YTA Membership Orientation March 2010

YTA Membership Orientation March 2010

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  Welcome to YorkTechMemberOn-boarding and Orientation
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  It is YourCommunity“Fostering a Vibrant Tech Community in the Greater Toronto Region”www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  You Belong inthe YTASolid foundation, vibrant and growing communityMember driven agendaShortcuts to successNetworking and learningParticipation and promotionwww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Formed June 17th,1983www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  More than 9,000companies and 140,000 employees,
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  $25 billion inannual revenues, 9+ post-secondary institutions
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  YTA is Primarymember-driven association for tech companies and their people
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  More than 2,500companies and 34,000 employees
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  $10 billion inannual revenues, 5+ post-secondary institutionsOttawa-HullGreater Toronto Geographic RegionOntario’s ICT Innovation CorridorMore than 550 companies and 12,000 employees
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  $5 billion inannual revenues, 4+ post-secondary institutionsKitchener-Waterloo Source: Statistics Canada, A Decade of Growth, 2003; Industry Canada , Ontario ICT Sector December 2008 – From Ontario Economic Development(2009)Ontario Tech Clusters
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  Participation in theYTA uniquely places you at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 10,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region. The YTA is a dynamic member-driven community offering opportunities for peer collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing essential to the development of your business and your people. www.yorktech.cawww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Geo-location of membersOver200 corporate members of the YTA.www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Array of BenefitsLessonslearned – shortcuts to successDiscounted services and offersPortal to professional developmentExport opportunities funnel through the AssociationRecognition and promotion through broad networkwww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Shortcuts to SuccessTopicalIssues LuncheonsPeer to Peer CollaborationTopical IssuesWomen in TechServiceExecsTPMYork U InnovationMember RecognitionHREmerging Tech LeadersLeadership Icon SeriesCEOPractical Application PanelsCFOMarketingDeloitte Tech OutlookSalesGreen TechBusiness InnovationBranham 300SR&EDInsightsAnnual Golf TournamentSalesLeadershipAwards CelebrationOnlineMarketingScholarships and Student ParticipationSolutions ShowcaseBusiness StructuresTech Breakfast SeminarsMembers Tech-workingPeople MattersNetworkingEventsPractical Knowledge Boot Campswww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Peer2Peer Opportunities Connectwith leaders in the tech organizations who regularly attend:
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  As a subjectmatter expert presenter
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  As a programco-facilitator
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  As a participant
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  As a hostof a client or potential client
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  As a sponsorwww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Check the Calendar– often.Over 150 events and activities this year.
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  Nearly 3000 participants per year in YTA Programs.
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  Check the calendar at www.YorkTech.ca and register for the event right for you.www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Membership in theYTAAppeal to Tech members; Services will find value Membership category is by corporate staff sizeGeographically comprehensive membershipAll staff in Greater Toronto Region have accessNOT based on restricted number of participantsService and tech companies on same basisSame Corporate Category / Same Feewww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Membership CategoriesMembership typeDescription5Corporate categories Based on total staff in the GTR Exceptions vetted by Membership CommitteeTech CompanyProfessional Service Providerwww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  Current MembershipCompany Sizein GTRAnnual FeeMembership Category 1: 1-3 employees $300Membership Category 2: 4 – 15 employees $600Membership Category 3: 6 – 50 employees $1000Membership Category 4: 51 – 100 employees $1500Membership Category 5: more than100 employees $2000www.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  YTA Board Roleswww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  2010 Board ofDirectors
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  Admin BasicsOperations CalendarFiscalyear end: April 30thBoard Year: June to MayPrograms year-roundContract StaffPatrick Shaw, Executive DirectorSangeetha Karalamoorthy, Events and Membership CoordinatorLaurie MacDonald, P/T BookkeepingOffice space through Regus HQ sponsorship (Woodbine/Hwy 7)ED office, meeting rooms, training/presentation room
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  P2P at 15Allstate or Seneca College Markham
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  Luncheons in 404/407areawww.yorktech.ca March 2010
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  YTA Sustaining SponsorsGOLDSponsors:“Thankyou for your generous support and continued participation.”SilverSponsors:www.yorktech.cawww.yorktech.ca March 2010