The Illinois Technology Partnership hosted a successful event to review the need for policy modernization in Illinois. Panelists discussed rapid changes that have taken place in the technology industry and the need for public policy to keep pace in order to promote innovation, investment, business growth, and job creation.

Special opening remarks were provided by State Senator Michael Bond, Senator for the 31st District of Illinois and Chairman of the Telecommunications and Information Technology Committee.

Our panel of experts included:

Demetria Giannisis, president and CEO of the Chicago Manufacturing Center
Tom Giovanetti, president of the Institute for Policy Innovation
Fred Hoch, president of the Illinois Technology Association
William Lamar, advisory board member for the Alliance for Digital Equality
Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Click here for some highlights from our event: ITP December 9, 2009 Lunch & Learn

Panelists discussed:

• Illinois’ regulatory environment
• Encouraging technology start-ups through seed money and tax-based incentives
• The opportunity to impact the technology industry in 2010 with the re-write of the state’s Telecommunications Act
• Broadband deployment, private sector investment and equal access to technology

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The Illinois Technology Partnership hosted a successful event to review the need for policy modernization in Illinois. Panelists discussed rapid changes that have taken place in the technology industry and the need for public policy to keep pace in order to promote innovation, investment, business growth, and job creation.

Special opening remarks were provided by State Senator Michael Bond, Senator for the 31st District of Illinois and Chairman of the Telecommunications and Information Technology Committee.

Our panel of experts included:

Demetria Giannisis, president and CEO of the Chicago Manufacturing Center
Tom Giovanetti, president of the Institute for Policy Innovation
Fred Hoch, president of the Illinois Technology Association
William Lamar, advisory board member for the Alliance for Digital Equality
Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Click here for some highlights from our event: ITP December 9, 2009 Lunch & Learn

Panelists discussed:

• Illinois’ regulatory environment
• Encouraging technology start-ups through seed money and tax-based incentives
• The opportunity to impact the technology industry in 2010 with the re-write of the state’s Telecommunications Act
• Broadband deployment, private sector investment and equal access to technology

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