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 Friday, March 17th - Happy St. Patricks Day!
We were featured in an interview on a Chicago radio station last week which covers all topics
related to jobs, careers, etc. - so we were thrilled to have the chance to talk about our
services and calendars, such as the Northern Illinois Job Clubs & Networking Support
Groups calendar. You'll hear the interview next in this Podcast, with the report following.
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EUROPE:
NEWS OF THE WEEK (NOW):
EasyTel.Net announced today that it has expanded its international network to England,
Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, with new local Public Access Numbers in 115 cities, reaching
over 80% of the population centers in the UK and Ireland. Introduced in 2002, the company's
GenieNet private VOIP network currently provides local access in about 3,000 cities and
communities in the United States and the five major markets in Australia.
Event Of The Week (EOW):
St Patrick's Day, of course.
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NEW YORK:
Event Of The Week (EOW):
Monday, March 20 2006 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NYSIA International Council: Trends in Business Continuity - Partner With Canada
How to partner with Canadian IT companies to grow your North American business.
Six leading business continuity/disaster recovery tech companies from Ontario, Canada will be in
town March 20 and are looking to partner with New York IT firms to mutually develop their North
American market. Come hear about technology trends in Canada, the tech hotspots in Canada,
and how to partner with an international partner so both parties enhance their business.
REGISTER HERE: http://www.nysia.org or call (212) 475-4503
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BOSTON:
Event Of The Week (EOW):
ORGANIZATION NAME: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
EVENT NAME: CEO East - Collegiate Entrepreneurship Conference
EVENT START DATE: 3/25/2006 8:00:00 AM
EVENT END DATE: 3/25/2006 5:00:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Worcester, 10 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA USA
EVENT REGION: US - Northeast
EVENT THEME: Entrepreneurial/Financing
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A one-day collegiate conference on starting and growing a business.
EVENT PURPOSE: Students, faculty, business community
EVENT SPEAKERS: To be announced
EVENT COST: Students $25; Non-students $75; At the door: add $15
EVENT RELATED WEBSITE: www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/MGT/CEI/CEOEast/
EVENT CONTACT NAME: Gina Betti
EVENT CONTACT PHONE: 508-831-5761
CONTACT EMAIL: gbetti@wpi.edu
RSVP PHONE: 508-831-5075
RSVP EMAIL/LINK: gbetti@wpi.edu
MUST ONE RSVP?: Yes!
INVITATION ONLY?: No
PROPER ATTIRE: Business Casual
REFRESHMENTS: Full Meal Included
BUSINESS CARDS: YES - Bring Business Cards
EVENT NOTES: Spend an interactive day with company presidents, founders, CEOs
and peers in business. Learn about start-ups, elevator pitching, sales skills, networking, building
the team, negotiation, leadership, marketing, e- commerce, financing - and more - in an eight-hour
event called CEO East at the Crowne Plaza Worcester, 10 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA.
REMEMBER: Entrepreneurship isn't just for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial skills are life skills
that will go to work for you in any career.
ORGANIZATION NOTES: "CEO" stands for Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. It is a premier
entrepreneurs' network serving colleges and universities worldwide. CEO East is a regional event
that was spawned from a successful CEO national event. The roots of CEO go back to 1983, when
a student meeting was held in Chicago to discuss the development of a national entrepreneurship
organization for college students. The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Gerry Hills, a professor at the
University of Illinois at Chicago. Twelve students, representing seven area universities, attended.
Also participating was Mr. Verne Harnish, who was working with Dr. Fran Jabara to create the
Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs (ACE). At the time of the meeting, entrepreneurship as
a field of study was a new concept in academia and very few universities offered coursework in
the subject. The students enthusiastically discussed their own entrepreneurial aspirations and
how networking across campuses could be beneficial. This meeting planted the seed that led
to the Collegiate Entrepreneurs of Illinois Conference in 1984. The conference exceeded
expectations with attendance of nearly 400 students from 45 universities. UIC's Institute for
Entrepreneurial Studies served as the conference headquarters and faculty and students from
DePaul, Loyola, the Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University assisted in the
planning and implementation. The Coleman Foundation contributed generously as a sponsor
and has continued that support to date. In 1985, the name of the conference was changed to
the Collegiate Entrepreneurs of the Midwest. After years of success and growth, Dr. Hills
conducted research into the feasibility of creating a national/global organization. In 1997, the
Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO), was launched. During the next two years, pilot
conferences were held with attendance of more than 700 students representing nearly 100 universities.
