TAG and ASAP SE Announce Partnership

Atlanta Members Benefit from Extended Access

Atlanta, Georgia, July 6, 2006 – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals Southeast Chapter (ASAP SE) today announced that the two organizations have entered into a partnership to provide their respective members with access to and greater awareness of each other’s programs, meetings, events and seminars.

TAG is a non profit organization dedicated to leveraging opportunities for its members to achieve personal, professional and business growth; ASAP SE is a global non-profit organization and is the leading professional association dedicated to alliance formation and practice. We provide a forum to exchange alliance best practices, resources, and opportunities that drive corporate performance. The result of this relationship will provide members of both organizations further resources for business development in the technology sector of Atlanta and throughout Georgia.

“ASAP SE is an important global organization, known for its in-depth, quality education seminars,” said TAG President Tino Mantella. “We are proud to be connected with another resource for our 2,100 members.” Mantella went on to say that it is essential for the technology community to be more coordinated and collaborative. “It’s what TAG’s Board of Directors, Leadership Council and members expect and what we are striving to provide as evidenced by this latest agreement.”

TAG members will now have access to all ASAP SE meetings at the ASAP SE membership rate. ASAP SE members will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the TAG Featured Speaker Series at the TAG membership rate. Both organizations will promote each other’s programs by posting information on their respective web sites.

“We’re pleased to align ourselves with TAG and offer our members access to more information that will help them grow their businesses,” said Shawn Russell, ASAP SE’s President. “This world-class organization can greatly broaden ASAP SE’s reach by communicating ASAP SE programs to TAG members. Additionally, TAG’s Featured Speaker series and numerous other events will enrich the ASAP SE member experience. We look forward to a long and mutually successful relationship.”

About ASAP SE

Founded in 1999, ASAP is the leading global professional association dedicated to alliance formation and practice. It provides a forum to exchange partner/alliance best practices, resources, and opportunities and offers products that enable its 1,800 global members to harness alliances as growth engines to drive corporate performance.

About TAG

The Technology Association of Georgia was formed in 1998 with the mission to build, connect and enable people, companies and communities. Its 18 Societies act as a distribution channel for TAG programs, offering over 75 meetings and seminars per year. TAG’s corporate office coordinates a series of meetings and events including Featured Speakers, TAG Field Trips and the Georgia Technology Summits. In addition to adding value for its members, TAG’s Board of Directors, staff and stakeholders act as a primary catalyst for fostering a rich environment for technology growth in the State of Georgia. For more information visit www.tagonline.org.

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Media Contacts
Tino Mantella for TAG Tmantella@tagonline.org
404-817-3333

Troy Blackman for ASAP SE
troy.blackman@experian.com
678-731-1153