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Live Events
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What is a Microsoft Connections Live Event? |
Microsoft Connections live events are designed to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about what Microsoft and its partners have to offer small business owners. At a Microsoft Connections live event, you can:
- Interact with a Microsoft Small Business Solutions Advisor to learn more about how technology can help you and your small business
- See live demonstrations of the latest Microsoft solutions for small business owners
- Understand how technology can have an impact on how your business runs
- Learn from the experiences of other small business owners in attendance
- Meet representatives of local Small Business Specialist Partners who can work with you to implement the technologies you see
Who Should Attend?
Microsoft Connections events can prove to be a valuable investment of your time if you:
- Are a small business owner
- Make technology purchasing decisions at the small business where you work
- Are starting up your own small business
What to Expect?
Microsoft Connections events begin at 8am and finish at 12pm. During our free event we generally try to expose you to one or two new technologies, spending the rest of the time digging deeper into products or services that have been available for some time and are likely to already be a part of your technology landscape. You'll walk away with some new products to consider, some tips and tricks you can implement today and resources that can help you continue your research.
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Connections Live Event Agenda
Small Business Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) solutions from Microsoft offer you and your employees powerful tools for collaborating and communicating with colleagues and customers.
Collaboration Session:
Join us and explore the world of small business teamwork. We’ll focus on digital collaborative workspaces and introduce you to new Microsoft hosted (Office Live) and in-house (Windows SharePoint Services 3.0) solutions for the small business. Enable your organization to stay connected no matter the size or geographic barriers.
Topics will include:
- Digital Workspaces
- Office Live
- Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Communications Session:
We understand the challenge of keeping your small business communication channels open and transparent. Microsoft small business unified communications technologies bridge the divide between computers and telephones with two different solutions: Windows Mobile 6 devices and the new Microsoft Response Point small business telephone system. Register today and attend our free live event to learn about these two brand new products.
Topics will include:
- Windows Mobile 6
- Response Point
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The Microsoft Connections Presenters
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Larry Garcia is an eight-year Microsoft veteran and has delivered over 500 seminars covering Microsoft technologies, products, and business solutions for small businesses and partners. His background includes an MCSE, with a focus on Windows networking, administration, performance tuning, and information worker productivity. He has over 16 years experience in training and instructional design covering software and technical competencies. With over two years experience with financial and business management solutions, one of Larry’s passions is developing intranet solutions with Microsoft SharePoint technologies. His speaking engagements include tech conferences, business expos, users groups, and a variety of trade shows. When he’s not working, Larry enjoys sports, home improvement projects and spending his time with his wife and two sons. |
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Jacob Rivera recently joined Microsoft after completing his MBA in finance and entrepreneurship at the University of California, Davis. A select recruit of the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy and former elected chair of a leading California business plan competition, Jacob has great affinity for small business and driving entrepreneurial business value. His unique experience includes: working as a financial/business analyst, studying abroad in Spain, and founding a successful business while completing his economics degree. Having lived in Louisiana (10 years), Texas (1 year), California (13 years), and New York (presently), Jacob proudly supports—and dreams of one day owning—the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and Sacramento Kings. During downtime, you’ll find Jacob on the golf course, basketball court, mountain (snowboarding), or at the theater. |
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