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August 2009

Governors Workforce Summit to be held
The Governor’s Workforce Summit will be held Oct. 8-9 in Fargo. It is an interactive conference delivering practical, demand-driven solutions for today’s workforce challenges. More information on the Governor’s Workforce Summit is available here. Reserve your room at the Ramada Plaza Suites & Convention Center by calling 701-277-9000 by Wednesday, Sept. 14. Request the “North Dakota Department of Commerce” room block.
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Milestones and Horizons Summit scheduled
Make plans now for the 2009 Milestones and Horizons Summit: a conference brought to you by U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan and the Red River Valley Research Corridor. This event features high-profile, nationally-recognized speakers who will share their views of the future and important insights into next generation innovations.
 
Full agenda, speaker list, registration and sponsorship information will be made available on the event website as information is confirmed. 
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Legislators appointed
The following legislators have been appointed to committees that will be guiding IT-related interim work. For more information on interim legislative activities, click here.
     * Information Technology Advisory Committee – Rep. Bob Skarphol and Sen. Rich Wardner
     * Statewide Longitudinal Data System Committee – Reps. RaeAnn G. Kelsch and Bob Skarphol
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Plug and Play facility available
A furnished “Plug & Play” 308-seat call center is available for sale or lease in Dickinson. For more information, view the flyer or contact Gaylon Baker with the Stark Development Corporation at 701-225-5997.
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IT professionals encouraged to join LinkedIn group
ITCND has created a group on LinkedIn to network with other ITCND members, facilitate discussion on the IT industry and share resources and articles of interest. Join our group today.
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Member Bits & Bytes
Agency MABU – Bismarck, ND
 
Agency MABU provides website development, search engine optimization and social networking services primarily for government agencies, nonprofit organizations and member-based associations. Such services are designed to help these organizations build brand identity, recruit workforce, educate stakeholders and provide public information.
 
Future opportunities for Agency MABU and the IT industry in the state: Agency MABU’s future opportunities exist within two key areas: government agencies and international markets. The IT industry is not limited by geography; therefore, Agency MABU is working with clients throughout the nation and beyond. MABU is especially focusing on federal agencies and European-based companies interested in entering the U.S. market.
 
Current challenges facing Agency MABU and the IT industry in the state: Current challenges facing Agency MABU and the IT industry in the state include the national recession, information overload and the ever increasing speed of communication. While the recession hasn’t hit this region as hard as most, it has still created a cautious mindset and slowdown in the local economy relating to IT projects. On the other hand, the ever increasing quantity and speed of information is causing people to be more selective in what information they’re seeking. This has required organizations to be more in tune with their customer’s needs in order to reach them effectively in today’s digital world.
 
Learn more about Agency MABU here or contact Mike Mabin at 701-250-0728 for more information.
 
If you are interested in having your business featured in an upcoming "Member Bits & Bytes," e-mail ITCND. Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. 
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