Connect 2002 – Online Agenda

Bloomington, MN – Radisson South Hotel – March 28, 2002

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  7:30  Registration, Morning Coffee

  8:00  Interactive Welcome Program

  9:00  Breakout Session #1

10:00  Breakout Session #2

11:00  Breakout Session #3

12:00  Breakout Session #4 & Lunch Session A

  1:00  Breakout Session #5 & Lunch Session B

  2:00  Breakout Session #6

  3:00  Breakout Session #7

  4:00  Prize Drawing (over $20,000)

Exec

Executive Briefings
(overview)

D&S

Dollars & Sense
(ROI, TCO)

CB

Crystal Ball Briefings

(future issues)

Panel

Panel/Group

Discussions

Tech

Technical Briefings
(nuts & bolts)

TB

Teddy Bear Briefings
(for beginners)

 

 

 

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Over 100 Executive-level Technology Briefings

Title Sponsor

 

www.xo.com

Broadband

 

 

XO Communications

1200 Washington Ave N #100

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Tel: (612) 338-7977

Document and Audio Conferencing (Exec 9,11,1,3)

Smart companies are reducing travel and training costs, increasing productivity, shortening sales cycles, and gaining a competitive edge by using conferencing services.  Are you?

Virtual Private Networking (Exec 10,12,2)

How to leverage the Internet to securely connect offices, partners, suppliers, and remote employees  -- without heavy investments in infrastructure or personnel.

Exhibitor

XO Communications is one of the nation's fastest growing providers of broadband communications services, offering a complete set of communications services, including:  Virtual Private Networking (VPN); voice, data, and document conferencing;  high-speed Internet access; Web Hosting and collocation services;  Ethernet, Wavelength, and Integrated voice and data services;  local and long distance voice.

PRIZES:  (2) Rounds of Golf at The Wilds ($210)

Title Sponsor

 

 

 

www.cardservice.com

Credit Card Processing

 

 

Cardservice International

6101 Condor Dr

Moorpark, CA 93021

Tel: (805) 205-2300

Personal and Professional Impacts of 9/11 (Exec 9,11,2)

How 9/11 has changed the way we do business and relate to our communities.  Have the terrorists won by causing us to change our freedoms?

The 22nd Century – Only 198 Years Away (Exec 10,1,3)

Has the Internet changed the quality of our lives for better or worse?  Headlines read: Fraud, Identity Theft, Virtual Business Becomes Real Failure-Why?

Exhibitor

Cardservice International is committed to providing sales integrity, product quality and the best customer service in the transaction processing industry. The company is a leader in providing real-time, secure credit card transactions to businesses in both the traditional and Internet marketplaces and offers cost-effective services tailored to their individual businesses.

PRIZES: TBA

Title Sponsor

www.documentresources.com

Document Management

 

Document Resources

11011 Smetana Rd

Minnetonka, MN 55343

Tel: (952) 352-9422

Bridge to the Paperless Office (Exec 9,11,2)

Learn how Document Management Software can electronically capture, store and manage literally every document generated by your company.

Improve Your Paper Flow with Workflow (Exec 10,1,3)

See how Electronic Workflow can improve your business by automating paper handling and streamlining business processes.

PRIZES: (2) ApproveIT Digital Signature Software & Installation ($450 ea)

Media Sponsor

 

 

twincities.bizjournals.com

Business Magazine

 

CityBusiness: The Business Journal

527 Marquette Ave So #300

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Tel: (612) 288-2100

Exhibitor

CityBusiness, the Twin Cities' only weekly Business Journal, delivers the latest breaking business news and information every Friday to the area's business decision-makers and opinion leaders.  To complement its timely weekly news, CityBusiness also publishes exclusive research in its Top 25 Lists; valuable record section listings of people on the move, company notes, bankruptcies, judgments, real estate transactions and more. Subscribers also count on CityBusiness' Ventures section to answer real life questions facing owners of fast-growing small businesses.  To try CityBusiness for four weeks FREE, or for more information go to http://twincities.bizjournals.com or call (612) 288-2100.

