Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Courtney Pulitzer's Calendar of Events

Don’t forget to check out our other full listing of events online at:
http://www.pulitzer.com/calendar/othercalendars.html

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FEATURED EVENT:

FEATURED SPECIAL:
Social Circles -- NY’s premier activity club - is a great social networking vehicle and good way to meet new people. From now through November 30, readers from this list receive 30% off of membership (to receive the discount, call Lynn at 212-505-9985 ext. 25 and mention “Courtney”). Not only will it broaden your circles of friends (there are 2000 members, successful professionals, ages 20s-40s), but you’ll also acquire a busy, fulfilling social life packed with lots of new things to do. You can view this month’s calendar at www.socialcircles.com.

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** FundingPost Venture Breakfast
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Place: 1633 Broadway, 47th Floor
Cost: $65
Rsvp: http://www.fundingpost.com/events.asp?refer=ed-ib








** Places with many other events listed:
Alley Event - http://www.alleyevent.com
Bernardo’s List - www.bernardoslist.com
EuroCircle - http://eurocircle.com/events
EventMe! - http://www.eventme.com
NYNMA - http://www.nynma.org
Association for Women in Technology, Southern California Chapter - www.awtsocal.org.
T/Bex mailing list - tbexlist@DowntownNY.com
WWWAC List - http://wwwac.org

** Ongoing events:
Monday Night Magic: (and now they're other nights too!)
Magic: Close-up in Concert and Sideshow Saturday Night are produced by Magical Nights Inc, the pre-eminent source for high quality magical entertainment for sophisticated audiences. Magical Nights is the producer of Monday Night Magic, New York's longest-running Off-Broadway magic show, now in it's sixth year. For information on all Magical Nights productions call (212) 615-6432.

Thursday, November 14, 2002

Wireless Alliance 2002 ~ by Tery Spataro of Mind Arrays

Seven Finnish wireless companies met with sixteen US companies to bridge business from across the waters. FINPRO provided the opportunity for the businesses to meet each other hosted by Consulate General of Finland. Finnish Wireless companies are looking to form relationships with US based businesses. FINPRO and the Finnish Consulate arranged for the opportunity to bring both countries together for tabled business discussions. According to Jari Sinkari, Deputy Consul General, the group partnering program is a very efficient way to test the attractiveness of products and services in the American market during a period when the demand of wireless services is starting to get off the ground, but is in early phases. "We at the consulate were very happy that we could be facilitators in the process."

Lasse Baldauf, Head of FINPRO Stamford, said "New York is the first leg of the three meetings planned for the group who is continuing this week onto Comdex and concluding in Silicon Valley. At the end of the tour, several tens of meetings with potential partners, customers or other relevant players in the wireless marketplace will have taken place." Mr. Baldauf also went on to say, "Since no single continent has a leading edge over the others in terms of migrating to the 2.5 and 3G networks. It is vitally important to form global relationships, and thus be better geared for the launching the next level of services and products, wherever it may be."

Finnish Wireless companies comprised of entertainment wireless technologies to wireless business based services and technologies. US companies invited included big business: IBM, HP, NEC, Sony Music Entertainment to smaller businesses focused on wireless technologies, creative services, legal and professional services. Larry Gardner, CEO of CyberExtruder based in New York, is one of the US businesses that met with Finnish companies, commented, "companies are eager to build and extend their businesses with foreign businesses as well as share technologies. It's an exciting opportunity!" CyberExtruder developed software that converts a single 2-dimensional image into a fully developed 3-dimensional model in seconds.

Vivian Rigney, CEO Moom Solutions Helsinki, is looking for; "Intelligent, effective partnerships in which both succeed in increasing shareholder value." I like the potential that Moom's technology brings to the direct response arena, in creating new effective way to distribute e-Vouchers and e-Tickets. You can either receive a bar-coded offer on your mobile device for scanning or have the option to print-at-home (PAH).

