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As Southeast Michigan’s largest technology business association, Automation Alley is the voice of the technology economy at the local, state and federal levels. Automation Alley, through its ongoing advocacy and government relations work, represents more than 1,000 technology-driven members from across the region.
Automation Alley works with government officials and agencies, education representatives, economic development and business leaders in Michigan to represent the interests of Southeast Michigan’s technology industry. We emphasize the importance and impact of the technology industry in the region, including its ability to providing quality, high-paying jobs, income, and contribution to the quality of life in the region.
Through our Government Affairs Committee, Automation Alley is working to build awareness of and support for Automation Alley at the local, state and federal levels. Committee activities include securing opportunities for members to provide testimony before governmental committees, hosting legislative roundtables on important issues impacting Southeast Michigan’s technology business community, and connecting Alley members to the legislative community.
Board of Directors Resolutions
Government Affairs Committee Resolutions
The Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis and is open to Foundation Members only. For additional information, contact the Resource Center at (800) 427-5100 or info@automationalley.com.
Demystifying the Federal Stimulus Plan
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Program Chart | View
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Provisions List | View
Federal Funding Outlook - Markwood Alley Presentation | View
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Michigan Economic Development Corp. Presentation | View
OESA: Supplier Incentive Programs: Federal, State and Local
Date: July 15, 2009
Venue: MSU Management Education Center, Troy | View
State Government
Michigan.gov/Recovery | View
MichiganAdvantage.org/Recovery | View
Testimony of Thomas Anderson, Senior Director, Automation Alley before the Michigan House Republican Task Force on Jobs and the Economy | View
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Macomb County Commissioner Ken Lampar at Automation Alley's Headquarters on July 1, 2009. |
Dr. Thomas Anderson, testifying before the Michigan House Republican Taskforce on jobs and the economy, on June 15, 2009 |
Federal Funding Notice: $25M NIST Technology Improvement Program (TIP) FY2009 Competition Focuses on Manufacturing | View
2008-09 Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card Briefing | View
America's Recovery Capital Loan Program: Up to $35,000 for small bsuineses | View | FAQ
Events:
Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS)
Date: August 18-20, 2009
Venue: Troy Marriot
View details | Call for Papers
National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter Fall Business Event
Date: September 14-16, 2009
Venue: Troy Marriot
Theme: Expanding Opportunities in the Defense Industry: The Upside to Michigan’s Economy
View details | Exhibition Notice | NDIA - Home
Naval Energy Forum
Date: October 14-15, 2009
Venue: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia
View details | ONR Home