Seminars
10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM-7:00 PM

Keynote Luncheon
12:15 PM -1:45 PM

Networking
5:00 PM-7:00 PM

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Emerging Technologies:
What's Hot, What's Not and How can They Help my Business?
ROOM "A"

You read about these new technologies every day, but what are they? Do they help my bottom line? Hear from industry experts on these exciting emerging technologies, what pitfalls to avoid and how they can help your business.

Panelists
John Vitkus, IBM
Daniel Hoffman, M5 Networks Inc.
Anthony Daley, Westcon
James Cosentino, Storage (IBM)
Brian Harp, Panel Moderator

Small Business, BIG Profits - Public Relations Strategies that Work!
ROOM "B"

Can't afford to hire one of NYC's top PR firms to market and promote your company? Not to worry! Learn how your company can shine among the best and brightest in Westchester County by utilizing proven, cost-effective PR strategies and local resources.

Panelists
John Seng, Suburban Publishing
Liz Bracken-Thompson, Thompson & Bender
Nancy Gold, The Gold Standard, Panel Moderator

"Perspectives on Health Care Cost Containment
ROOM "B"

Health care cost containment. Perspectives from HR Directors, Insurance Carriers,
and Insurance Brokers on factors that have lead to the continual increased cost of employee health care plans and strategies you can employ to minimize the financial impact to
your organization.

Panelists
Michael Brachlow - Director and Founder, Benefitport
Luisa Marciano - Abigail Kirsch
Mark Rollins, The Rollins Agency, Moderator

 

12:00 PM - 7:00PM
EXHIBIT FLOOR OPENED
Meet and speak to exhibitors that will provide you
with the tools, strategies and resources that are vital to your business growth.

 

12:15 PM - 2:45PM
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Making the Web "Work" for Your Business
ROOM "A"

You want to be on the Web, but don't know what to look for and want to avoid costly mistakes. This seminar provides you an overview of the next generation Web sites, how to use e-commerce to sell your product on the Web and what to look for in a hosting provider.

Panelists
Gian Zoppo, Straighthink
William Abram, Pragmatix
T. Gregory Bender, CampaignBuilder
Howard Millman, Data System Services, LLC
Chris Furey, Savvy Networks, Moderator

Get Recognized! Sales and Marketing, Secrets to Success
ROOM "B"

Learn how these successful business leaders developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies that led to tremendous financial success and worldwide recognition for their companies

Panelists
Michael Weinstein, former Chief Executive Officer, Snapple Beverage Group
R. Vincent Park, Edge Communications
Robert Sanders, CEO, Hospitality Resource Group, Moderator

Venture Capital Survivor Program
Main Stage

During the "Survivor Style" competition, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to deliver a brief description of their business plan and explain why it should be funded, to a panel of judges who represent Venture Capital Firms, Angel Investors, and other successful entrepreneurs. Those businesses that have the greatest potential to receive funding will move to a final round, and the winners will be announced at the Networking Reception portion of Business Solutions 2004.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PARTICIPATE GO TO http://www.westchesterventuregrp.com