TechNet Statement on President Obama's Innovation Strategy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TechNet, the bipartisan political network of CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, today applauded President Obama for his national Innovation strategy. The President unveiled this strategy as a speech in New York today.
"Throughout our nation's history, the process of turning cutting edge ideas into successful businesses has marked the foundation of our economy," said Jim Hawley, Acting CEO of TechNet. "TechNet believes that more than ever before, America's future prosperity is tied to the enactment of policies that foster a culture of innovation and job growth. We agree with the President that our nation must make critical investments in research and development, education and sectors like smart grid, Health IT, broadband and clean energy to secure our economic leadership and generate a new wave of economic activity. TechNet appreciates the leadership of President Obama when it comes to innovation and discovery. We look forward to working with the Administration on this critically important innovation strategy to improve the lives of all Americans."
A copy of the letter is available upon request.
About TechNet:
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of CEOs that promotes the growth of technology industries and the economy by building long-term relationships between technology leaders and policymakers and by advocating a targeted policy agenda. Our members are the nation's drivers of innovation in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, clean technology, biotechnology, venture capital and investment banking - representing two million employees and $800 billion in revenues. TechNet has offices in Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, Sacramento, Seattle, Boston, Austin, and Albany, N.Y. Web address: www.technet.org. You can also follow us on Twitter at Technetupdate@twitter.