A discussion about the killer apps broke out. Eero Knuutila, VP Marketing for Sumea, a game development company, which creates cutting-edge games for Java-enabled, mobile phones, enthusiastically answered that "games are the killer app." Though all Seven Finnish wireless businessmen agreed that email is still the number one killer app. The mobile device of choice, Mikko Riepula, Managing Director of WIFICOM, said is his mobile phone! "It's easy to carry and I get all of my email on it!" WIFICOM is a leader in the European service management business.

International wireless companies wanting to do business in the US have to consider the challenge the US carriers present. Sprint and Verizon use American-designed standard called code division multiple access, or CDMA. ATT Wireless, Cingular and T-Mobile use the global system for mobile communications, GSM used in Europe and Asia. Nextel has it's own technology, called Iden. (*Source New York Times: Simon Romero) Aware of the various US platforms Finnish companies present technologies that are agnostic.

The joint effort between the Finnish Consulate and FINPRO's pre-arranged tabled meetings made doing business so much more friendlier, for both parties. At the reception, Leonard LaVardena, FINPRO, made sure business executives were being introduced to potential business partners. During the reception I bumped into international entrepreneur, Mark Frieser, CEO Consect, who was enthusiastic about the opportunities that the Finnish companies present. Mark accompanied by his lovely and always engaging wife, Elyn Wollensky.

FINPRO has arranged meetings in with US Wireless businesses in Las Vegas and Silicon Valley for the coming week. Finnish wireless companies represented: WES, MOOM Solutions, LOOPM, WIFICOM, CIDERCONE WIRELESS, SUMEA, CREANOR

Wireless Alliance 2002: Finnish Consulate, New York, NY - by Tery Spataro


Seven Finnish wireless companies met with sixteen US companies to bridge business from across the waters. FINPRO provided the opportunity for the businesses to meet each other hosted by Consulate General of Finland. Finnish Wireless companies are looking to form relationships with US based businesses. FINPRO and the Finnish Consulate arranged for the opportunity to bring both countries together for tabled business discussions. According to Jari Sinkari, Deputy Consul General, the group partnering program is a very efficient way to test the attractiveness of products and services in the American market during a period when the demand of wireless services is starting to get off the ground, but is in early phases. "We at the consulate were very happy that we could be facilitators in the process."

Lasse Baldauf, Head of FINPRO Stamford, said "New York is the first leg of the three meetings planned for the group who is continuing this week onto Comdex and concluding in Silicon Valley. At the end of the tour, several tens of meetings with potential partners, customers or other relevant players in the wireless marketplace will have taken place." Mr. Baldauf also went on to say, "Since no single continent has a leading edge over the others in terms of migrating to the 2.5 and 3G networks. It is vitally important to form global relationships, and thus be better geared for the launching the next level of services and products, wherever it may be."

Finnish Wireless companies comprised of entertainment wireless technologies to wireless business based services and technologies. US companies invited included big business: IBM, HP, NEC, Sony Music Entertainment to smaller businesses focused on wireless technologies, creative services, legal and professional services. Larry Gardner, CEO of CyberExtruder based in New York, is one of the US businesses that met with Finnish companies, commented, "companies are eager to build and extend their businesses with foreign businesses as well as share technologies. It's an exciting opportunity!" CyberExtruder developed software that converts a single 2-dimensional image into a fully developed 3-dimensional model in seconds.

Vivian Rigney, CEO Moom Solutions Helsinki, is looking for; "Intelligent, effective partnerships in which both succeed in increasing shareholder value." I like the potential that Moom's technology brings to the direct response arena, in creating new effective way to distribute e-Vouchers and e-Tickets. You can either receive a bar-coded offer on your mobile device for scanning or have the option to print-at-home (PAH).

