Forever Wired Conference Agenda

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Potsdam, NY 13699

The 2011 Forever Wired Conference Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
11:00am to 12:00pm	Registration & Introduction to Vendors CAMP Atrium, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY Several technology related vendors such as Twinstate and NeuEon Inc. have confirmed.
12:00pm to 1:00pm	*Networking Lunch & Keynote Speaker** Robert A. Plane Atrium of Center for Advanced Materials Processing Welcome and Introductions: Anthony G. Collins, Clarkson University President Keynote Speaker: Bob Kerr - Owner of Swish Data Centers An entrepreneurial start up in 2006 based on the expertise of Bob Kerr and his wife, Mary Ellen Kerr, Swish Data today delivers federal enterprise architecture solutions to all facets of government operations and maintains cleared staff and facility to leverage State, Local and Federal business opportunities for clients. The Kerrs created a successful small business model in upstate New York with their share of booms and busts in this ever changing economy. Broadband and an emerging business climate are critical to building their creative lifestyle choice in the Adirondack North Country Region. * Fall style smoked turkey plate or vegetarian option.
1:15pm to 2:15pm	Session I CAMP Lecture Halls and Student Center Multi-Purpose Rooms Individuals can choose from the following five tracks, which are repeated in Session II. Adirondack Initiative (telecommuting tips) : Joshua Ball - Manager of Kentucky Teleworks Rural Entrepreneurship : Marc Compeau - Director of Reh Center for Entrepreneurship Micro-financing : Leigh Rodriguez - St. Lawrence County IDA and Jim Murphy - Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Government, Industry, and Higher Education Collaboration : Matt Draper - Deputy Director for Shipley Center for Innovation, Art Sciorra - City of Ogdensburg City Manager and Garry Douglas - President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce Mobile Computing : Jeff Yette - SLIC Network Solutions *To view full Bio's of the Speakers, please visit 2011 Conference Speakers*
2:15 pm to 2:30 pm	15 Minute Networking and Refreshment Break
2:30pm to 3:30pm	Session II CAMP Lecture Halls and Student Center Multi-Purpose Rooms All sessions from above repeated.

3:30pm to 4:30pm	Closing Clarkson University Student Center Atrium Summary of Best Demonstrated Practices Presentation of Scholarship.
1:15pm to 3:30pm	One-on-One Consultations Clarkson University ERC Interview Rooms Professionals are given the opportunity to have a private consultation with a member of the Forever Wired Leadership Team to discuss solutions to improve business. Consultation Services will be provided by: Clarkson University Reh Center for Entrepreneurship, Clarkson University Shipley Center for Inovation, and the SUNY Canton Small Business Center. To recieve a consultation, please pre-register or email ForeverWired@clarkson.edu.

The 2011 Forever Wired Conference will be held October 4th, 2011.
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