PRIZES: (1) 2002 Fact Book ($157)

Title Sponsor

 

 

www.newhorizons.com

Training

 

 

 

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

1401 W 76th St #300

Richfield, MN  55423

Tel: (612) 243-2020

Online ANYTIME – Self paced E-learning (1Lab 9,1)

See how these self-paced training courses are a convenient and affordable option to provide training to your employees, no matter where they are located

Soft Skills Training – Online (1Lab 10,2)

Learn how you can conduct management, leadership, and safety/OSHA training for your employees over the web.

Online LIVE (1Lab 11,3)

Conduct live training for multiple users worldwide, over the web, with Online LIVE instructor-led courses

 Microsoft Office XP (1Lab 12)

 The features and benefits of the newest version of this industry standard. Learn about training that focuses your team on managing for solutions.

.NET and YOU (2Lab 9,11)

Learn how Microsoft's .NET strategy will impact your business processes.

Beat the Hackers (2Lab 10,12)

Use Security Certified Professional Training to keep the bad guys out. 

Project Management Skills (2Lab 1,3)

Learn about training that focuses your team on managing for solutions.

Microsoft Office XP (2Lab 2)

The features and benefits of the newest version of this industry standard.  Learn about training that focuses your team on managing for solutions.

PRIZES: 1 Year Dual Club Membership ($2000)

Title Sponsor

 

www.attws.com

Wireless Communications

 

 

 

AT&T Wireless

4300 Market Point Dr #350

Edina, MN 55435

Tel: (952) 842-4821

Wireless Data:  Where has it been and Where is it Going (Exec 9,11,1, 3)

Wireless data is all the rage these days.  Take a look at where wireless data is today and more importantly where it will be tomorrow.

Real Wireless Solutions that Work! (Exec 10, 12)

AT&T Wireless has been fielding real wireless data solutions for the past 7 years.  Come find out what we've done for our customers and how we can help you do business better.

An inside look at GPRS (Tech 2)

For all the tech heads in the crowd this is the briefing for you.  Come and hear what makes GPRS tick and find out for yourself why it is the World standard for wireless data.

Exhibitor

The AT&T Wireless Data network allows mobile workers to access critical data that resides on their corporate LAN from anywhere within our nationwide coverage area.  Workers can access their contacts, calendar & e-mail from any of a number of devices (such as their cellular phone, PDA or laptop) without being tied to a phone line.  We also help businesses provide employees with wireless connectivity to more sophisticated applications like CRM, Billing, Payroll etc.  When employees have access to their company's most valuable information, their increased productivity results in greater overall profitability and customer satisfaction.

PRIZES:  (1) Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 ($499)

Media Sponsor

 

www.minnesotabusiness.com

Business Magazine

MinnesotaBusiness Magazine

4445 West 77th St #230

Minneapolis, MN 55435

Tel: (952) 844-0400

Exhibitor

MinnesotaBusiness Magazine is the foremost/premier/an award winning monthly publication dedicated to covering our state's dynamic business leaders, growing enterprises, and emerging marketplace trends.  Through strategic analysis, expert insight, and inspirational stories, we encourage and enable Minnesota firms to grow and succeed.

PRIZES: (4) Tickets to a Minnesota Twins Game ($100)

Title Sponsor

www.bmsiot.com

Technology Rentals

BMS Computer & AV Rentals

10250 Valley View Rd #143

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Tel: (952) 944-8838

Exhibitor

“WATCHOUT”  Stop by and view the latest technology to enhance any corporate  meeting , association meeting, scientific conference or special event  - the latest  dynamic AV technology.  Our services include show development, production management, sound, staging, lighting, technical labor and complete computer and AV rentals.

PRIZES: (1) Week Rental of HP PIII 900 Notebook ($225)

(1) Week Rental of Toshiba LCD Projector  w/ Remote ($450)

 

www.sovran.com

Sovran

2915 Commers Drive #100

Eagan, MN 55121

Tel: (651) 686-0515

Why IP Telephony is Storming the Market (Exec 9,1)

What would increased productivity, lower expenses, leveraged network infrastructure with IP Telephony and contact center solutions do for your business?