A discussion about the killer apps broke out. Eero Knuutila, VP Marketing for Sumea, a game development company, which creates cutting-edge games for Java-enabled, mobile phones, enthusiastically answered that "games are the killer app." Though all Seven Finnish wireless businessmen agreed that email is still the number one killer app. The mobile device of choice, Mikko Riepula, Managing Director of WIFICOM, said is his mobile phone! "It's easy to carry and I get all of my email on it!" WIFICOM is a leader in the European service management business.

International wireless companies wanting to do business in the US have to consider the challenge the US carriers present. Sprint and Verizon use American-designed standard called code division multiple access, or CDMA. ATT Wireless, Cingular and T-Mobile use the global system for mobile communications, GSM used in Europe and Asia. Nextel has it's own technology, called Iden. (*Source New York Times: Simon Romero) Aware of the various US platforms Finnish companies present technologies that are agnostic.

The joint effort between the Finnish Consulate and FINPRO's pre-arranged tabled meetings made doing business so much more friendlier, for both parties. At the reception, Leonard LaVardena, FINPRO, made sure business executives were being introduced to potential business partners. During the reception I bumped into international entrepreneur, Mark Frieser, CEO Consect, who was enthusiastic about the opportunities that the Finnish companies present. Mark accompanied by his lovely and always engaging wife, Elyn Wollensky.

FINPRO has arranged meetings in with US Wireless businesses in Las Vegas and Silicon Valley for the coming week. Finnish wireless companies represented: WES, MOOM Solutions, LOOPM, WIFICOM, CIDERCONE WIRELESS, SUMEA, CREANOR

Written by Tery Spataro of Mind Arrays (November 14, 2002)

Thursday, November 07, 2002

NYNMA Technology Showcase (nee Super Cyber Suds)

What began as a way for startups to show off and like-minded techies to network among peers has been a bonafide showcase for a few years now. This year's NYNMA Super Cyber Suds was renamed the Technology Showcase and it drew in over 400 people throughout the half-day event at the Metropolitan Pavilion. All the exhibitors experienced the crush of traffic and NYNMA executive director Alice O'Rourke commented that there were great people with high energy."

Silicon Alley Station's Bob Ponce and Dolly Nielsen were broadcasting live throughout the day and as I approached the "station," powered for free by Gaia Power Technologies, they were interviewing @NY editor Erin Joyce. I chatted with the three of them, who in turn introduced me to Gaia founder, CTO and Manufacturing VP Dr. Ib I. Olsen. Primary Support Solutions president Michael Kraner expounded on how his firm provided the technical support for NYNMA this day. Sister and Brother dynamic-duo Alexandra and James Ontra of Ontra Presentations were highlighting their technology solutions for complex presentations and sales.

Metamorphnet's managing director Hsiaoping Jao was perusing the aisles of exhibitors, as were Appgate CEO Goran Marby, Deloitte & Touche's Ellen Auwarter, Twin Towers Fund director of Technology Howard Greenstein, and Diana Butler. I met Logicworks director of marketing John Wolff, Kidbiz3000 president and CEO Saki Dodelson, and House.com president Dan Parisi at their booths, respectively. NYS Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research director of public information Jim Denn was sharing a booth with NYU CAT "Patroness of Order, Slayer of Chaos" Debbi Baum.

With such a positive day with new exhibitors alongside old, big companies next to small ones, it was proof that the tech scene is alive and well in New York City.

Wednesday, November 06, 2002

ADV ~ Accents by Allison

Economy got you down? No job yet? Don't fret! Give yourself a little treat for getting through the week with a beautiful new garmento! Clothing from "Accents By Allison" (http://www.accentsbyallison.com) is so timeless and hip and the shopping online is so easy with your personal shopper--Allison--that you'll even bypass Scoop!

