Professional Association Partners

The high-tech community is our community. In fact, since 1952 we’ve been catering to the needs of high tech employees and businesses. We support not only the future growth of the industry but also their employees’ personal and professional development. We’re honored to support the following organizations.

Microsoft Alumni Network
The Microsoft Alumni Network (MSA) is a membership organization for Microsoft alumni. MSA is a sister organization of the Microsoft Alumni Foundation dedicated to connecting former Microsoft employees as they explore new ways to live and work.

Northwest Human Resources Management Association
The Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) is a regional association of professional human resource association chapters. NHRMA consists of 28 chapters in the states of Alaska, Oregon, and Washington and represents more than 7,900 Human Resource professionals.

Software Association of Oregon
Formed in 1989, the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) fosters the growth of Oregon's software industry. With a mission to empower technology professionals SAO delivers networking, educational opportunities, workforce-development programs, and benefit services to their members.

TechAmerica | AeA
For years, we have been a supporter of TechAmerica (formerly the American Electronics Association/AeA). TechAmerica is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping its members. TechAmerica partners with small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels by providing access to capital and business opportunities, In addition TechAmerica offers exclusive business services and networking programs.

Washington Technology Industry Association
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is the largest statewide association of technology companies and executives in the world. With more than 1,000 member companies representing more than 80,000 technology-sector employees in Washington State, WTIA is a catalyst for setting new industry directions, sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, delivering key business services, and advancing the economic value and global impact of technology companies doing business in Washington. First Tech has been a proud supporter of the WTIA since 1992.

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