Network Security Overview (Exec 10,2)

Unfortunately, many networks today remain vulnerable to sophisticated hackers and viruses. Learn what you should look for and what products are available.

Data Growth and Management -  Storage Solutions (Exec 11)

Learn what storage solutions are available, what they will do for your company, and what a storage implementation will mean to your company's bottom line.

Increase Productivity with Wireless Solutions (Exec 12,3)

Leverage your mobile workforce with wireless data solutions including, e-mail, scheduling, inventory control, etc.  A wireless demonstration will be conducted.

PRIZES: (1) Compaq IPAQ ($500)
(1) Gift Certificate: ($1495)

www.onvoy.com

Onvoy

10405 Sixth Ave North

Plymouth, MN 55441

Tel: (763) 230-4100

Converged Communications Overview (Exec 9,11,2)

Learn how integrating data, Internet, voice and video over a single IP-based network can improve organizational flexibility and create a competitive edge.

Convergence: The Financial Justification (D&S 10,1,3)

Combine your Internet, voice, video and data over a single connection. Reduce your total cost of ownership through simplified infrastructure and administration, and a consolidated IT staff.

PRIZES: (2) Palm Pilots ($150 ea)

www.officedepot.com

Office Depot

1105 Xenium Lane #100

Plymouth, MN 55441

Tel: (800) 582-5254

Ecommerce Solutions (Exec 9,11,2)

Check out Office Depots Award Winning Website- an electronic alternative that streamlines ordering and significantly reduces costs in your procurement process.

Palm Computing (Exec 10,1)

Learn how you can have a computer in your purse or pocket. Also learn how to stay connected with the web and your business and personal email.

Hewlett Packard (Exec 12,3)

See the latest in color laser printing technology.  We will be demonstrating a variety of HP products that will impress you and your customers.

PRIZES: TBA

www.businessmicrovar.com

Business Microvar

2277 West Hwy 36 Frontage Rd #300

Roseville, MN 55113

Tel: (651) 639-0575

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview (Exec 9,2)

Great Plains helps smaller companies in today’s interconnected economy.  Extend your business securely via the Web to employees, customers, suppliers and partners.

Business Analytics 101 (Exec 10,12)

Unlock the secrets of your data with advanced reporting and ad-hoc queries.  Case studies: FRx Financial Reporting and Microsoft SQL / OLAP tools.

ABCs of an Integrated CRM Strategy (Exec 11,3)

With competition just a call or click away, customer relationships are even more important.  GPSFO customer relationship (CRM) solutions from Microsoft.

Technology Solutions in the Not-for-Profit World (Exec 1)

Demo of ASI solutions for non-profit and government. Integrate back-office systems (customer data, purchasing transactions, events) with Web presence.

PRIZES: (1) X-Box ($299)

(1) Microsoft Project 2000 ($499)

www.insightformation.com

Insightformation

5001 West 80th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55437

Tel: (952) 897-1393

Success with the Balanced Scorecard (Exec 9,2)

Improve your organization’s effectiveness through successful Balanced Scorecard design and deployment.  Learn about best practices for creating a strategy-focused organization.

Why Can’t I Get the Information I Need? (Exec 10,1)

Learn best practices for equipping business decision-makers with easy-to-access, easy-to-understand information.  Improve business and IT productivity, performance, and gain a competitive advantage.

What Software Vendors Don’t Tell You (Tech 11)

Gain an IT leadership-level understanding of keys to building a foundation for data analysis and reporting.  Avoid common mistakes in delivering useful information.

Access to Knowledge is Money (Exex 12,3)

How much money is being wasted as your employees, customers, and partners search for information?  Learn how organizations have improved communication and efficiency.

PRIZES: (2) 4-hour BI Consulting Sessions. ($ea)

www.soundconcept.net

SoundConcept.net

11345 Hwy 7 PMB 422

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Tel: (952) 935-0554

How To Assess Your Web Site's Strengths And Weaknesses (Exec 9,1)

Is your web site doing everything it can for your company? Is it hurting you more than helping you? What can be done?

Interactive Components (Exec 10,2)

There are a myriad of interactive components which can make your web site more friendly. Which ones work? Which ones don't?

