TBAN - Technology Business Alliance of Nevada

Vegas PBS will soon occupy a new 112,000 square foot facility expected to achieve a LEED Gold ranking. The construction process, building materials, electronics, security systems, and use of solar/geothermal power will set a national television benchmark for energy conservation, digital integration, and public service.

The building will provide digital technology infrastructure to support digital media, homeland security/emergency response, online education, post-graduate certifications, and broadband distribution of video.

The use of green systems is  expected to lower operating costs over 40%, greatly reduce future disposal fees during equipment replacements, and lower absenteeism and health costs by providing a clean indoor air environment.

Sponsored by 

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
$35 prepaid / $45 at the door
For more information call (702) 586.8689 Cili Restaurant & Bar
5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TBAN is pleased to announce that Cili Restaurant is the new home for the 2009 TBAN luncheons

Download form for fax or mail registration

• Sy Esfahani, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, GES Exposition Services
• James A. King, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, American Casino Entertainment Properties

(Please see speaker bios below)

With the undulating workplace of the current recession; figuring out what your next move should be can become quite a task not only for the employee but for the hiree alike. Seizing opportunities during a decline
can be tricky but not impossible if you know on which areas of your business, career, job or position of employment needs to be focused. Join us as we delve into career and business navigation opportunities.

Topics include:
• How to keep your job
• How to get a job if you don’t have one
• Growing your career
• Taking advantage of adversity (layoffs, etc.)
• Personal training, development, etc.
• Adding more value to your employer

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
$35 prepaid / $45 at the door
For more information call (702) 586.8689
Cili Restaurant & Bar
5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TBAN is pleased to announce that Cili Restaurant is the new home for the 2009 TBAN luncheons

Download form for mail or fax registration

TBAN’s January Luncheon Sponsored by

TeleData Contractors

TeleData Contractors provide customers with state-of-the-art solutions for their communications needs, and provides responsive service and support so that they are included in the growth of their customers.

TeleData Contractors, Inc. / Comworx Inc. is well recognized in the Southern Nevada communication technology industry. TeleData Contractors, Inc./ Comworx Inc. value honesty, integrity, and professional customer service.

These are qualities demanded of all its operations and of all of its personnel. They are qualities the company endeavors to offer to each and every customer it has the privilege of doing business with.

TeleData Contractors, Inc. / Comworx Inc. have assembled a technical staff with a combined experience of more than 275 years in the communications industry. The certifications held by the technical staff include ShoreTel,

Toshiba, Nortel, Vonexus, and Cisco for voice products. Our Networking division holds certifications in Microsoft, Novell, and SonicWall. Our Cabling division certifications include Systimax, Ortronics, Hubbell, and AMP for cabling, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for air blown fiber, Bosch for security and card access, and Harrington Signal fire alarm. TeleData Contractors, Inc. / Comworx Inc. take great pride in employing a well-trained and certified technical staff to assure its customers a properly and professionally executed installation.

Speaker Bios

Sy Esfahani, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, GES Exposition Services

Sy Esfahani has held numerous IT executive positions with several major companies for the past 25 years. He holds a BS degree in Computer Science from University of Nebraska and Master Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.

For the past Eight years at GES, as the CIO and EVP, Sy Esfahani has helped transformed GES into the technology leader within trade show industry. GES Exposition Services, a subsidiary of Viad Corp. (NYSE: VVI) services every major convention market across North America and United Kingdom. GES has launched new innovative products as well as implementing world class ERP & CRM systems. GES was nominated as the three finalists among 600 entries from 30 different countries for the Adobe prestigious MAX award for reinventing the exhibitor catalog using Adobe technologies.

Prior to joining GES, Sy held the position of Vice President of IT at Applied Communication Inc, (NASDQ: ACIW), a global software company in EFT and financial market, Sy managed eight global software products and launched five new products to the market.

Prior to that, Sy held a position of Vice President of IT at DMSI, a leading software company in distribution management industry. As the head of technology, Sy was able to launch an entire new distribution system using client server technology and replacing the entire legacy application at DMSI.

Sy also has held numerous positions including the Director of System & Programming during his 12 years tenure at First Data Corp, former fortune 500 company, credit card processing company. Sy was  responsible for building a new IT organization from ground up to support the launch of a new line of business at First data.

James A. King, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, American Casino Entertainment Properties

Over fourteen years of technical experience in all aspects of Information Technology. Decorated veteran of the United States Air Force stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Currently serving as the VP & CIO at American Casino Entertainment Properties, LLC; owners of the Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and the Aquarius Hotel and Casino located in Laughlin directing a staff of 50 employees spanning a staff if four properties. Jim specializes in rebuilding Information Technology departments from the ground up. His goal is to build a team of IT professionals that can leverage and align themselves to meet whatever the current business need is.

Previous career senior management positions include: Ahern Rentals; AC Houston Lumber Company; Marnell Corrao Associates; Chagach Alaska Corporation and Aramark Sports & Entertainment.

The Clark County School District’s new technology campus — a $65 million, 112,000-square-foot complex that will be the new home of Vegas PBS — won’t be finished until March. But already, admirers are lining up.

Architects are praising its environmentally and aesthetically innovative design.
Local agencies are seeking to use the facility, which includes a homeland security nerve center, for teaching medical personnel and training crime scene investigators.  Other public television stations are evaluating it as a model for expanding beyond the basic programming that they have long been known for.  Public television has rarely been this interesting — homeland security, distance education and cooking shows, all in a building that redefines “green” construction. Read full story:

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Tom Axtell, General Manager of Vegas PBS - Green Technology

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 – 11:30 am 1:30 pm   

Vegas PBS will soon occupy a new 112,000 square foot facility expected to achieve a LEED Gold ranking. The construction process, building materials, electronics, security systems, and use of solar/geothermal power will set a national television benchmark for energy conservation, digital integration, and public service. The building will provide digital technology infrastructure to support digital media, homeland security/emergency response, online education, post-graduate certifications, and broadband distribution of video.  The use of green systems is expected to lower operating costs over 40%, greatly reduce future disposal fees during equipment replacements, and lower absenteeism and health costs by providing a clean indoor air environment.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009   
11:30 a.m. Networking and Check-in 
12:00 noon Program and Lunch
Cili Restaurant 
5150 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada  89119

Bio: Tom Axtell has been General Manager of Vegas PBS in Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1994. He has worked at NPR and PBS stations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Fargo/Morehead, Spokane, and Milwaukee. He has also served as a College Vice President for Advancement, legislative aid to a state senator, political campaign manager, and swimming coach.

Vegas PBS operates Channel Ten plus 12 additional video channels that are distributed on cable and wireless services.  Extensive non-broadcast and Internet media services to serve education, public safety, public health, and the deaf and blind have been started under his leadership.

Tom’s national experience includes service as a member of the PBS Board of Directors, where he served as chair of Task Forces on Governance, K-12 Education, and Station Economics.  He has been Treasurer of the National Educational Telecommunications Association, and the Pacific Mountain Venture Network.  He is also a member of the board of RealityWorks, a for profit corporation marketing technology-based health education products.