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72 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2026 A M E R I CA N M A D E A DVO CACY F ive years ago, five companies decided that the PCB industry needed its own voice in Washington. The Printed Circuit Board As- sociation of America was created largely in re- sponse to the fact that PCBs were not included in the CHIPS Act legislation. Starting an advocacy organization from scratch, attracting members, and making an impact in Washington's crowded infosphere is no small feat. A small core team and volunteers serving in execu- tive positions dug in and put PCBs on the map. At PCBAA, we are grateful to everyone who has par- ticipated and made our first five years a resounding success. Getting attention is not easy for an electronic component that is not known or understood out- side the industry. Our core strategies have been delivering the industry trade and mainstream media a steady flow of information resulting in supportive coverage, educating our elected representatives BY S H A N E W H I T ES I D E , P C BA A Five Years of Educating, Advocating, and Influencing Legislation and Policy