C'est vrai! Summer clearance items still exist (perfect for the upcoming cruise you're booked, er, dreaming, about. Check out: Alexia Admore, AnnaBui, Nataya-Yantha, Suss, Atlantic Coast, Liquid, Sawary Jeans, Hanky Panky,Teresa Goodall Join us at http://www.accentsbyallison.com Even better, if you're in Manhattan and see something you like, "Allison" will bring it to you to try on! How's that for personal shopping service! tery@accentsbyallison.com

The White Truffle Festival

If it makes a pig go crazy with desire, it can't be bad, right? Well, that was just part of my reasoning for attending the New York Grand "Tartufi Tasting" on Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at The Plaza hotel. Produced by ItalEspo/The White Truffle Festival, this event benefited the Windows of Hope organization. Starting off at Thor's Hammer Martini Bar, guests whet their appetite before heading into the center of the elegant room where white and red wines were being served by John Given wines, Fiume Wines, Palm Bay Imports and Paterno Imports.

Then I made my way around the room and sampled ten different truffle-inspired little dishes. By far the best were The Plaza's Foie Gras "Milk Shake" with Truffle Shaving and Braised Frog Legs with Chives, Veloutee with White Truffle. I was able to chat with executive producer/director of the festival, John Edward Smith, who explained how this 16-year old annual festival came about. It began with a marketing effort to become and promote a sister city in Italy from where the truffles originated. EventMe!'s Volker Detering showed me around the room and I met up with two women who had learned about the event through his specialized service. If you have a penchant for truffles, and enjoy enlightened conversation with similar foodies, check out the next one at: www.italmangia.com

Tuesday, November 05, 2002

Publisher's Note~ Publishing change, Get out and Vote

Seasons change and with them come change in life. While we've been having a good long run as a weekly newsletter, this writer is beginning to focus on new directions and avenues for her talents. Not willing to give up my beloved and not wanting to disappoint the thousands of readers, we will continue to publish, but on a monthly schedule. We view our publication as a trusted resource that people anticipate receiving. And because we're all being bombarded with spam at an unprecedented rate, and because we don't want to be treated the same way (i.e. to be deleted), we're hoping our limited schedule will keep us with your other "favorites."

By all means, please send us your announcements and event listings. The Calendar will continue on a bi-weekly basis and we'll still be covering the events you want to know about.

In the meantime, enjoy Election Day! Get out and VOTE!

~ Courtney

ADV ~ NetworkingForProfessionals

Being successful in business means having the right business relationships. At Networking For Professionals you can immediately begin to grow your business network by connecting with other successful professionals. Networking For Professionals is a new, dynamic, online networking group. Unlike traditional networking groups we put you in control. You select the members you would like to meet from our entire database. Members build relationships, exchange referrals, ideas, and introductions to other sources of business. JOIN NOW - FIRST MONTH FREE Go to www.NetworkingForProfessionals.com * If we don't have your professional category, ask us to include it by emailing us at support@NetworkingForProfessionals.com / Join now and after your free month receive a special discount rate of $10 per month, courtesy of Courtney Pulitzer. (Regular fees are $20 a month). Just type the letters cp into the promotional code box on the join now page to receive this offer.

Where Has All The Money Gone? (VCs need not apply)

We all knew it to be true, and we were told by "the officials" that the effects of 9/11 were going to be long lasting. Just how long still remains to be seen, in many ways. Many people and businesses jumped on the Support Bandwagon in short time. Instantly and for months monetary support and programs came pouring in and became part of the system for those in need. And the government has extended deadlines and benefits for many programs as they determine that there are still many more people in need of assistance.

Yet, there are still thousands of individuals who didn't apply for any financial, physical, business or emotional support for a long time. Some are just now speaking up. And they are beginning to realize that the support systems are drying up. The programs that are left are either winding down or shutting down and some people are finding they just don't fit into the programs' guidelines. I would like to speak to this group, for I am finding I am among it. I'll wax personal for a moment. After running a successful enterprise for the burst, boom and bust of the technology scene in New York (and elsewhere), my business began changing significantly after the stock market crash in April 2001 and then dramatically after September 11th.

