{"id":109906,"date":"2021-02-19T11:09:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T19:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/?page_id=109906"},"modified":"2025-05-08T16:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T23:33:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/about-2\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613762318197{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/recruit-banner.png?id=47123) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69056ff7a769f{color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:400;line-height:55px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft vcex_69056ff7a769f\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:35px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06{border-radius:100px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.01);color:#ffffff!important;padding-block:12 px;padding-inline:32px;font-size:16px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;}.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06:hover{background:#263645!important;color:#ffffff!important;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06{font-size:16px;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06{font-size:14px;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06{font-size:14px;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-button.vcex_69056ff7a8e06{font-size:14px;}}<\/style><style>.vcex_69056ff7a8f7e{font-size:16px!important;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex_69056ff7a8f7e{font-size:16px!important;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex_69056ff7a8f7e{font-size:14px!important;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69056ff7a8f7e{font-size:14px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69056ff7a8f7e{font-size:14px!important;}}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/membership\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button outline align-left inline vcex_69056ff7a8f7e vcex_69056ff7a8e06\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Get Involved<\/span><\/a> <div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:70px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221; bg_style=&#8221;stretch&#8221; el_id=&#8221;faq&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523403607732{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69056ff7a9357{font-size:32px;}<\/style><span class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_69056ff7a9357\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-max-w-100 wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:30px;margin-block-start:20px;margin-block-end:50px;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:#00c081;\"><\/div>[vc_text_separator title=&#8221;GENERAL&#8221; style=&#8221;three&#8221; element_type=&#8221;div&#8221; font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220533-1379d8e4-3821&#8243;]WTIA is an influential co-op of 1,000 tech companies large and small. We are pragmatic partners with education and government leaders building a better world.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the mission of WTIA?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220586-9273a1bc-57e0&#8243;]WTIA is the unifying voice for the technology community in Washington. We consolidate the power of member companies to solve business problems they can\u2019t solve on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Our priorities are to&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruit, develop, and retain technology talent in Washington state. We will help Washington residents gain access to ICT jobs.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain private and public investment capital to expand technology operations in Washington state. We will increase the number of ICT jobs in Washington state.<\/li>\n<li>Design new solutions to address evolving member needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How does WTIA achieve its mission?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220643-3f3aa414-6466&#8243;]We\u2019re achieving our mission by\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delighting member companies;<\/li>\n<li>Acting as a trusted and credible partner in every endeavor;<\/li>\n<li>Cultivating new talent by operating the best nationally registered tech apprenticeship program;<\/li>\n<li>Using group buying power to deliver high value, affordable services to member companies;<\/li>\n<li>Creating forums for industry, education, and government to collaborate effectively toward building a strong industry in a thriving community;<\/li>\n<li>Cultivating public policies that are well informed and serve our communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I contact WTIA?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220700-049f9eb6-5519&#8243;]You can reach us by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: (206)448-3033<\/li>\n<li>For general inquiries and membership, email us at <a href=\"mail&#116;&#111;&#58;&#109;&#101;&#x6d;&#x62;&#x65;&#x72;&#x73;&#x68;&#x69;p&#64;wa&#115;&#104;&#105;&#110;&#103;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#x74;&#x65;&#x63;&#x68;&#x6e;olog&#121;&#46;&#111;&#114;&#103;\">&#x6d;&#101;m&#x62;&#101;r&#x73;&#104;i&#x70;&#x40;&#119;&#x61;&#x73;&#104;i&#x6e;&#103;t&#x6f;&#110;t&#x65;&#x63;&#104;&#x6e;&#x6f;&#108;o&#x67;&#121;&#46;&#x6f;&#114;g<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For the WTIA Benefits Program, email us at <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;&#x68;&#x72;b&#x65;&#110;e&#x66;&#105;&#x74;&#115;&#64;&#x77;&#97;s&#x68;&#105;&#x6e;&#103;t&#x6f;&#110;&#x74;&#x65;c&#x68;&#110;o&#x6c;&#111;&#x67;&#x79;&#46;&#x6f;&#114;g\">&#x68;&#114;&#98;e&#x6e;&#x65;&#102;i&#x74;&#x73;&#64;w&#x61;&#x73;&#104;i&#x6e;&#x67;&#116;o&#x6e;&#x74;&#101;c&#x68;&#x6e;&#111;&#108;o&#x67;&#x79;&#46;o&#x72;&#x67;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For Apprenti program details, email <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;&#x74;&#111;:&#x69;&#110;&#x66;&#111;&#64;&#x61;&#112;&#x70;&#114;e&#x6e;t&#x69;&#99;&#x61;&#x72;e&#x65;&#114;&#x73;&#46;o&#x72;&#103;\">&#x69;&#110;&#102;o&#x40;&#x61;&#112;p&#x72;&#x65;&#110;ti&#x63;&#97;&#114;e&#x65;&#x72;&#115;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What companies belong to WTIA?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220758-c79120e7-9824&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/member-directory\/\">View our member directory here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I get WTIA news?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220812-20057060-9e13&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/keep-me-posted\/\">Subscribe to WTIA communications here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WTIA\"> Twitter<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WATechnology?ref=hl\"> Facebook<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/15365\/\"> LinkedIn<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div>[vc_text_separator title=&#8221;ABOUT WTIA MEMBERSHIP&#8221; element_type=&#8221;div&#8221; font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How does my company join WTIA?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221852-908c9bac-4e15&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/membership\/#join-today\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please fill out this form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are a technology company, we\u2019ll set you up with Basic Membership right away, and you should hear from us within 24-48 hours. If you\u2019re not a technology company, someone from our Partnerships team will be in touch soon. <\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Why should I join WTIA?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221919-293e1a74-7603&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/membership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining WTIA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides your company access to membership benefits, supports the WTIA mission, and brings your company into a community of 1,000+ companies. