AeA

The AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association) was a nationwide non-profit trade association that represented all segments of the technology industry. It lobbied governments at the state, federal, and international levels; provided access to capital and business opportunities; and offered select business services and networking programs. AEA Councils, in Tech Centers nationwide, began forming in 1977, after the Board of Directors approved the nationwide expansion. Membership exploded to 3,000 from high tech centers from Boston to California.

In 2008, the AeA merged with the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) to form TechAmerica.