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A Dozen Ways to Get the Most From Your TechMaine Membership
1 Interact with real people in the industry.
Despite the rise in use of email and Web technologies for communicating with others, face-to-face interaction is not yet extinct. While we're strong advocates of technological advancement, TechMaine serves as your primary link to colleagues, allowing you to put names with faces and keeping you in touch with who's doing what.
2 Sharpen your skills.
By attending our User Groups, educational sessions, seminars, conferences and visiting expositions, you'll stay on top of your professional game. Taking advantage of TechMaine's educational opportunities allows you to update your crucial job skills.
3 Collaboration
In the information age, exchange of ideas and information and the need to work with others is easier with TechMaine's assistance.
4 Keep up with new laws and regulations.
Keep attuned to the legislative and regulatory issues affecting our industry and your bottom line. TechMaine will continue monitoring these pertinent issues and let you know when to take action.
5 Get frequent updates on industry changes.
As change occurs at a faster pace, keeping track of the latest industry techniques and trends will be even more difficult. However, through publications, educational sessions and our Web site, you'll hear about the newest innovations and never question whether you're behind the times. With this information, you can do your job in a more timely and more economical manner.
6 Certifications and standards.
With constant changes occurring in the work place, standards will continually need updating, and you'll need to know if you or your organization is in sound standing. TechMaine will keep you informed and assist you in meeting those requirements.
7 Increase your influence.
The TechMaine community is a great place to build a name for yourself. Getting and remaining involved in industry and professional activities will bring you and your company to a higher level.
8 Save time and money.
When seeking ideas and know-how for a specific project, don't reinvent the wheel. TechMaine has the tools and information resources to direct you in the right direction, saving you valuable time and money.
9 Receive quality services.
When you need help, whether it's for personal or professional gain, count on TechMaine to provide one-stop guidance so you can get the job done.
10 Gain business partners.
As acquisitions and mergers occur at a more frequent pace and strategic alliances and partnerships become the norm, you'll most likely find a sound business partner through TechMaine.
11 Anticipate and prepare for your future.
While you're focusing on maintaining your daily operations, TechMaine is looking at what's to come and will provide you with the opportunities.
12 Advancing your career.
When looking for opportunities to enhance your skills, remember that volunteering for a task force, or committee offers invaluable experience in molding you, or an employee, into a stronger professional.
Teamwork. You'll work with others, as well as their varying personalities, and learn what it means to work on a team.
Management. Whether you're the chairperson or simply a volunteer on a committee, you'll gain hands-on management experience and observe the leadership styles of others.
Volunteering. The experience you gain from volunteering can't be accounted for in a paycheck. By getting involved with others, you'll find a sense of community with your colleagues you can take back to your own organization.
Organization. As you get involved with activities outside work, you'll be forced to learn time management and organizational skills, which will bid well for you as you move up the corporate ladder.
The amount of time you spend working with TechMaine is determined by you. Whether it's limited or highly participatory, the skills and knowledge you'll gain from the experience are invaluable and will serve you well in your career and beyond.
