TBAN - Technology Business Alliance of Nevada

JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION
by
Doug Geinzer
Director of Online Classified Advertising
LasVegasSun.com - Recruiting Nevada

“Technology Job Trends”

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
$35 prepaid / $45 at the door
For more information call (702) 586.8689 or email tban@executiveservicespluslv.com

CILI RESTAURANT
5160 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH

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MEETING SPONSOR

ABOUT DOUG GEINZER
Since 1993, Las Vegas-based Recruiting Nevada has worked on the frontline to strengthen Nevada’s economy through socially responsible recruiting via the Internet. Leading the efforts is Doug Geinzer, founder of Recruiting Nevada.

Some of Geinzer’s first and most utilized areas of focus include Nevada’s weakest points of employment: nursing, teaching and engineering. However, Recruiting Nevada now addresses workforce shortages from all industries.

Recruiting Nevada was acquired by the Greenspun family in 2008 and Geinzer is now responsible for a portion of online strategies for LasVegasSun.com in addition to the Recruiting Nevada network of employment websites.

Geinzer has been the recipient of many awards including Entrepreneur of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, Most Innovative Business, Most Influential in Employment and the “Circle of Excellence Award” from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Geinzer was the founder and a five-year board member of the Las Vegas chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization. He is active and sits on the Boards or committees of the International Association of Employment Web Sites, Society for Human Resource Management, Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition, Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, Technology Business Alliance of Nevada, Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Nevada State College Diversity Committee as well as various Chambers of Commerce.

Geinzer previously owned a media group, which included the Las Vegas Employment Guide; Las Vegas Career Fairs, Las Vegas’ largest career fair company; Las Vegas Job Guide; and Diversity2000 – the first diversity recruiting magazine in the United States, which was distributed to every college campus in the country. Geinzer sold the media group to Cox and Landmark Communications in 1999 and then directed his focus to Classified USA! – Nevada’s largest recruitment advertising agency, which he co-owned with Ted Stepien. The company represented such companies as Merck, Coca-Cola, MGM Mirage, Valley Health System and Boyd Gaming.

A veteran of the United States Army, Geinzer exited the Army Reserves in 1996 after serving in a military intelligence unit, infantry unit and chemical warfare group. At the early age of 20, Geinzer was the youngest NCO of the 2-110th infantry after being awarded the Certificate of Achievement for graduating top of his class.

• 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

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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 Financing Environment for Startups: Is There Capital and How to Get It"

There is no mistake the financing environment has become a real challenge with respect to the current economy. Especially for Startups!

Join us as we delve into the financing environment. Learn the variety of investment sources available and how you can get involved; find out what kind of companies are receiving investments; and obtain advice if you are seeking capital now! Explore the forecast as to when the economic environment will turn.

Get answers to questions from our panel of speakers:

• Mark H. Brennan, The Brennan Consulting Group, LLC
• John Benedict, Esq., Attorney at Law, Law Offices of John Benedict

Join us for this presentation from members of the local investment community including members of the Vegas Valley Angels.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2008
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
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