Advocacy

Government Relations

NC TECH engages with elected and appointed leaders at various levels of government for the purposes of educating members and those officials about issues affecting the tech sector. Advocacy efforts are primarily focused at the state level offering a variety of avenues for dialog with policy makers.

NC TECH offers a vehicle for the collective voice of its members on issues that impact on the tech sector. We focus on tax, regulatory, and procurement matters as they arise, and on general policy matters that are of special interest to the innovation community (crowd funding, STEM education, workforce, and more).

NC TECH has for many years worked with the firm of Brooks Pierce to assist the Association in its on state legislative matters. Ed Turlington and Drew Moretz are registered to represent the association and serve as a valuable resource to our members.

Government Programs

The annual Tech Day at the Legislature, held on March 29, 2023, featured a special meeting, open to the public, of the NC House Appropriations Committee on Information Technology.

NC TECH CEO Brooks Raiford briefed legislators on the state of North Carolina’s tech sector. Speakers included Jim Weaver, Secretary of the NC Dept. of IT and State CIO, and Representative Jake Johnson provided and update on state priorities and projects.

2024 Event Information Coming Soon

PAST EVENT

NC TECH hosts an annual Capitol Hill Reception for members and invited guests, including the North Carolina Congressional Delegation. Employees of member companies are encouraged to attend and share with colleagues who are based in the Washington, D.C. area or might otherwise have a general interest in attending.

The 2024 reception is scheduled for May 8.

2024 RECEPTION

Government Vendor Network

A significant subset of NC TECH’s member companies do business (or would like to) with the State of North Carolina. NC TECH convenes agency leaders, departmental CIOs, policy makers and others on a quarterly basis (plus special sessions when warranted) so that business partners can engage directly with these decision-makers. Government Vendor Network meetings are quarterly, in-person and available livestream, and sometimes include special sessions.

In 2024, Government Vendor Network will me on January 22, April 23, July 23 and October 22. Learn more about our upcoming meetings and to register, visit our Events Calendar.

Government Resources

The North Carolina General Assembly - Provides a searchable online resource for searching bills and tracking legislation.

NC E-Procurement - Provides an innovative, cost-saving, and efficient method of purchasing. NC E-Procurement allows government entities to aggregate their purchases to obtain better prices from suppliers.

For more information about Government activities, reach out to Brooks Raiford.