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Thank you to our sponsors and everyone that participated in
the 14th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference.


Mark Your Calendar!
The 15th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference
is scheduled for October 21 and 22, 2010 in Hood River. See you in the Gorge.



2009 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Robert D. Atkinson
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Dr. Robert D. Atkinson

President, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

Robert Atkinson is the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington, DC-based technology policy think tank. He is also author of the State New Economy Index series and the book, The Past And Future Of America's Economy: Long Waves Of Innovation That Power Cycles Of Growth (Edward Elgar, 2005). He has an extensive background in technology policy, he has conducted ground-breaking research projects on technology and innovation, is a valued adviser to state and national policy makers, and a popular speaker on innovation policy nationally and internationally.

In 1999, he was featured in "Who's Who in America: Finance and Industry." In 2002, he was awarded the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award Silver Medal. In addition, Government Technology Magazine and the Center for Digital Government named him one of the 25 top Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of Information Technology. In 2006, Inc. Magazine listed Atkinson as one of 19 Friends of Small Business in Washington. Ars Technica listed Atkinson as one of 2009's tech policy People to Watch. See complete bio.

The Oregon Connections conference draws attendees from all regions of the state to share ideas, experiences and knowledge about telecommunications. The 2009 conference presenters and attendees will explore the importance and value of broadband telecommunications for business, government, education, healthcare, public safety, communities and individuals given the transition from an industrial-based economy to an information-based global economy.

About the October 2009 Conference

Theme: "Oregon Telecom: The Network Economy"
What: 14th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference
When: Thursday and Friday, October 29 - 30, 2009
Agenda: See conference agenda
Where: Best Western Agate Beach Inn and conference facility, Newport, Oregon, www.agatebeachinn.com
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2009 Sponsors

EMERALD SEA SPONSOR
LS Networks

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GOLDEN SEA SPONSORS
CoastCom, Inc.

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Cisco Systems, Inc.

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The Association of Oregon Counties

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SEA EAGLE SPONSORS
City of Eugene

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Juniper Networks

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SEA STAR SPONSOR
Central Coast Economic Development Alliance

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ComSpan


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Oregon Business Development Department
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CenturyLink

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MINet

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ID Consulting

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EasyStreet Online Services

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North Sky Communications

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PEAK Internet

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