MHTA Membership & Benefits

Advocate

Develop favorable public policy environment

• Policy positions/initiatives
• Legislative involvement
• Media voice

MHTA has established Public Policy Principles and works with paid lobbyists through the Government Affairs Committee to advocate for policies that foster the growth, sustainability and global competitiveness of Minnesota’s technology-based economy. The committee helps identify and raise awareness of issues that impact our technology economy, and supports measures that will help develop the future technology workforce.

Raise awareness and get recognition for your company by sending MHTA your press releases and news. MHTA will publish your company news in our weekly “E-nnouncement.” Opportunities also arise to highlight MHTA members in the media, through interviews, referrals, a bi-monthly magazine column authored by our president, and event and sponsorship ads. Send your news with website links to news@mhta.org.

Collaborate

Galvanize communities of interest, partnerships and technology transfer

• Minnesota Tekne Awards
• Spring Conference
• TechAmerica Membership
• CEO Roundtables
• Golf
• Member Networking Events
• MentorNet
• TECNA (Technology Councils of North America)

The Tekne Awards bring together Minnesota leaders and innovators to recognize and celebrate the efforts that keep Minnesota at the forefront of the global technology market. You may nominate customers, partners, friends, or your own company. Visit www.tekneawards.org.

Spring Conference is a must-attend event for business and IT leaders. With over 700 attendees, this conference is a great way to leverage your company among the best and brightest in Minnesota.

TechAmerica (formerly AeA) is the nation’s largest high tech trade association. TechAmerica publishes technology industry data, advocates for favorable policies at the federal and international levels, and offers discounts on various business services. Visit www.techamerica.org.

CEO Roundtables offer peer CEOs the opportunity to explore topics of interest and develop a network of peers who serve as ad hoc advisors.

MHTA’s Golf Outing is an excellent way to network and enjoy a casual day on the links.

Member-only networking events are free quarterly events…a great forum to exchange ideas, meet other MHTA members, and learn about MHTA programs and initiatives.

Educate

Build executive knowledge base, community awareness and future workforce

• CEO Briefings
• CIO Forums
• CIO Panels
• ACE Leadership Program
• Scholarships (MHTF Program)
• STEM Education Initiatives

Attend CEO Briefings, CIO Forums, and CIO Panels to learn and network with leaders of Minnesota’s technology industry.

Grow and learn as a leader from a group of 30+ next generation leaders in the year long ACE Leadership Program.

Make a difference in a child’s life through Minnesota High Tech Foundation programs and MHTA’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiatives.

Make a difference in a child’s life through Minnesota High Tech Foundation programs.

Stay in tune with what is going on at MHTA by signing up for our weekly “E-nnouncement.” This electronic newsletter covers MHTA, industry and member news and events. Sign up at www.mhta.org under the News and Newsletter section.