Join Nexxtep Technology Services for our First Annual Technology Symposium!  We will provide lunch and hold three workshops covering topics related to business technology.  We will also give away some great door prizes, including a Lenovo netbook!

Who should attend:

• Executives and managers who want to plan a "technology roadmap" for their business's future.
• Members of professional services firms seeking to gain up-to-date knowledge on the latest technology trends.
• Any working professional in South Georgia or North Florida who is interested in expanding their knowledge of business technology.

Tentative Schedule:

Sponsored by:

Keynote Speaker:  Neal Rohrbach

Neal Rohrbach is the President of Marketing & Sales for Outfitters Holding Company, overseeing the marketing and public relations for Outdoor Channel Outfitters, the Outfitter Tuff brand, W.P. Productions and U.S. Education TV. He has merited National media coverage as an entrepreneur who co-founded one of BusinessWeek’s top 10 tools for small business and has been asked to speak to worldwide audiences on Social Media and Internet Marketing. Neal is a marketing zealot, creative crackjack and social media fiend who thinks outside the box, not off the shelf. He will also be the 2011 Host of the Outdoor Channel Outfitters television show.

About the Workshops:

How to Ensure the Safety of Your Critical Business Data

Marty Pochmara, Senior Unified Storage Specialist from EMC, will present on critical data security concerns for small businesses.

Battle of the Smartphones:  Who Wins?  YOU Decide.

BlackBerry, iPhone, Android, Windows or Palm?   Which one's right for you? Chief Technology Officer Ryan Williams will discuss the pros and cons of the most popular smartphones and post a list of questions you should consider when determining which smartphone is best for you. 

 Marketing our Business With the Internet

You'll learn how to take advantage of social media tools like blogs, Facebook and LinkedIn.  You'll also learn how to drive traffic to your website, build relationships with your customers and potential customers using online tools and how to generate leads. 

About the Presenters:

Stuart Avera is a co-founder and Vice-President of Nexxtep.  He has provided technology consulting services for companies all over the country for over thirteen years.  Stuart has been instrumental in providing numerous custom solutions, both hardware and software based, to a wide variety of industries.   He has helped hundreds of professional service firms with their technology needs through custom report writing, application development,  network integration and end-user support services.

Stuart is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems.  He began his career working in the accounting firm industry developing custom applications for various vendors including CCH, CSI and CPA Software.  Stuart later became Director of Development for a CRM software company where he developed extensive Lotus/Domino Server applications.

For the past year, Stuart has hosted a series of webinars on data protection and internet security.  His ability to translate his  technical knowledge into easily understandable concepts make him an excellent presenter on these topics.

Ryan Williams is a partner at Nexxtep Technology Services, Inc. which he has helped grown to become the largest technology leadership firm in South Georgia and 2007 Small Business of the Year. Ryan is also the co-author of the book “56 Tech Tips for Work, Home and Everywhere in Between.”  Ryan has provided technology consulting in 11 countries and has worked with a broad spectrum of businesses ranging from the fortune 100 to government agencies to small accounting firms.  He specializes in helping businesses improve efficiency, communication, and project management.

Ryan is a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, and he has spoken at conferences and seminars throughout the Southeast.  

Praise for Ryan:

"Ryan provided lots of valuable information. Those of us in the group were at different knowledge levels, but there was something useful for everyone. The tips were easy to implement and will certainly make us more efficient. This presentation was definitely worth our time."

Scott Addy
National Account Manager
DuPont

“Ryan does an absolutely fantastic job presenting useful information to his program participants. He teaches in a clear and concise manner that attendees easily understand and apply. We wouldn't hesitate to hire Ryan again!”

Scott Manley
Business Consultant
Valdosta State University

Anne Wilhoite Shenton is responsible for creating and reevaluating Nexxtep’s marketing strategy.  Anne is passionate about building mutually beneficial relationships with clients and potential clients. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Florida.  Anne is active in numerous civic organizations, including the Valdosta North Rotary Club, Metro One Young Professionals and the Literacy Volunteers Program. 

Anne has devoted the last year to learning about the new wave of online marketing and used her findings to establish Nexxtep's web and social media presence.   She has hosted webinars and tutorials on website markeitng and internet marketing.  She is also and Inbound Marketing Certified Professional, which acknowledges proficiency in inbound marketing principles such as blogging, search engine optimization, social media, lead conversion and lead nurturing.