TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

TAG Manufacturing SocietyFormation Meeting

Thursday, February 4, 2010

History of TAGFormation of

TAG“Down to Earth”;

TAG maturesThe “Tech Bubble”

The largest membership base in the Southeast

TAG Education Foundation

Georgia Technology Forum

• “Keynote speaker: Steven Ballmer”

MindSpring, WebMD, IXL, etc.

The largest membership base in the Southeast

TAG Education Foundation

Georgia Technology Forum

• “Keynote speaker: Steven Ballmer”

MindSpring, WebMD, IXL, etc.

More than just an event and networking organization...

...helping to drive the revitalization of GA’s tech industry

• Professional development

• An organizing voice

More than just an event and networking organization...

...helping to drive the revitalization of GA’s tech industry

• Professional development

• An organizing voice

1997-1998 2001-20031999-2000

B&TA

WIT

SSA

TAG

Umbrella organization:

“You throw the party, we do the

dishes”

A period of rapid growth and

success

Restructuring and refocusing: “TAG grows up”

A New Era for TAG

Information Repository

Unifying Tech Community

Fulfilling our vision of meaningful impact

• Professional development curriculum

• Productive networking

Information Repository

Unifying Tech Community

Fulfilling our vision of meaningful impact

• Professional development curriculum

• Productive networking

2004 and beyond

Economic Development

New, engaged leadership: a new

period of TAG success and

growth

TAG Now...

8,800+ members strong

Serves as a forum for connectivity among Georgia’s tech community

Today’s TAG is dedicated to making Georgia one of the top technology states in the country

TAG Societies

24 special interest groups or “Societies”

Over 150 meetings each year

Lead by volunteer board members

Speakers, panels, demonstrations

Learn from industry thought leaders

Share best practices

Connect with other members

TAG Societies Broken into three

areas People• Women in Technology (WIT)• TAG/ATDC Entrepreneurs• TAG Diversity• TAG Young Professionals

Industry• TAG Business and Technology

Alliance• TAG Consulting• TAG Health• TAG Entertainment• TAG Southeastern Software

Association• TAG Smart Grid

Function• TAG Business Process

Management• TAG Content Management• TAG Customer Relationship

Management• TAG Enterprise Performance

Management• TAG Global Sourcing• TAG Information Security• TAG Human Resources • TAG Enterprise 2.0• TAG Marketing• TAG Product Management• TAG Recruiting• TAG Finance• TAG Workplace Learning• TAG Corporate Development

Mission:The TAG Manufacturing Society is dedicated to professionals who participate in the technology of manufacturing production and supply chain and seek innovative thinking and leadership to drive operational excellence.

By utilizing technology as the catalyst for positive change our members will apply new technologies to increase the competitiveness, performance, efficiency, and profitability of their businesses. The Society will focus on the “best practices” aspects of manufacturing and utilize information and technology to produce world-class processes.

Overview

The Society will be member driven and promote the manufacturing industry through technology activities, education, events, and resources that will: Allow members to connect and share with other industry

professionals, share strategies and tactics, promote the group, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to facilitate operations excellence

Result in white papers, blogs, podcasts, guidebooks, research studies, webcasts and other resources that accelerate learning and knowledge transfer

Participate in regional events such as the Manufacturing Appreciation Week and hold various Summits to promote manufacturing excellence

Create a repository of shared information that can assist each member in achieving their goals

Member Groups & IndustriesThe TAG Manufacturing Society will be a technology leader in support and data integration of all manufacturing initiatives across the value chain including web presence, logistics, shop floor, front/back office, and quality assurance and will consist of members from all areas of manufacturing, including:

Discipline Positions Technologies Industries

Engineering CIO Automation Automotive

Production Manf. Engineer Robotics Medical Device

Logistics Chief Engineer Sustainability Food Processing

Suppliers VP Operations IT Carpet & Textiles

Vendors CFO Machine Tools Metal Fabrication

Academics Plant Manager Material handling Paper & Printing

Students President/CEO Mining & Extraction

General Manager Aircraft

Building the Society Board

Society Board Members are expected to: Attend scheduled society planning

meetings/conference calls Attend as many Society events as possible Read and respond to Society emails regarding

board issues/monthly events in a timely fashion

Use their individual network to secure event speakers, sponsorships, and increase attendance at the Society’s monthly events

Sponsorship Benefits

Benefits available: Logo Placement on event materials on website, on-

site materials, signage at meetings Recognition by meeting host at the beginning of the

meeting Option to host a meeting at your facility 3 minute welcome Option to provide promotional items to attendees:

pens, notepads, etc. Opportunity to serve on a panel Attend a reception with the prestigious TAG Board of

Directors and TAG Leadership Council Permission to bring a number of guests to the society

meeting

Sponsorship Levels

Option to sponsor one meeting or all Society meetings for the year: Gold - $2,500 Silver - $1,000 Bronze - $500 Friend of TAG - $250

Questions?

Rachel SevinDirector, Corporate MembershipTAG Manufacturing Staff Liaison

Rachel@tagonline.org (404)920.2021