Your Web Site As A Business System: Asset Or Liability (Exec 11,3)

Modern web sites need to be more than an online brochure. Learn how we create business systems which work to fatten your bottom line.

PRIZES: TBA

www.kmaassociates.com

KMA Associates

5001 W 80th Street #527

Minneapolis, MN 55437-1114

Tel: (952) 830-0022

10 Steps to Successful CRM Implementation (Exec 9,11,2)

What you should consider when deploying Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies to optimize profitability, revenue and customer satisfaction.

Defining Your e-Business Strategy (Exec 10,1)

A blueprint for success – How will you get there if you don’t know where you’re going?  How to successfully integrate business operations into a web site.

ROI with Mobilization - Case Studies (Exec 11,3)

How Royal Sun & Alliance and other Minneapolis firms reduce communications costs and increase productivity with a re-usable mobile infrastructure.

PRIZES: (2) Network Security Assessments – Onsite Evaluations ($2500 ea)

www.LBLtech.com

LBL Technology Partners

2501 Wayzata Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Tel: (888) 437-5051

Information Security Assessment and Planning (CB 9,11,1,3)

How to protect from a breach of security and recover from a disaster.  With the Internet, significant losses can occur in millisecond and not be discovered for days.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (CB 10,12,2)

How to develop a business continuity plan using expert software tools. Most disasters cannot be prevented, but you can prepare and successfully recovery.

PRIZES: (1) Security Scan ($3500)

(1) Contingency Planner Software & Consulting ($2850)

www.OTTechnologies.com

Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc

223 Little Canada Rd

St Paul, MN 55117

Tel: (651) 483-4521

Business Analytics: Leveraging Your Data (Exec 10)

Every business stores vast amounts of data. The key is to mine this data for relevant information.  Session explores why it is critical for your business.

eCommerce: An  Integrated Solution (Exec 12)

This session explores an e-Commerce solution that delivers a winning combination of functionality, service, and the flexibility to grow and change.

Manufacturing Solutions for Small Business (Exec 1)

Learn how integrated solutions can facilitate the seamless flow of information and help you make the right decisions for enhanced performance.

CRM: Is Your Company Ready? (Exec 3)

This presentation explores Customer Relationship Management (CRM) -- what it is, why it fails, and what it  takes to succeed.

PRIZES: (1) Palm M100 ( $100)

www.gcisystems.com

 

GCI Systems

4575 Chatsworth St

St Paul, MN 55126

Tel: (651) 604-5736

Protecting and Managing Your Data (Exec 9,2)

Your data is critical to your business. You will learn how a SAN can make your data disaster tolerant and help you manage your data growth.

IT Project Financial Analysis (D&S 11)

Tired of TCO Soft Dollar Analysis. We talk Hard $. We will discuss Project-based Risk Analysis, Justification, ROI, and Benchmarking.

PRIZES: (1) Best Buy Gift Card ($100)

www.microsoft.com

www.altoconsulting.com

Microsoft

8300 Norman Center Dr #950

Bloomington, MN 55437

Tel: (952) 832-8000

Microsoft.NET: What's Up Next, and Why? (CB 3)

You've heard the buzz, learn why it's important: .NET will change the way business is conducted in the Internet age.

The Future of Business on the Web (CB 9,12)

The web is about to change everything, AGAIN. Did you really think it would stand still? Rapid evolution is about to bring the next generation to fruition.

People and Transactions Don't Mix (Exec 10,1)

The secret to productivity in 2002: get people out of the way. Business-to-business transaction automation = access to new markets, new revenue.

So You Say You Want a Revolution? (TB 11,2)

Hear how information portals will revolutionize how information is created, located and disseminated in your organization. Power to the people!

PRIZES: (2) Office XP Standard ( $479 ea)

www.intersec.com

InterSec Communications

860 Blue Gentian Rd #245

Eagan, MN 55121

Tel: (651) 310-1551

Security Panel (Panel 11,1)

Join the security experts in a panel discussion around implementing security into your company's overall strategy to ensure protection of your assets.

