February 2007

We’re well into 2007 and with the new year comes new challenges. One of the major issues facing businesses today is the availability of tech talent, and the challenge of recruiting and maintaining it.

Outsourcing is one way that businesses have attempted to address this issue, with varying degrees of success and satisfaction. At the 2007 Massive Technology Show, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Outsourcing Panel. In this session, you will hear what works, what doesn’t, and how you can determine if it will help your business. Each one of our panelists is an expert in their field and has a unique perspective on this contentious debate.

Take the time to read this newsletter, or visit our website at www.massivetechshow.com to learn about the exciting new developments at next month’s show. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,


Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK

The secrets to attracting and keeping top talent according to Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK.

By Victor Chew Wong, The Office Journal

If there is one local success story that should inspire entrepreneurs in Vancouver and abroad, it is Brian Scudamore and how he grew his 1-800-GOT-JUNK empire.

The fact that he started it with $700 is the stuff of legend. Last year they grossed $106 million.

Early on, he had a notion that to be great he had to attract and keep great people. In these times of a tight labour market, his insights into how to find talent and retain it could not be more timely – for small and big business alike.

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Only 5 Weeks Left!

The clock is ticking! The 2007 Massive Technology Show is only 5 weeks away.

Book your tickets now at the early bird price of $99, before the price goes up to $149. Register now to save!

The All Access Pass gives you access to the entire speaker conference, including:

  • Leonard Brody, Best-selling Author and Visionary: Participatory Journalism

  • Patrick Sullivan, President, Workopolis: Tools for Online Recruitment

  • John Topping, Director B2B Operations, Google Inc.: Online Marketing Technology

  • Stephen King, Vice-President, Intuit Canada: SMB Online Marketing

  • Outsourcing Panel: see the experts debate this contentious issue (more information below)

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity, get your tickets now!
 
Sponsor Information Yahoo! Canada is Gold

Yahoo! Canada has just signed on as the newest Gold Sponsor for the 2007 Massive Technology. As well as being a Gold Sponsor Yahoo! Canada is also the official sponsor of the Yahoo! Think Tank, being held in booths 106 to 109.

Be sure to check out Yahoo! Canada's presentation in the Massive Conference on Search Engine Marketing 101. The only way to have access to this informative presenation is through an All Access Pass, so register today!

 
Massive 2007 Outsourcing Panel

Outsourcing Panel at the 2007 Massive Conference

A Massive first! For the 2007 show, we recruited some of the top business professionals in Canada to discuss the issues facing companies thinking of outsourcing all or part of their operations. Gain entry to this panel by purchasing an All Access Pass (only a limited number left at $99).

For more information click here.

Details:

Massive 2007 Outsourcing Panel

Cindy Pearson - MODERATOR, Vice-President, BCTIA
Cindy Pearson is a seasoned business manager with a track record for building profile and revenue for prominent industry associations. Currently, Ms. Pearson is Vice President of the BC Technology Industry Association (www.bctia.org), the largest technology association representing companies across BC. More.

Massive 2007 Outsourcing Panel

Wayne Gudbranson - PANELIST, President and CEO, Branham Group Inc.
J. Wayne Gudbranson is President and CEO of Branham Group Inc. Established in 1990 in Ottawa (Ontario, Canada), Branham Group Inc. (www.branhamgroup.com) is an international marketing and management consulting firm providing custom planning, marketing and partnering consulting services to established and emerging companies in the global ICT sector. More.

Massive 2007 Outsourcing Panel

Amyn Rajan - PANELIST, President and CEO of Orbital Technologies Inc.
Amyn Rajan is the President and CEO of Orbital Technologies Inc. (www.orbitaltech.com), a leading Vancouver-based software development services firm. With more than 14 years experience in the custom software development market, Amyn has positioned Orbital as a premium provider of custom outsourced software solutions to many of the world's leading software and technology companies. More.

Massive 2007 Outsourcing Panel

Kevin Penstock - PANELIST, Chairman & CEO, Goa - Canada
Mr. Penstock is a co-founder of Goa Strategies Corporation (www.goastrategies.com) and brings 15 years of extensive business and technical experience in information technology, software development, product management and R&D in key industry domains such as telecom, transportation logistics, and e-commerce. More.
 
Sponsor Information Silver Lining & INSINC newest partners of Massive!

We are pleased to announce that INSINC and Silver Lining are the newest supporters of the 2007 Massive Technology Show.

Silver Lining is our new business development supplier and will also be running the Massive Media Centre in Booth 1.

INSINC, an interactive netcasting service company, is our newest media sponsor. Be sure to visit INSINC on the tradeshow floor to see streaming video of all the day's events and to record your thoughts on technology and business.


 
Exhibitors for the 2007 Massive Technology Show Get Noticed

 There are still some great spots available , but they won't last! Contact us today and get involved.

Here are some of our new exhibitors for February:



We've now made it easier than ever to become a Massive Exhibitor! Sign up now through our Online Exhibitor Application & Payment Form.


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