The Kauffman Foundation joined as a major sponsor in 1999. Kauffman support enabled CEO to
add full time staff, and chapters began to appear on more and more campuses across North America.
Today, CEO continues to promote its mission "to inform, support and inspire college students to be
entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation." The national conference in 2005
drew over 1000 collegiate entrepreneurs! What does CEO do? CEO achieves its mission through
conferences, events, a newsletter, blogs, and online networking. The CEO East Collegiate
Entrepreneurship Conference is a regional event designed to bring student entrepreneurs,
faculty and business leaders together for a day of networking, informative sessions, keynote
speakers, the elevator pitch competition, and great food and a great time
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CHICAGO:
Event Of The Week (EOW):
ORGANIZATION NAME: Association for Information & Image Management (AIIM)
EVENT NAME: Storage Management and Records Lifecycle Management
EVENT START DATE: 3/24/2006 11:30:00 AM
EVENT END DATE: 3/24/2006 3:00:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: 71 S. Wacker Drive – 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60607
EVENT REGION: US - Midwest
EVENT THEME: Associations/Organizations
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This event will provide a snapshot of today’s record management challenges,
Topics included Storage Management options, Lifecycle Management options, case examples, and
cost modeling of leading high growth applications.
EVENT PURPOSE: Record Management, Business Functional Application Teams, Solution
Architects, Business Executives and Managers
EVENT SPEAKERS: Jim Lancaster, Lou Harvey,
EVENT COST: $30.00 AIIM $30.00 ARMA $35.00 Non-member
EVENT RELATED WEBSITE: www.aiimchicago.org
EVENT CONTACT NAME: Anthony Lopez
EVENT CONTACT PHONE: 8479563322
CONTACT EMAIL: anthonylopez@equivus.com
MUST ONE RSVP?: Yes!
INVITATION ONLY?: No
EVENT NOTES: Don’t Miss our March program of the 2005/2006 Season of the Chicago Chapter
of AIIM. “Storage Management and Records Lifecycle Management” This event will provide a
snapshot of today’s record management challenges, Topics included Storage Management
options, Lifecycle Management options, case examples, and cost modeling of leading high
growth applications. In addition, this discussion will address current industry standards, new
tiered storage options and provide a cost comparison of today’s production based services
with the newly recommended “Best Practices in Lifecycle Management” options that are now
available. Those involved in Record Management, Business Functional Application Teams,
Solution Architects, Business Executives and Managers responsible for addressing the
increasing cost of data and information requirements in today’s industry, will benefit from
this discussion. Friday, March 24, 2006 11:30am to 2pm at IBM Chicago Now located in
the new Hyatt Building 71 S. Wacker Drive – 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60607
Agenda: 12:00 p.m. PRESENTATIONS: 12:15 - 12:45 Data Classification of Electronic
Records Strategy – by Jim Lancaster, Regional Director, Enterprise Content Evangelist
for Hitachi Data Systems 12:45 – 1:15 Records Lifecycle Management Best Practices
– by Lou Harvey, Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect for Hitachi Data Systems
PANEL: 1:15 - 2:15 Panel Members: Ken Wilborn – Storage Architect for R.J. O’Brien
Erik Windischman – Senior Storage Admin for Phillips Steven Givhan – Technical Environmental
Analyst for Alexian Brothers 2:15 – 2:30 2:30 – 3:00 Please register at www.aiimchicago.org
and click on events. We hope to see you there! 11:30 a.m. Registration / Lunch –
Members $30 / Non-Members $35 at the door. Introductions Panel Discussion by
End User/Experts Networking – Vendor Exhibits Chapter News/Updates/Wrap-up
ORGANIZATION NOTES: Please register at www.aiimchicago.org and click on events.