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-op priced HR benefits (Health Insurance, 401(k),, and Business Insurance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to WTIA programs like ApprentiTM, Startup Club, Cascadia Blockchain Council, and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event access and sponsorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking &amp; connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounted products &amp; services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public policy voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about WTIA member benefits.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the cost of a WTIA membership?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221984-b8760621-e3bb&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTIA is a not-for-profit organization that is mission-based. In the interest of best serving the technology industry, basic membership is free for all Technology companies. We define a technology company as a company that designs and sells any of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer or electronic devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software or SaaS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online or mobile applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications to create digital content, interactive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media video, voice or data communication services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-tech companies can still <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/partnerships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get involved as a Partner Member<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which starts at $2k.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does WTIA offer sponsorship opportunities?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222245-dd75fe2f-0be8&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Get more out of your WTIA Membership by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/partnerships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">becoming a Partner Member<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Download our Sponsorship Prospectus here and contact Kristina Minear to get started.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;My company is a WTIA member, does that make me a WTIA member too?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222436-30df914d-cdbf&#8221;]Yes, all employees of WTIA member companies are also members. Learn more about your member benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/membership\/#member-benefits\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does WTIA membership have restrictions?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222569-180a470f-4378&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTIA membership has no restrictions but there are some events and programs that are restricted. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/membership\/\">member benefits<\/a> page\u00a0to learn more.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;As a WTIA member, do I get access to the WTIA Health Insurance Plan?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222641-c46f7167-e8b1&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to the WTIA Health Insurance Plan is restricted to technology companies. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/services\/medical\/get-a-quote\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete this form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if you qualify.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I am not sure if my WTIA membership has expired. How do I check?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222894-332c6895-7c1a&#8221;]Contact us today to check on your WTIA membership status.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I have questions about my member benefits. Who do I talk to?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747222966-31773a19-665e&#8221;]We\u2019re happy to help! Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/about\/#contact\">contact us<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can WTIA promote my event?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747223103-b1c05ca9-e920&#8243;]Members have preferred access to post your events on our community events calendar.<a href=\"http:\/\/washingtontechnology.org\/events\/community\/add\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Submit your event here<\/a>, and we will approve your submission within 2 business days.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div>[vc_text_separator title=&#8221;ABOUT WTIA PROGRAMS&#8221; element_type=&#8221;div&#8221; font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the WTIA Benefits Program?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220919-032b5ba3-ad52&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WTIA Benefits Program delivers collectively bargained HR benefits to you and your employees. WTIA does the admin, compliance, and audits, while you focus on building your company and serving your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about our Medi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cal Bundle, 401(k) and IRAs, Business Insurance, and Phone Plan benefits <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional information, contact <\/span><a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#105;&#108;t&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x69;&#110;fo&#x40;&#x67;&#101;&#116;p&#x6f;&#x72;&#x74;&#97;lu&#x73;&#x2e;&#99;&#111;m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in&#102;&#111;&#64;&#x67;&#x65;&#x74;&#x70;&#x6f;rt&#97;&#108;&#117;&#x73;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What types of events does WTIA produce?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747220970-4f54b897-07e7&#8243;]WTIA has many types of events including seminars, workshops, lectures, round tables, and signature events designed to incite conversation around current topics relevant to the tech industry. And we can build a custom event just for you! \u00a0These programs facilitate networking and learning opportunities. When tech professionals grow, their companies grow. And the industry strengthens together.<\/p>\n<p>Register for one of our events on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/events-calendar\/\">events calendar<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I would like to volunteer as a speaker for a WTIA program&#8211;how do I do that?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221086-10a1728c-64bb&#8221;]Thanks for your interest in volunteering! Please contact the <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x74;o&#58;&#106;&#x68;&#x61;&#x66;f&#101;&#121;&#x40;&#x77;as&#104;&#x69;&#x6e;&#x67;t&#111;&#110;&#x74;&#x65;ch&#110;&#x6f;&#x6c;&#x6f;g&#121;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;g\">WTIA Events Manager<\/a> with your proposal and your professional biography and we will let you know if there is a good fit.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I register for a WTIA event?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221149-3cc8442d-4478&#8243;]Find and register for WTIA events on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontechnology.org\/events-calendar\/\"> WTIA Events Calendar<\/a>. Events in green are WTIA events. Events in grey are community partner events (not produced by WTIA).<\/p>\n<p>If you are a member, register with your company email address so you can receive member pricing.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to be a member to attend WTIA functions?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221212-5800805a-06e6&#8243;]Some of our events are members-only. Just take a look at the event descriptions to see if the event is open to all![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;If I don&#8217;t RSVP, can I register at the door?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1455747221274-948c801d-2c22&#8243;]Yes, for most events, it is possible to register and pay with credit card at the door. 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