ANPC is a global leader and pioneer in advancing aviation surveillance and navigation, with customers and system installations operating on all seven continents. This company is at the leading edge of aviation technology and offers exciting career opportunities in a challenging but fun work environment. ANPC was founded in 1991 and based in Hood River, Oregon to meet both the environmental needs for the business as well as to attract the talent needed for the company to be successful.   This small and progressive company has joined the GTA to participate more actively in our community. Read the full article here.

The GTA welcomed new board member Erik Soballe, Google's Data Center Facilities Manager in The Dalles, who was appointed at the February Board meeting to fill the vacant seat.

The GTA’s regular Board of Director elections will be held in the last week of March. There are three open seats to be filled, each for a 3-year term. GTA members in all fields (including marketing, design, and remote workers) are encouraged to apply, as are women, minorities, and others traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. Applications will be accepted until 5PM on Friday, March 25th.

On March 28th, the GTA will email a single representative from each member and sponsor the link to vote on behalf of their organization. The return deadline for completed ballots is March 31st.

For eligibility requirements, time commitment involved, and the link to the application form, visit our website.

Contact Cheryl with any questions.

Eligible Northwest manufacturers can receive up to $75,000 in matching funds to implement projects aimed at improving sales growth, new market development, efficiencies, and more! This is a Federal program designed to help manufacturing companies that have been hurt by imports and to fund business improvement projects. Find out more here!

Employees working in all GTA member businesses who are enrolled in Commute Options can earn a $20 gift certificate of their choice for every 45 points logged! Points are awarded by tracking your trips walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, and teleworking using the Get There Oregon website. Sign up today, and get ready for the Spring Challenge!

GTA Businesses Human Resources leads will meet to discuss a variety of topics currently affecting the HR professionals in our membership. Register with Cheryl to be included in the HR Coffee distribution list.

Check the GWIS page on the GTA website for updated information and the registration link.

If you missed out on the GWIS February Company Spotlight featuring Sightline Applications, you can watch the video recording here!

Join the Networking Party at the Marcus Whitman in Walla Walla, WA!

Sponsorship Opportunities are available.

Company nominations to recognize excellence and achievement are open until March 4th!

This monthly series will be held every 4th Tuesday from 11am - 12 pm. Topics will cover the fundamentals of cybercrime and cybersecurity to better protect your business.