We hope to see you there!
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SILICON VALLEY:
Event Of The Week (EOW):
ORGANIZATION NAME: Wireless Communications Alliance (WCA)
EVENT NAME: Technology Presentations and Networking Meeting
EVENT START DATE: 4:00:00 PM
EVENT END DATE: 6:00:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: HP In Cupertino, 19091 Pruneridge Ave., Cupertino, CA
EVENT REGION: US - Silicon Valley/Bay Area
EVENT THEME: Networking Events
EVENT PURPOSE: All interested in wireless development and growth in Northern California
EVENT SPEAKERS: Wireless professionals from around the world
EVENT COSTS: $10 donation at the door
EVENT RELATED WEBSITE: http://www.wca.org
CONTACT EMAIL: wca@wca.org
MUST ONE RSVP?: No
INVITATION ONLY?: No
ORGANIZATION NOTES: The Wireless Communications Alliance, founded in 1993,
is a Silicon Valley-based non-profit business league addressing 2000 individuals and
350+ companies and organizations dealing in wireless technology and markets.
The goals of the WCA are to promote education, networking and exchange of
non-proprietary information; increase awareness of Northern California’s vast
wireless capabilities; and assist a broad spectrum of companies, including
start-ups. The WCA organizes monthly meetings with presentations on a
wide spectrum of topics including the technical and marketing aspects of
wireless products and services, regulatory issues, wireless standards and
investor-driven wireless market analysis. The web site, www.wca.org ,
lists current events as well as past presentations and other pertinent
information relating to the wireless space.
The WCA is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors.
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ONLINE:
Event Of The Week (EOW):
Noting to speak of right now...
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
ORGANIZATION NAME: Colabria
EVENT NAME: Enterprise Value Networks
EVENT START DATE: 4/7/2006 8:00:00 AM
EVENT END DATE: 4/7/2006 6:00:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: UCSF Mission Bay, 600 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
EVENT REGION: US - Silicon Valley/Bay Area
EVENT THEME: Business Focused
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Enterprise Value Networks -- Value Network Analysis
EVENT PURPOSE: Enterprise Professionals, Consultants, Experts
EVENT SPEAKERS: Verna Allee
EVENT COST: $349.00
EVENT RELATED WEBSITE: www.kmcluster.com/sfo/VNW.htm
EVENT CONTACT NAME: Sarah Jones
EVENT CONTACT PHONE: 978-468-0267
CONTACT EMAIL: sarah@colabria.com
RSVP PHONE: 978-468-0267
RSVP EMAIL/LINK: sarah@colabria.com
RSVP DEADLINE: April 2, 2006
MUST ONE RSVP?: Yes!
INVITATION ONLY?: No
PROPER ATTIRE: Business Casual
REFRESHMENTS: Full Meal Included
BUSINESS CARDS: YES - Bring Business Cards
EVENT NOTES: GenIsis Technology and the ValueNet Works™ Fieldbook
available for immediate online subscriptions. San Francisco, CA
(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 12, 2006 -- Colabria®, Euro-Focus and
Verna Allee Associates announce immediate online availability of GenIsis
Technology and the ValueNet Works™ Fieldbook for value networks (VN) and
value network analysis (VNA). Value networks (VN) and value networks analysis (VNA)
are new, superior methods for understanding, visualizing and leading in knowledge-based
and network-centric business environments. GenIsis and ValueNet Works™ Fieldbook
are part of a portfolio of practice offerings. GenIsis is an integrated, standards-based
tool suite for value networks and value networks analysis. The Fieldbook provides an
easy path for adoption of value networks. Combined, they allow leaders to map quickly
and visualize value networks and intangibles for improved business performance and
productivity. Value networks are redefining and propelling business in the smartest
firms. They provide the roadmap to your network-centric future. Value networks lead
mastery of knowledge-based businesses and the knowledge economy. Both
GenIsis and the ValueNet Works™ Fieldbook are available by instant online
subscription at www.alleevaluenetworks.com/ . The next cluster event activity
in this broad industry cooperative partnership is Enterprise Value Networks at
UCSF - Mission Bay on April 7, 2006. www.kmcluster.com/sfo/VNW.htm
This event sponsored by Cisco Systems. Value networks and value network
analysis are becoming commonplace in top global firms. Value networks drive
improvements in resource utilization, productivity, innovation and sharply
improved performance overall. Some top enterprise users of value networks
are Cisco Systems, Boeing, HP, Chevron, Pac Bell, AT&T, Sun, Eli Lilly,
Microsoft, Abbott Laboratories, Intel and Siemens. Value networks are
popular in diverse institutional settings such as the European Commission,
Geneva-based NGOs, the Red Cross and global health organizations.