A Day in the Life of a Hacker (Exec 9,2)

An introduction into techniques of Internet hackers and the serious dangers they pose to organizations.

Wireless Security: Threats, Impact, Solution (Tech 12,3)

Join us in exploring the vulnerabilities of wireless networks followed by a look at cost effective solutions towards a secure network.

Developing an Info Security Program (Exec 10)

This session will demonstrate how to Implement the critical steps necessary to address protection of key assets and drive towards security best practices.

PRIZES: (2) Denim Logo Shirts ($50 ea)

www.clevrware.com

Clevrware Inc

134 1/2 2nd Ave SE

Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

Tel: (877) 376-0834

Paradigm: Mobile (Exec 9,1)

Pocket PC 2002 introduces a new paradigm – the mobile paradigm, capable of driving you to unprecedented levels of enterprise capability, productivity, and profit.

Applying the Mobile Paradigm (Exec 10,2)

How to plan a corporate mobility strategy.  How to rethink and redefine business processes for mobility.  We will take a look at several different strategies.

Mobility and the Enterprise (Exec 11,3)

We will examine how several industries have begun to apply the mobile paradigm, including case studies in auto sales, insurance, and law enforcement.

PRIZES: (2) Enterprise Mobility Analysis ($1200ea)

www.srtdist.com

SRT

10250 Valley View Rd #143

Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3590

Tel: (952) 944-8844

Biometrics 101 (Exec 9,11,1,3)

Biometrics: the future, applications, costs, congressional acts and issues.  Comparison of various biometrics, passwords, and other similar solutions.

Successful Speech Recognition (Exec10,12,2)

Finally, you can TALK to your computer.  Demo of voice word processing, e-mail, and other Window’s applications.  Discussion of accuracy and cost effectiveness.

Exhibitor

Speech Recognition and Biometric Solutions for the business professional.  Whether your need is improved productivity, reducing cost or improving network security for your office, stop by our booth and begin the process.

PRIZES: (1) Dragon NaturallySpeaking ($199)
(1) Biometric Fingerprint Reader ($99)

www.iisonline.com

Innovations In Software

3030 Harbor Lane North #225

Plymouth, MN 55447

Tel: (763) 559-2258

Mobile Computers and How they WILL EFFECT YOU (Exec 9,11,2)

We will look at how your life as an executive will be effected by Mobile Computer Technology. Focus will be on applications and usability.

Mobile (Hand Held) Computers  PDAs - Toys or Tools (Exec 10,1,3)

Overview of Mobile Computers PDA's (Palms, IPaq's - Windows CE, Cell Phones, Pagers, etc). New ways people use them today, and in the future.

PRIZES: (1) Palm M105 Computer ($149)

www.orbits.net

ORBIT Systems

860 Blue Gentian Rd #265

Eagan, MN 55121

Tel: (651) 767-3322

Who’s Watching IT? (Exec 9,12,2)

Large companies employ entire departments to manage the challenges introduced by today’s technology.  Who’s looking out for your business?

Small Businesses, BIG IT (Exec 10,1)

Outsourcing IT allows small companies to achieve BIG results.  Our case studies will show you what the competition is doing.

Do You Know Your TCO? (D&S 11,3)

Do you really know what your IT costs are?  We’ll show you where to look and give you a free copy of our Total Cost of Ownership tool.

PRIZES: (2) LA Loving® Henley Windshirts ($120ea)

www.enterasys.com

ENTERASYS NETWORKS

35 Industrial Way

Rochester, NH 03867

Tel: (952) 238-9536

Any Holes in Your Security? (Exec 9,11,1,3)

If you’re worrying about security, you’re not worrying about what you’re supposed to – running your business.  Understand how to safeguard your company’s most vital asset, information, from intruders and security breaches.

Unchain Your Business with Wireless Networking (Exec 10,12,2)

Description: Business today is moving a mile a minute.  Can you afford to stay still?  Understand the mystery surrounding the standards for wireless networking and how you and your company can benefit.

