TAG Columbus Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Staff Report From Columbus CEO

Friday, August 26th, 2016

The Technology Association of Georgia, the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry. TAG Columbus will host Technology Town Hall September 8th 11:30AM at Delta Data, 1506 6th Avenue, Suite 1, Columbus, Georgia 31901. 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 Ed Harbison

-Senator Joshua McKoon

-Representative Debbie Buckner

-Representative Gerald Greene

-Representative Carolyn Hugley

-Representative Richard Smith

-Representative Calvin Smyre

“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 TAG State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. The 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].