Bestselling author and value networks pioneer Verna Allee will lead your
cluster conversations. The action/research sessions are low-cost, practical
and conversational. They are for executives, directors and practitioners
having immediate needs for improved performance, greater effectiveness,
faster innovation, customer delight and mastery of network-centric business.
Pricing and Availability Annual subscriptions for the ValueNet Works™
Fieldbook and GenIsis technology portfolio are $1200.00. Just visit the
site below for instant access. Use value code VNA41 for an attractive
discount. www.alleevaluenetworks.com . Registration for the value networks
event, Enterprise Value Networks at UCSF - Mission Bay on April 7, 2006,
is open and available now. All are welcome. The event tuition, the full-day
learning experience, meals, refreshments, books, campus parking,
materials, and registration is $349.00.There are no press passes,
student discounts or other mark-downs. Secure online registration in
advance required. Visit: www.kmcluster.com/sfo/VNW.htm
Contact: John T Maloney Vice President Colabria 1329 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Tel: 415.902.9676 Fax: 415.276.6074
ORGANIZATION NOTES: The next cluster event activity in this broad
industry cooperative partnership is Enterprise Value Networks at
UCSF - Mission Bay on April 7, 2006. www.kmcluster.com/sfo/VNW.htm
This event sponsored by Cisco Systems. Keywords. Cisco Systems,
complex systems, complexity science, Don Tapscott, GenIsis, idea
exchanges, Innovation Webs, knowledge markets, ONA, prediction
markets, Semantic Web, SNA, social media, social network analysis,
Social networks, social tools, value network analysis, value networks,
Value webs, ValueNet Works, Verna Allee, Web 2.0, value benchmarks.
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Technology News This Week (TNOW):
Physicists announced Thursday that they now have the smoking gun that shows
the universe went through extremely rapid expansion in the moments after the
big bang, growing from the size of a marble to a volume larger than all of
observable space in less than a trillion-trillionth of a second.
The discovery — which involves an analysis of variations in the brightness
of microwave radiation — is the first direct evidence to support the
two-decade-old theory that the universe went through what is called
inflation.
Brian Greene, a Columbia University physicist, said:
"The observations are spectacular and the conclusions are stunning."
"The data favors inflation," said Charles Bennett, a Johns Hopkins
University physicist who announced the discovery. He was joined
by two Princeton colleagues, Lyman Page and David Spergel, who
also contributed to the research.
Bennett added: "It amazes me that we can say anything at all
about what transpired in the first trillionth of a second of the universe."
What would really be amazing is if they could show how
matter came to be in the first place - I seem to remember
someone saying "Let there be light!" ;-)
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Humorous News This Week (HNOW):
Movie theater owners faced with falling attendance are considering asking federal
authorities for permission to jam cell phone reception in an attempt to stop annoying
conversations during films, the head of the industry's trade group said on Tuesday.
I have another thing to add - how about a babysitting service run by the
theatres - you know, to watch over children while you watch people get
blown up! ;-)
California prison officials have begun using Global Positioning System
anklets to track known gang members. 'Nuff said.
...Have a great weekend and a better week ahead!
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