My experience was not uncommon and there are thousands of businesses in the same boat. For whatever reason (shock, disbelief, pride, pain) I did not run to the doors of those handing out assistance right away. In fact, it took me several months to get the necessary papers together and begin facing the harsh reality that my life and business were now in the middle of a very different world and that the future was very uncertain. I went down to and filed my claim for the World Trade Center Business Recovery Loan and I am now exploring other options available to me.

I would like to get a group of professionals together who are in a similar predicament and see what other options, if any, are still available. We will discuss: options for those who are self-employed, options for small businesses, unemployment, loans, grants and other venues for support. Perhaps, if we get enough support, we can petition whoever our new governor is to get this overlooked population some assistance.

Please email me if you would like to meet up with me to discuss these issues. Courtney at Pulitzer dot com

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Cyber Scene Social Notes ~ 11/5/02


** If you're hailing a taxi, but see that someone was there before you, the only polite thing to do is to let them go first.

TCS Intro ~ 11/5/2002

THE CYBER SCENE

NEW YORK November 5, 2002

This Week
Publisher's Note
Where Has All The Money Gone? (VCs need not apply)
Good Times
Ritzy MOUSE
Behind the Scene at the International EMMAs ~ by Tery Spataro
What we can learn from each other - Swedish American Biotech event
ETA: Now for Drama
Regular Features
Shakers & Stirrers
Bits & Bytes
Subscriptions
"The Cyber Scene" is published weekly. Subscriptions are free.
Calendar of Events Cocktails With Courtney
The Cyber Scene (html) The Cyber Scene (text)
Calendar of Events
Our calendar of select industry events is a must-have companion to the weekly newsletter that covers them after the fact.

Upcoming Events

Olive Seminars on Personal Branding - coming this Fall in New York and San Francisco
Olive FEATURED EVENT:
** NYNMA's Technology Showcase
November 7
Exhibit Floor Hours: 4-5PM NYNMA Members Only. 5-8PM Open to General Public
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues), NYC

Like many good things in life, NYNMA's Super CyberSuds had evolved and undergone a re-branding. Last year's Super CyberSuds is now the Technology Showcase and you won't want to miss this one.
Meet "NYNMA's Top Technology 2002" winners and "NYNMA's Technology to Watch 2003" exhibitors. Focus will be on Business Connections, Market Intelligence and NY Opportunities. Following in the steps of Super CyberSuds from 4-8pm, the Showcase presents the companies and people who are succceeding today. With the Showcase, we've added two innovation business connections events: Matchpoint and Fortune 1000 Face2Face to ensure you meet other attendees who will help you achieve your goals.

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Seasons change and with them come change in life. While we've been having a good long run as a weekly newsletter, this writer is beginning to focus on new directions and avenues for her talents. Not willing to give up my beloved and not wanting to disappoint the thousands of readers, we will continue to publish, but on a monthly schedule. We view our publication as a trusted resource that people anticipate receiving. And because we're all being bombarded with spam at an unprecedented rate, and because we don't want to be treated the same way (i.e. to be deleted), we're hoping our limited schedule will keep us with your other "favorites."
By all means, please send us your announcements and event listings. The Calendar will continue on a bi-weekly basis and we'll still be covering the events you want to know about.
In the meantime, enjoy Election Day! Get out and VOTE!
~ Courtney

Friday, November 01, 2002

Courtney Pulitzer's Calendar of Events

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FEATURED EVENT:

FEATURED SPECIAL:
Social Circles -- NY’s premier activity club – is a great social networking vehicle and good way to meet new people. From now through November 30, readers from this list receive 30% off of membership (to receive the discount, call Lynn at 212-505-9985 ext. 25 and mention “Courtney”). Not only will it broaden your circles of friends (there are 2000 members, successful professionals, ages 20s-40s), but you’ll also acquire a busy, fulfilling social life packed with lots of new things to do. You can view this month’s calendar at www.socialcircles.com.

