Local Technology Associations

glimaWest
www.glimawest.org
The interactive Association of West Michigan -- Connecting local professionals to promote the growth of interactive and technology industries in West Michigan.

glima Southwest
www.glimasouthwest.com
A non-profit, professional association that supports and promotes the growth of the interactive and technology industries throughout Western Michigan. Our goal is to be a forum for the interactive community, to help local businesses diversify using technology, and to provide a medium for sharing resources and knowledge with peers. Glima Southwest also provides educational, networking, and community outreach opportunities to our individual and corporate members.

SBDC - Small Business and Technology Development Center
www.misbtdc.org/region7
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center regional office, affiliated with the Seidman School of Business at Grand Valley State University is one of 12 offices statewide, providing services and support to the Michigan small business community in the areas of counsel, training, research, and advocacy.

Southwest Michigan First
www.southwestmichiganfirst.com
Southwest Michigan First leads the way in promoting economic development in Kalamazoo and surrounding regions.

Right Place Program
www.rightplace.org/Manufacture/itcouncil
Composed of CEOs and senior information technology executives, the council's collective vision is to establish greater Grand Rapids as a known center for technology talent and services and have a positive impact on West Michigan's economy. From that vision comes its mission to "support the growth of companies in West Michigan whose core business offering is technology software, hardware, or services.

Grand Rapids Chamber - Technology Committee
www.grandrapids.org/techcomm
The objective of the Technology Committee is to help many of the Chamber small business owners and IT managers gain a better understanding of what technology is available, how to use it, and where to turn for answers.

Association of IT Professionals - West Michigan Chapter
www.wmaitp.org
It is the mission of AITP to provide superior leadership and education in Information Technology. AITP is dedicated to using the synergy of Information Technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to our members and to working with the industry to assist in the overall promotion and direction of Information Technology.

Association of IT Professionals - Southwest Michigan Chapter
www.aitp-swmich.org
It is the mission of AITP to provide superior leadership and education in Information Technology. AITP is dedicated to using the synergy of Information Technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to our members and to working with the industry to assist in the overall promotion and direction of Information Technology.

West Michigan NT Users Group
www.wmntug.org
West Michigan NT Users Group is an organization of computer professionals dedicated to advancing awareness and education in the use of Microsoft Windows NT and related applications.