The Washington Technology Industry Association’s advocacy and government affairs activities are geared toward fulfilling our mission of helping technology entrepreneurs succeed. The WTIA works with elected policymakers, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, business and civic organizations across the state and beyond to create, promote and sustain a supportive and positive business and economic climate and to reduce and eliminate obstacles for technology entrepreneurs.

The Washington Technology Industry Association has had enormous success on behalf of its members in shaping public policy that is favorable to the technology industry. From securing tax incentives for research and development to increasing the numbers of math and science graduates, the WTIA has been a forceful voice in Olympia and elsewhere getting results for our members.

At the core of the Washington Technology Industry Association’s advocacy and government affairs activities is a simple premise:  support public policies that help the technology industry in Washington state grow and oppose those that hurt the tech industry’s interests.

Policy Priorities
A favorable business climate for the technology industry. This means advocating on business issues, such as taxes, employment law, regulating the use of technology, regulating business practices or other areas that affect how a technology business can operate. This includes economic development and trade policies and legislation.

Improving the state’s intellectual capital. This means advocating for improvements in education, from K-12 math standards to degree granting capacity in the states colleges and universities to workforce training. This also includes promoting greater use of technology in schools.

Building and maintaining critical infrastructure. This means advocating for a robust and ubiquitous broadband infrastructure, wired and wireless. It also covers things like a modern and updated electricity grid and improved transportation infrastructure.

Click here for WTIA’s positions on our top public policy priorities.

Getting Involved
Washington Technology Industry Association Government Affairs blog - Check it out and provide feedback or topic ideas.

WTIA Government Affairs and Legislative Updates - For Washington Technology Industry Association members only, this group helps to shape the direction of WTIA’s advocacy. Contact WTIA’s VP of Government and External Affairs, Lewis McMurran at lmcmurran@washingtontechnology.org or by phone at (206)448-3033 x101 to join or find out more.

Washington Technology Industry Association Political Action Committee - Contribute to the tech industry’s best vehicle for expressing your opinion on critical public policy issues. A $100 contribution allows you to be a member of the PAC that helps determine to whom WTIA gives political contributions.