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NYC
** US-Mexico Chamber Of Commerce "Employment Related Issues Facing Foreign Companies Doing Business In The United States"
Date: October 30, 2002
Time: Registration And Continental Breakfast: 8:15 – 8:30 A.M.; Presentations And Discussion: 8:30 – 9:45 A.M.
Place: Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, New York City
Cost: $20.00 For Members Of The US-Mexico Chamber Of Commerce And $30.00 For Non-Members
Rsvp: Www.Usmcoc.Org. E-Mail: Northeast@Usmcoc.Org

NYC
** ETA-ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE - Bringing the entertainment industry and technologists together. http://www.etaexpo.com
Date: Wednesday, October 30th - November 1st, 2002
Place: Tribeca Grand Hotel.
Info: You Can See the Conference Program at http://www.etaexpo.com/conferenceagenda.html
Rsvp: http://www.etaexpo.com/register.html / Or contact: 310.229.8915, email info@etaexpo.com
Cost: $295 by 10/28; $395 at door; includes cocktail receptions, VIP event on Halloween, and full conference. LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. Sessions for $50 by 10/28

NYC
** The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York ~ Biotech Conference
Date: October 31, 2002
Place: Citibank Auditorium, 599 Lexington Avenue, New York
Info: biotechnology is just beginning to reshape the global heath care industry! How can investors, entrepreneurs and communities play a role? Gain insight into how biotechnology is transforming the pharmaceutical industry from the leadership of AstraZeneca. Explore the investment and economic opportunities with global industry experts and regional development professionals. Get a peek into the future technologies that will fuel the industry with Carl Feldbaum, President of the Biotechnology Industry Organization. For a day packed full of exciting presentations that will open your eyes to the future of Global Biotechnology.
Cost: $ 295
Rsvp: http://www.saccny.org/biotech/biotech.asp for more information and for registration or contact Ingrid Carozzi at 212-838-5530, ingrid.carozzi@saccny.org

NYC
** Women’s Leadership Exchange Conference
Date: November 1, 2002
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Place: Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue at 53 Street, New York City
Info: http://www.womensleadershipexchange.com/conf.php?confname=newyork&pagena
me=tracks
If your business has exceeded $1–20 million in revenues or your goal is to do so, then come to the Women’s Leadership Exchange conference. 100s of women leading established companies to make connections, create alliances and attend skill-building interactive business seminars. Designed to create breakthroughs to the next level of growth. Keynoting will be Governor Ann Richards. 6 educational tracks (management, strategy, sales and marketing, technology, finance & operations, outreach and life) with 18 seminars, facilitated networking sessions and awards celebrating women who have shifted the paradigm of how women are perceived as leaders in the world.
Rsvp: www.womensleadershipexchange.com or call 888.937.5800
http://www.womensleadershipexchange.com/conf.php?confname=newyork&pagena
me=registration

BERLIN
** EDventure's High-Tech Forum
Date: November 3 - 5, 2002
Time:
Place: Berlin, Germany
Cost: Register before September 30, 2002, to take advantage of our early-registration discount - USD 2,500 (~2,521 Euro), a 15% savings over the regular USD 2,950 (~2,975 Euro) fee. Alternatively, register two people from your organization for USD 4,000 (~4,034 Euro).
Info: It has been a tough year in Europe, and that makes it an especially good time to reassess your business models, find new partners, and make sure you know what your competition is up to - whether it's new marketing approaches or new technology to support customers. The IT marketplace is uniquely complex and integrated; no one can be a part of it without interacting with players outside his own specialty. For 12 years, the High-Tech Forum has provided entrepreneurs and executives at established companies the opportunity to do just that. Our past attendees regularly tell us how valuable the Forum is - not just in new insights, but in contacts that led to profitable new business opportunities they would not have discovered otherwise.
http://www.edventure.com/htforum/

