Membership

Through networking and marketing opportunities, educational events, workforce development, STEM education and branding of the Gorge, the GTA fosters linkages and support structures for this growing industry sector.

GTA Membership provides benefits that grow your business and builds your connections with others in the Columbia River Gorge tech industry. Membership is open to companies, organizations and individuals that are involved with or support technology in the Gorge.    View the GTA Sponsor and Member Benefits 2023-24  or list below for details.

Full Members enjoy:

• Free entrance for all company employees to all recurring and special, member-only events
• Full business profile with links in the GTA online member and/or service provider directory
• Newsletter Member Spotlight featuring your company, upon request by Member
• Use of the popular GTA job postings board
• Rights to use GTA logo and promotional items
• Promotion of your business when service inquiries are received
• Invitation to participate in legislative events focused on Gorge tech businesses as they occur
• Business support services including one-on-one meetings, workforce development resources, and other services available to companies in Washington or Oregon
• Participation in collaborative solutions to regional tech industry issues
• Invitation to recurring GTA meetings and annual vote to select the Board of Directors

Member Types: 

• Technology Members: Tech companies whose primary focus is the research, development, and/or manufacture of technological products or services, as well as IT or Tech Development Departments.
• Associate Members ($75): Individuals who are passionate about engaging in technology in the Gorge and supporting GTA’s mission, including job seekers, remote employees for tech companies, retirees.
• Community Partner Members ($150): Institutions who are passionate about engaging in technology in the Gorge and supporting GTA’s mission, including government, non-profit, and education.
• Service Provider Members: Companies that provide services to the technology
• Students and teachers are free!

GTA Membership runs October 1 to September 30. Dues are based on the number of local employees. 

Interested? Become a member or renew your membership now!