TAG Greater Augusta Hosts Town Hall Meetings

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Friday, October 14th, 2016

The Technology Association of Georgia, the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry. TAG Greater Augusta will host Technology Town Hall October 18th 11:30am-1:00pm at The Clubhou.se (540 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901). The meeting is just one of several that TAG and its Chapters will be holding around the state over the next few months.

The Technology Town Hall serves as an informational forum about the critical issues and policies that are important to the emerging technology communities in Georgia.  Attendees will be able to learn about legislative activities from the 2016 session, as well as preview initiatives for the upcoming 2017 Georgia General Assembly.

Invited Legislators to Join Panel:

-Senator Harold Jones

-Representative Henry "Wayne" Howard

-Representative Brian Prince

-Representative Jodi Lott

-Representative Gloria Frazier

-Senator Jesse Stone

“TAG has worked diligently over the last several years to create opportunities for technology companies throughout Georgia,” said Heather Maxfield, TAG VP of Government Relations & Statewide Activity. “Our technology town hall meetings are meant to serve as a bridge between our emerging technology sector and the legislators that represent the area.”

Additionally, TAG President & CEO, Tino Mantella will brief the community on the Columbus Technology State of the Industry Report. The TAG State of the Technology Industry Report was created to be a useful tool for Georgia's many technology stakeholders.

For more information about the Technology Town Hall Meeting please contact Joseph Santoro at [email protected] or 404-526-6049.