Matt Naeger

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is an organization that helps tech companies succeed through business development, talent retention, government relations, and visibility services. The council is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and was founded by William R. Newlin. Companies at all growth stages use the council to build new business, connect to capital, grow a workforce, and make headlines. The council sponsors various events, including the Summer Slam and TechFest, where software development professionals from southwestern and surrounding areas convene to explore and elevate through professional development.