PHOENIX, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing attendees with an excellent opportunity to learn about current technology policy legislative goals and speak directly with state legislators, the Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) and Coalition for a Connected West (CCW) are jointly hosting the 2014 Legislative Day on Wednesday, April 16^th.

"This annual event is designed to be collaborative, providing our members and the community at large the opportunity to have their voices heard as it relates to public policy in the technology sector," said Steven G. Zylstra, president & CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "There are a host of important issues facing our state with outcomes that will shape Arizona's economic future and we urge everyone to get involved."

Those wishing to learn more about the Council's legislative priorities and key ideas can view its 2014 Public Policy Guide at http://www.aztechcouncil.org/advocacy/publicpolicyguide.

The 2014 Legislative Day consists of two events:  An Economic Development Roundtable, and a Legislative Mixer.  The roundtable is an open discussion with state legislators about how to improve Arizona's technology sector and maximize global competitiveness across the state.  Legislators are interested in hearing from all Arizona citizens including technology industry stakeholders about the real-world effects of legislation.   

Legislators invited to participate in the roundtable discussion include:

• Senator Michele Reagan (R), District 23
• Senator Bob Worsley (R), District 25
• Senator Robert Meza (D), District 30
• Representative Karen Fann (R), District 1
• Representative Bob Thorpe (R), District 6
• Representative Tom Forese (R), District 7
• Representative Ethan Orr (R), District 9
• Representative Jeff Dial (R), District 18
• Representative Andrew Sherwood (D), District 26

All state legislators have been invited to participate in the mixer event. 

"It's important that the state's policies keep pace with technology and encourage investment and innovation," said Michael Price, executive director, Coalition for a Connected West. "This is the opportunity for Arizonans who care about technology to think ahead and get involved in the legislative process."

To join the social conversation, follow AZTC on Facebook and Twitter or CCW on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona's premier trade association for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work towards furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. The Arizona Technology Council offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to make an impact on the technology industry.  These interactions contribute to the Council's culture of growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.

About the Coalition for a Connected West
Coalition for a Connected West educates consumers and policymakers about emerging technology issues and promotes policies that result in greater access to technology, consumer choice and market driven innovation. The organization fosters connections between leaders in technology and the communities they represent. For more information please visit http://www.connectedwest.org/.

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