NYC
** The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce 2002 Annual Business Awards Breakfast
Date: November 6, 2002
Time: 8:00AM - 9:30AM.
Place: Citicorp Center, 53rd & Lex
Info: Keynote speaker Honorable NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Mayor Bloomberg will discuss the state of the city as it relates to the business community.
Cost: Member Advanced: $50.00; Advanced: $55.00; Member Door: $55.00; Door: $60.00
Rsvp: http://www.manhattancc.org/events/Eventdetail.cfm?QID=1124

SANTA MONICA
** Endowments & Foundations
Date: November 4 - 7, 2002
Place: The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
Info: A Critical Time to Reevaluate Your Investment Strategy
Rsvp: http://www.iirusa.com/E&F/
***Mention priority code XUEME when registering, and receive a $50 discount!***

** RUSSOFT National Software Development Association announces its new initiative – Russian IT Seasons
Date: November 6 - November 9, 2002
Time: 8.00 – 20.00
Place: New York
Cost: free of charge
Info: Info: www.fort-ross.ru/roadshow. Official opening of Russian IT seasons. Please join the event and to learn more about software industry in Russia and success stories of co-operation with U.S. customers! RUSSOFT is an association of the leading companies in the field of Software Development from Russia and Bielorus. Currently RUSSOFT consists of more than 50 companies with 6000 highly qualified software developers who are experienced across a broad range of applications and technical platforms. RUSSOFT member companies generated approximately $120 million of annual export turnover in 2001 and are expected to exceed $150 M in the 2002. Combined, RUSSOFT companies total about 40% of the Russian export software development industry. According to the Gartner Group this sector is expected to grow at the rate of 50% a year.
Rsvp Vera Semyonova, vvs@fort-ross.spb.ru

** NYNMA's Technology Showcase: Real Business Solutions and Connections
Date: November 7, 2002
Time: TBA
Place: Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building, New York City
NYNMA's Technology Showcase will highlight strategies for discovering profitable new business opportunities between Fortune 500 and emerging technology companies via a full day of panels, business connections,exhibits and presenting companies. This event will bring together 3,000 senior business and technology executives, private and corporate investors, and members of the media and analyst communities from the New York Tri-State area. For more information or complete details on participating in NYNMA's Technology Showcase, please contact sales@nynma.org or call 212-785-7898x302.

** Meet Gifford Miller at the next CRAIN'S BREAKFAST FORUM
Date: November 14, 2002
Time: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Networking Breakfast; 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Program
Place: Sheraton New York, 811 Seventh Avenue
Info: Gifford Miller, Speaker of the New York City Council, will discuss the many issues the Council and city will face in the coming year including the $5 billion budget gap, increasing taxes, budget cuts, and more.
*Reserve today to take advantage of the early price!
$40 prepaid by 11/1
$50 after 11/1
All payment is non-refundable.
Pre-register online by going to www.crainsny.com/calendar.cms, or fax your business card and credit card information to "Miller Breakfast" at 212-210-0499. For more information, call the Events Hotline at 212-210-073

** Places with many other events listed:
Alley Event - http://www.alleyevent.com
Bernardo’s List - www.bernardoslist.com
EuroCircle – http://eurocircle.com/events
EventMe! - http://www.eventme.com
NYNMA - http://www.nynma.org
Association for Women in Technology, Southern California Chapter - www.awtsocal.org.
T/Bex mailing list - tbexlist@DowntownNY.com
WWWAC List – http://wwwac.org

** Ongoing events:
Monday Night Magic: (and now they're other nights too!)
Magic: Close-up in Concert and Sideshow Saturday Night are produced by Magical Nights Inc, the pre-eminent source for high quality magical entertainment for sophisticated audiences. Magical Nights is the producer of Monday Night Magic, New York's longest-running Off-Broadway magic show, now in it's sixth year. For information on all Magical Nights productions call (212) 615-6432.