ATLANTA (April 10, 2012) –[b] [/b]The Technology Association of Georgia and the Business and Technology Alliance of TAG (B&TA), are now accepting applications and nominations for the 2012 Excalibur Awards. These annual awards recognize the Georgia companies and organizations demonstrating the best use of third-party technology to overcome challenges and improve processes in business and education.
The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small companies, mid-sized companies, large companies, educational and creative. Applicants are judged on the complexity of the problem, creativity of the solution and the return on investment (ROI)/Business Results.
The deadline for applications is September 7, 2012. To apply visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excapplication.php . To nominate a company visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excnomination.php
“We focus a lot of effort on promoting companies who are creating new technologies, but it is also important to recognize the businesses and organizations that are innovating through the use of these technologies,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We encourage tech-enabled companies and organizations of all sizes to consider applying for the 2012 awards and we look forward to shining a spotlight on the innovative spirit inherent in Georgia’s businesses, schools and organizations.”
The Excalibur Awards ceremony will be held October 26, 2012 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel located at 2450 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. Follow the conversation on Twitter by following the hashtag #Excalibur2012. To learn more visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excalibur-awards.php .
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/ .
About The Business and Technology Alliance of TAG
The Business and Technology Alliance of TAG is focused on addressing the challenges of today's fast paced marketplace by bringing together business leaders and technology innovators to address key business issues. Their mission is to foster business innovation through the exploration of technological advancements and the ways in which these technologies can help corporations in all industries to solve complex problems and be more competitive. For more information, visit http://www.tagonline.org/tag-business-technology-alliance.php .
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Who Can Participate in the TAG business Launch competition
The Technology Association of Georgia, known for TAG Education, awards prizes and cash annually to start-ups. Here's an overview of the TAG business launch competition.
The Technology Association of Georgia is known for our TAG education initiatives, such as the popular TAG Education Collaborative. The organization also specializes in connecting technology professionals online, and through events like the Georgia Technology Summit.
As TAG's core purpose is to support technology-related businesses throughout the state, it makes sense that one of our organization's most popular programs is the TAG Business Launch competition. This competition awards new start-ups with cash and prizes. In 2012, the competition's top prize consisted of more than $400,000 in cash and prizes, certainly a strong incentive for new businesses.
The 2012 TAG Business Launch competition is intended for Internet technology businesses, and is restricted to businesses whose products and services are Internet-related. However, TAG does not require participating businesses to strictly deal in hardware or software. Competing businesses simply need to relate to the field of Internet technology. All participating businesses must complete a questionnaire, and initial applications were due on February 24th of 2012. However, the Business Launch competition is an annual event, and new start-ups can begin preparing for the next contest in 2013, by using the resources on TAG's website.
Startup businesses will need to provide an executive summary. Businesses also need to participate in a pitch presentation. The other requirements of the TAG Business Launch competition are outlined at http://www.tagthink.com. This website also contains more information about TAG education and Tag Think, an online community that helps Georgia technology professionals collaborate, share content, and effectively communicate ideas. TAG is an excellent resource for new businesses, especially through programs like TAG Business Launch 2012.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
The Technology Association of Georgia is known for our TAG education initiatives, such as the popular TAG Education Collaborative. The organization also specializes in connecting technology professionals online, and through events like the Georgia Technology Summit.
As TAG's core purpose is to support technology-related businesses throughout the state, it makes sense that one of our organization's most popular programs is the TAG Business Launch competition. This competition awards new start-ups with cash and prizes. In 2012, the competition's top prize consisted of more than $400,000 in cash and prizes, certainly a strong incentive for new businesses.
The 2012 TAG Business Launch competition is intended for Internet technology businesses, and is restricted to businesses whose products and services are Internet-related. However, TAG does not require participating businesses to strictly deal in hardware or software. Competing businesses simply need to relate to the field of Internet technology. All participating businesses must complete a questionnaire, and initial applications were due on February 24th of 2012. However, the Business Launch competition is an annual event, and new start-ups can begin preparing for the next contest in 2013, by using the resources on TAG's website.
Startup businesses will need to provide an executive summary. Businesses also need to participate in a pitch presentation. The other requirements of the TAG Business Launch competition are outlined at http://www.tagthink.com. This website also contains more information about TAG education and Tag Think, an online community that helps Georgia technology professionals collaborate, share content, and effectively communicate ideas. TAG is an excellent resource for new businesses, especially through programs like TAG Business Launch 2012.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
Requirements to be a member of TAG Society
Joining a TAG society is a great way to get more out of a TAG membership. Here is a look at how individuals and businesses can join societies.
The Technology Association of Georgia is well known as an excellent nonprofit networking organization for the Georgia Technology Community. TAG Think is arguably the best-known feature of TAG, other than the association's community technology center programs and its Excalibur Awards.
TAG Think is a website that offers TAG members an easy way to interact with one another to organize events and to share and develop ideas.
TAG societies serve the core mission of TAG by allowing members an excellent means of communication. Most societies encourage their members to create and share content. Societies like TAG Health and TAG Entertainment are dedicated to different subsections of the Georgia technology community. By joining one or several societies, TAG members can network and create a variety of content to share with their peers or engage in discussions.
Joining a TAG society is often an easy process. After joining TAG at http://www.tagthink.com, businesses and individuals can apply for membership in a number of specialized TAG societies. Each society is controlled by a board of directors, which decides whether or not applicants can contribute to the society's core mission. There are a total of 25 TAG societies, and joining one or several societies can help a business or individual benefit from the TAG community technology network. The exact requirements of each society vary, but most are market specific. For instance, to join TAG Health, a business or individual would be expected to demonstrate relevant experience in the health care industry.
Businesses and individuals can visit us at http://www.tagthink.com for more information and for descriptions of all of the TAG business and individual societies.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
The Technology Association of Georgia is well known as an excellent nonprofit networking organization for the Georgia Technology Community. TAG Think is arguably the best-known feature of TAG, other than the association's community technology center programs and its Excalibur Awards.
TAG Think is a website that offers TAG members an easy way to interact with one another to organize events and to share and develop ideas.
TAG societies serve the core mission of TAG by allowing members an excellent means of communication. Most societies encourage their members to create and share content. Societies like TAG Health and TAG Entertainment are dedicated to different subsections of the Georgia technology community. By joining one or several societies, TAG members can network and create a variety of content to share with their peers or engage in discussions.
Joining a TAG society is often an easy process. After joining TAG at http://www.tagthink.com, businesses and individuals can apply for membership in a number of specialized TAG societies. Each society is controlled by a board of directors, which decides whether or not applicants can contribute to the society's core mission. There are a total of 25 TAG societies, and joining one or several societies can help a business or individual benefit from the TAG community technology network. The exact requirements of each society vary, but most are market specific. For instance, to join TAG Health, a business or individual would be expected to demonstrate relevant experience in the health care industry.
Businesses and individuals can visit us at http://www.tagthink.com for more information and for descriptions of all of the TAG business and individual societies.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.