PRIZES: (1) American Express Gift Check ($100)

(1) Enterasys Laptop Case, Jacket, & Shirt ($200)

www.ssiworldwide.com

SSI North America

3800 W 80Th St #1050

Minneapolis, MN 55431-4458

Tel: (952) 857-1600

Offshore Development  - Another Option (Exec 10,2)

Is Offshore Development the answer to your ERP or Custom Development Project?  An overview of the offshore development models and how you can leverage them to come in on time and save money.

CRM – The Basics (Exec 9,11)

A primer on customer relationship management, what it means for your business, and why it's a business necessity in today's marketplace.

Are Your IT Systems Effective? (Exec 1,3)

Step-by-step guide to determine how well your systems support your business.

PRIZES: TBA

www.crosstelecom.com

Cross Telecom

6811 Flying Cloud Drive

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Tel: (952) 983-3503

Finding Balance in your High Wireless Act? (Exec 10,1)

Alternative Networking Methods, Wireless LAN/WAN-meeting the challenges of a secured and reliable network in a cost effective way.

Turning Call Center into Profit Center! (Exec 9,12,2)

Call Centers - What’s new in the Customer Relationship Management space and Customer Retention.  Profitable Call Center tips and tools..

IP Telephony – It’s Showtime! (Exec 11,3)

IP Telephony in Prime Time!  Combine Voice reliability with Data flexibility.  When would IP Telephony be a good fit?

PRIZES: (2) American Express Gift Certificates ($100 ea)

www.nhcc.mnscu.edu/ctd

The Center for Training and Development at North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Ave North

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Tel: (763) 424-0880

PowerPoint - Add Dimension to Your Presentation! (Lab 9)

Learn how to create compelling and professional presentations.  Custom your design, layout, animation, and import/export possibilities.

ITIL Service Continuity Management (Lab 10)

Are you prepared to survive a disaster?  ITIL provides best practices that can help.  How to create a risk reduction plan, a business continuity strategy and IT recovery plans.

Is GIS Technology the Magic Bullet for Your Business? (Lab 11)

Explore how Geographic Information Systems technology digitally displays the relationship between information and location.

Tackling Security Threats - Best Practices and Solutions (Lab 12)

Learn about the threats to your business and discover the basics to protecting your Network.

MS Project 2000: Customize MS Project to Meet Your Needs! (Lab 1)

Build custom-designed fields containing formulas, combo boxes as well as customized filters and reports.

IS Decision Making Through Web Site Reporting (Lab 2)

Is your web site getting maximum site exposure?  Learn to analyze your site efficacy, functionality, design, referrals and universal compatibility.

Realizing ROI Through Storage Networking (Lab 3)

Find ROI in storage consolidation & networking utilizing Fibre Channel switched fabric, iSCSI, Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP), Disk and Tape SAN, and NAS.

Exhibitor

The Center for Training and Development of North Hennepin Community College is the premier provider of high quality, innovative, and affordable interpersonal and technology skills training for the Minnesota workforce.

PRIZES: (2) Certificates for Training ($139 ea)

www.exacttarget.com

Exact Target

4645 31st Ave South

Minneapolis, MN  55406

Tel: (612) 220-5583

Leveraging the Power of Email Marketing (Exec )

Compared to traditional media -- email is fast, cost-effective, personal and measurable.  See how interactive marketing can improve your business.    

PRIZES: (1) Set-up for One Year Connect Subscription ($1000)

www.voicestream.com

VoiceStream Wireless

8000 West 78th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55439

Tel: (952) 833-4000

Why iStream is Storming the Market (SS7, Exec 11)

 

The Smart Data Decision (SS7, Exec 3)

 

Exhibitor

Voicestream Wireless offers the best wireless value in voice and data services plans, accessories, handsets, and customer service.  Our primary goal is to educate businesses on the countless advantages of integrating mobile internet to daily operations; our GPRS network offers the exclusive speed of 56k, which clearly separates us from all other carriers.    We look forward to giving demonstrations on site of why VS is the carrier to align yourselves with.

