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Michael Fortino Announced As Keynote Speaker Of the IVAA Fourth Annual Best Practices Conference

The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) is pleased to announce that Michael Fortino has been selected to deliver the opening and closing keynotes at the Fourth Annual Best Practices Summit to be held October 19-22, 2005, at the Houston Hyatt Regency.
"Mr. Fortino is ranked in the top 2% of all national keynote speakers and trainers in the country and his dynamic, motivational and humorous presentation style has entertained audiences in more than 17 countries and 1,100 organizations," states Heather Lee, Summit Committee member."We're enthusiastic about working with this vibrant and motivating presenter to bring our members and virtual assistants everywhere the best Summit yet," stated Kim Barnes Jefferson, Co-Chair of the 2005 Summit Committee. "We're confident that many will share in our excitement at the opportunity to hear one of the nation's top business speakers." For many small business owners, developing an effective marketing and public relations plan is a challenge. This can be especially true for virtual entrepreneurs who rely on the Internet and other technology outlets to provide professional services to clients.

Mr. Fortino will share with Summit attendees proven strategies to grow their businesses, make new contacts and gain professional recognition. "This year, the Summit theme is ?Spread the Word,' and Mr. Fortino's message ties in perfectly," says Andrea Cannavina, Summit Committee Co-Chair. "His opening keynote will focus on creative, powerful and effective marketing, public relations and networking strategies.

His closing keynote will recap key information from the Summit's first two days and challenge attendees with goal-setting exercises for the coming year." This is the Fourth Annual Best Practices Summit hosted by the International Virtual Assistants Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the development of the virtual assistance industry. Currently the IVAA has more than 600 members who provide virtual administrative, creative, technical and/or consulting services.
For more information about the IVAA and its members, visit www.ivaa.org.
For more information about the 2005 IVAA Summit or to register on line, visit www.vasummit.org..



Speakers, Etc Signs 22 Year Old Ephren Taylor, Jr., One of Americas Top Young Entrepreneurs as New Public Speaker

Kansas City, MO (ContentDesk) August 25, 2004 -- Executive Trustee of Christian Capital Group, LLC Ephren Taylor Jr. has signed as a public speaker with Speakers Etcetera. Ephren is enthusiastic about having the opportunity to speak to the public about basic, yet fundamental principles that can have a great impact on their level of wealth.While Ephren has had his share of success in corporate surroundings, he has also been very active in the religious realm. This is shown through Christian Capital Group, the not-for-profit ministry that is run by him and his wife. Christian Capital Group employs biblical principles to help Christians increase their financial resources through low risk investment opportunities.

Ephren's expertise in business and religious settings can give you some direction on how to position yourself on a road towards prosperity. While Ephren's track record speaks for itself, you will need to hear from the man himself to learn the techniques you can use to increase...

Speakers, Etc Signs 22 Year Old Ephren Taylor, Jr., One of Americas Top Young Entrepreneurs as New Public Speaker
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BioConvergence 2004 ? International Convergence Conference - May 19-20 2004 - London Barbican Exhibition Centre, UK

BIOCONVERGENCE 2004 will bring together delegates from many disciplines within biotechnology and informatics, from industry and academia. It will provide an international venue for partnering and showcasing products and technologies, as well as for learning from experts within industry and the financial community.Session I: The Biotechnology ChallengeChaired by Dr Malcolm Simms, Director of Innovation and Enterprise at Queen Mary University of London. Speakers include Dr Julie Logan, Director, Simfonec, London Enterprise Centre and Dr Roger Harrison, VP, Head of Oncology Strategic Business Unit, BTG Plc. Session II: The Convergence ChallengeChaired by Sue Harris, Managing Director, Andersen Piquet. Speakers include Dr Frederic Marcus, Principal Scientific Officer, European Commission.

Research Directorate and Susie Stephens, Principal Product Manager, Oracle Life Sciences, "Oracle'e Strategy in Life Sciences."Session IIIa: The Business Challenge Part 1:Chaired by John Poole, Small...

BioConvergence 2004 ? International Convergence Conference - May 19-20 2004 - London Barbican Exhibition Centre, UK
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