Rainier Square Conference Center, 1333 5th Ave., Seattle 98101
Cost:
$20 pre-paid ($25 after 3/17)
Register:
Click 'Online Registration' button or contact Nikki Ross, 206.389.7338.
Parking:
area parking structures
Sponsor:
Microsoft Corporation
Using Online Services to Thrive in a Tough Economy
In a tough economic environment, business managers are looking to reduce IT capital expenditure AND increase employee effectiveness. Is it possible to accomplish both at the same time? Tim Fletcher will discuss ways to reduce the cost of maintaining an IT infrastructure and managing servers, so your IT staff can focus on strategic initiatives that can help accelerate your business. You'll be able to breathe easier knowing that you are taking the right steps to protect your data, and focus on delivering great collaboration tools and serving your customers, not on managing technology.
This session is part three of a special four part Technology Thursdays series: Be Small, Look Big: Proactive Tech Solutions to Running Your Business in Tough Economic Times. This series focuses on cost-effective technology tools that will help you manage and grow your business in a down economy.
About the presenter Tim Fletcher is a senior product manager at Microsoft, responsible for Online Services - collaboration and messaging software, hosted on the web and delivered on a subscription basis. He has been immersed in eCommerce, IT consulting and Internet Marketing for 16 years.
Work Smarter with Technology Thursdays!
At Technology Thursdays' monthly sessions, you'll gain hands-on experience with the latest technology solutions to manage and grow your business. Sessions are informal and interactive, with plenty of time for Q&A with technology pros and your peers.
Be sure to bring your questions and plenty of business cards for networking with fellow Chamber members. Attendees will be eligible for some great Microsoft prizes!
Technology Thursdays is open only to Greater Seattle Chamber members. For information on Chamber membership click here. For more information on Technology Thursdays, contact Nikki Ross at 206.389.7338.
From I-5 Northbound:
Take the Seneca St. Exit (#165) and turn right onto 6th Ave. Travel 2 blocks north and turn left on Union St. The Rainier Square Atrium is next to Rainier Tower in the block bounded by 4th and 5th Avenues and Union and University Streets.
From I-5 Southbound:
Take the Union Street Exit (#165B). Drive 2 blocks west on Union St. The Rainier Square Atrium is next to Rainier Tower in the block bounded by 4th and 5th Avenues and Union and University Streets.
Parking
Entrance to the Rainier Square Parking Garage is on the south (left) side of Union St. between 4th and 5th Avenues. There are several other parking structures nearby, including one next to KeyBank on the south side of Union St. between 3rd and 4th Avenues. For additional parking information, click here.
Access to the Rainier Square Atrium and the Conference Center From the Rainier Square Garage: Take the elevator (not visible, but located behind the valet desk) to level 3 (Third Level Shops/Fifth Avenue). After exiting the elevator walk across the Atrium to the Conference Center.
From 5th Avenue: 1333 5th Avenue Entrance: Walk up one flight of stairs to the Conference Center. 1301 5th Avenue Entrance: Enter Rainier Tower near the Rock Bottom Brewery and continue past the bank of elevators and past the escalators. As you approach the security desk, turn right and walk up one flight of stairs. The Conference Center is on this level (level 3) in the north west corner.
From University Street: Walk up the stairs and proceed past the security desk. Walk up one more flight of stairs. The Conference Center is on this level (level 3) in the north west corner.
From 4th Avenue: Locate the elevator that is accessible without taking the escalator and proceed to level 3 (Third Level Shops/Fifth Avenue). After exiting the elevator walk across the Atrium to the Conference Center.