PRIZES: (1) Samsung N105 Cell Phone ($)

(1) Motorola P280 Cell Phone ($)

www.theactlady.com

The ACT! Lady

14501 Atrium Way #228

Minnetonka, MN 55345

Tel: (952) 945-0317

Using ACT! as More than a Rolodex  (SS3, Exec 9,1)

Just bought a CRM program? Learn how to manage ACT! (or any CRM program) to boost your sales and increase referrals through database marketing.

PRIZES: (2) Copies of ACT! 2000 Software ($189ea)

www.reac.net

REAC Computer Services Inc

7600 West 27th St #227

St Louis Park, MN 55426

Tel: (952) 922-9695

How to Keep Your PC’s from Killing Themselves (SS3, Exec 10,2)

Overview of anti-virus software for servers and/or workstations, history & hoaxes. How to avoid or minimize power problems. Recovery planning.

PRIZES: (1) Server Maintenance Checkup ($150)

www.qbhelp.com

Accounting Tutors

2705 Hemlock Lane

Plymouth, MN 55441

Tel: (763) 559-7737

QuickBooks: What's new for '02? (SS1, Exec 9,1)

Discover how to use QuickBooks to stay on top of your business. Led by a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and trainer.

PRIZES: (2) QuickBooks Training & Consulting Certificates ($180ea)

www.teltronix.com

Teltronix Information Systems

1230 Eagan Industrial Rd #120

Eagan, MN 55121

Tel: (651) 452-3500

Why I’ll Never Buy Another PC! (SS5, Exec 9,1)

A Dollars & Sense study of two hypothetical organizations comparing methods of acquisition and support of end user computing needs.

PRIZES: TBA

www.entegee.com

Entegee

2955 Xenium Lane #30

Plymouth, MN 55441

Alternatives to Full-time Staffing (SS –2X)

Outsourcing and temporary staffing alternatives to meeting labor requirements while controlling costs and enhancing profits in a recovering economy.

PRIZES: TBA

www.twincities.sandler.com

NEXT LEVEL TASK FORCE, LLC

3035 Kimberly Lane North

Minneapolis, MN 55447

Tel: (763) 473-0235

Next Level Task Force (SS1, Exec 11,3)

Catalysts helping companies take their business to the NEXT LEVEL focusing on four business factors representing foundation for growth and profitability.

PRIZES: (4) Tickets to Half-Day Next Level Briefing ($79 ea)

www.sprintpcs.com

Sprint PCS / E|Solutions

3800 West 80th St

Minneapolis, MN 55431

Tel: (952) 896-3540

Sprint Launches 3G (SS5, Exec 10,2)

Have you heard of 3G? Did you know that Sprint will nationally launch 3G this summer? Join us to learn about the amazing things Sprint will have to offer with their launch of 3G.

PRIZES: (2) Kyocera 6035 Wireless Phones ($150 ea)

www.mpii.com

MarketPlace Innovations Incorporated

7025 Edenvale Blvd

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Tel: (612) 670-4714

ACT! the Best-Selling Contact Manager (SS5, Exec 11)

See why ACT! is the #1 way to manage your  business relationships!  Make Contact.  Build Relationships.  Get Results.  Ensure Success!

PRIZES: ACT! Software ($189)

www.InfraSupportEtc.com

InfraSupport Etc

3968 Westbury Way

Eagan, MN 55123

Tel: (651) 260-1051

You DO Have Stuff Bad Guys Care About (SS5, Exec 3)

How to handle security threats against your IT infrastructure based on a personal international Internet adventure story that really happened.

PRIZES: (2) IT Security Reviews ($250ea)

www.pcsolutionsmn.com

PC Solutions

3839 Washington Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55412

Tel: (612) 588-7501

Leveraging Secure Remote Access (SS3, Exec 11,3)

Overview and analysis of secure remote access.  We will discuss the benefits and opportunities and considerations associated with this exciting technology.

PRIZES: (1) 5 Hours of FREE Network Consulting Time ($645)

(1) 3Com Home Wireless Gateway  ($250)

 

www.qwestdex.com

Qwest Dex

6401 Sycamore Lane

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Tel: (763) 971-7200

Exhibitor

Qwest Dex offers advertisers a unique opportunity to build their businesses with Qwest Dex print and online directory advertising options.  Advertisers can choose from an array of products and services to best meet their unique business needs - Yellow Pages, White Pages, On The Go directories, or Internet advertising on qwestdex.com.

