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are always benefits to membership and for members of the NY Electronic Commerce
Association there are panels and socials that offer the opportunity to learn
and network. Wednesday, June 7 Robert Johnston, president NY eComm Association
hosted one of their quarterly socials. Snacking on an apple and cheese puff I
met Donald Mang, (Paylinx) and Sofia Zemzov (Asb Bank). DVCi was well
represented by Kelleigh Johnson, Alison Hoffman and Leslie Valva and as we
chatted we met Sefton Cohen, who's company (Vignette) was the sponsor for the
evening. As I worked my way around the cozy downstairs of Astor Lounge I met
Steven Pacella and Joe Torres (MimEcom), Alison Matochak and Nick Nyhan
(Dynamic Logic) and David Naiman from Toronto. Ariel Assaf (Zwirl.com) and Dan
Brimberg (SohoNet) were also enjoying their first social eCom event. Just
before leaving Mark Seago told me about the three hour kayaking expeditions
offered on the West side boathouse (near Chelsea piers). Now there's a break
from the rat race!