The BC TIA is the largest and most influential association representing BC's technology industries. Funded exclusively by industry members, the BC TIA is committed to education, advocacy, and fostering the growth and development of the industry and its member companies.
Since its incorporation in 1993, the association has grown to over 350 member companies and is the hub of the new and growing technology sector. Today, BC's technology sector has over 10,000 active companies that employ over 64,000 personnel and in 2004 contributed over $ 8 billion to our GDP.
THE BC TIA PROVIDES
Advocacy
- Representation for the sector on many government advisory boards
- Ongoing lobbying with all levels of government and key stakeholders
- Support for charitable initiatives focusing on youth and education
Knowledge
- Sponsorship for research into industry growth strategies
- Access to white papers and surveys on important industry issues
- Seminars, programs, and events featuring subject matter experts in a variety of relevant disciplines
- Programs that promote education and training
Marketing
- Increased exposure within a community of like-minded experts and professionals
- Visibility and engagement in the association that helps with brand building
- Strengthening the overall image of a prosperous, successful BC technology industry
Connection
- A forum for members to network, review industry issues, and collaborate to advance the industry's interests in a rapidly changing marketplace
- Over 80 annual events ranging from awards ceremonies to networking groups to encourage mutually beneficial business contacts
- A link to the broader business community through the BC Business Summit and other bodies
Savings
- Access to business services designed to save money and facilitate business expansion
- Preferred rates for all events and programs delivered by the BC TIA and its partner organizations
- Lobbying for a competitive tax structure that supports existing technology companies and attracts new ones