PRIZES: (2) giftcertificates.com Certificates ($100 ea)

www.avisys.com

AVI Systems

6271 Bury Drive

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Tel: (952) 949-3700

Exhibitor

Let AVI Systems help you look and sound your best.  Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the most innovative presentation display product to hit the market since the debut of the projector, 3M Wall Display.  This professional flat-screen display system eliminates the need for a monitor, digital whiteboard, screen, easel pad, and projector – all with the push of a single button.

PRIZES: TBA

www.pinkbi.com

Pink Business Interiors

5825 Excelsior Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 55416

Tel: (952) 915-3100

Exhibitor

Pink Business Interiors, located in St Louis Park, Minnesota, is one of the largest business furniture distributorships in the Midwest.  Pink was founded in 1921 by Benjamin Pink, and today, Pink Business Interiors is one of the nations largest Preferred Haworth® Dealers and provides a complete array of turnkey services, from space-planning, design, delivery and installation, warehousing, and refurbishing services.  We offer products that support the entire business environment; from the bullpen to the Board Room.   Pink Business Interiors is committed to your success in helping you provide effective working and meeting spaces that meets both your budget and aesthetic needs.

PRIZES: TBA

www.mcnallans.com

McNallan Office Systems Inc

8851 Zealand Ave N

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Tel: (763) 424-3388

Exhibitor

McNallan Office Systems has been helping busy companies improve productivity through the use of technology for over 30 years.  Our featured product for the show is the Kyocera Mita line of Digital Copier/Printers.  Kyocera Mita Copier/Printers incorporate long life components into their print engine such as ceramic coated drums that are warranted for 500,000 pages, creating a family of high performance document systems that copy & print with fewer interruptions at less cost, saving time and money with every copy & print you make.

PRIZES: (2) On-Site Service Certificates ($155ea)

www.itex.com

ITEX

9909 South Shore Dr #2G

Minneapolis, MN 55441

Tel: (763) 546-4839

Exhibitor

 

 

 

PRIZES: (2) Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake Certificate ($100ea)

www.techlinkcentral.com

Techlink

730 Second Ave So #100

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Tel: (612) 584-1544

Exhibitor

TechLink is Minnesota technology leaders advising Minnesota business leaders on how to leverage technology for competitive gain.  Every quarter, over 35,000 Minnesota corporate and IT executives look to TechLink to make reasoned, informed decisions on technology.

PRIZES: (4) Tickets to a Twins Game ($)

www.cce.umn.edu/cpe

University of Minnesota Continuing Education

1994 Buford Ave #353 COB

St Paul, MN 55108

Tel: (612) 625-4273

Exhibitor

Whether it's a single employee who needs to update work-related skills or an entire department that needs specialized training - the University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education can meet your education needs.  Individuals can choose from a variety of credit and noncredit classes plus we can create a customized program to address company-specific education issues.

PRIZES: (2) Enrollment Credits for IT Classes ($250 ea)

www.discburn.com

DiscBurn.Com

3108 39th Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55421

Tel: (612) 782-8200

Exhibitor

 

 

PRIZES: (3) Sets 25 CDs, Printing, Duplication & Packaging ($75 ea)

www.pxpaperworx.com

PXPAPERWORX

8400 Normandale Lake Blvd #30

Bloomington, MN  55437

Tel: (952) 893-9233

Exhibitor

Laser engraving on wood, glass, acrylic, marble, leather, and other mediums.

 

PRIZES: TBA

www.twinwest.com

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

10550 Wayzata Blvd

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Tel: (952) 540-0234

Exhibitor / Host Chamber

 

 

PRIZES: TBA

www.allegramn.com

Allegra Print & Imaging

12006 Riverwood Dr

Burnsville, MN 55337

Tel: (952) 882-1820

Exhibitor

 

 

PRIZES: TBA

 

www.connect2002.com

HorizonEvents.com

3432 Denmark Ave #500

St Paul, MN 55123

Tel: (888) 901-8021

Event Producer