Central Oregon’s Technology Future Discussed at Karnopp Petersen’s Business 20/20 Executive Seminar: Techvision: Boosting Economic Growth through Technology

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National broadband expert and analyst, Craig Settles, will keynote the event and lead a round table discussion with panelists from BendBroadband, St Charles Health System, Manzama, Formative Ventures and Warm Springs Telecom on October 5.

The success of any organization, any community, arguably relies heavily on its access to technology. Telecommuting. Data sharing. Computer modeling. Collaborative product development. Telehealth. By 2020, analysts predict more than 50 billion devices will be connected worldwide. All of these devices, technologies and applications rely on the speed and capacity of the regional communications infrastructure.

Is Central Oregon ready for this technology-driven market? Karnopp Petersen’s next Business 20/20 Executive Breakfast Series seminar, TechVision, examines Central Oregon’s telecommunications infrastructure and its role in building a dynamic and globally competitive regional economy.

“As business grows more technology dependent, our telecommunications infrastructure becomes a critical component in attracting and retaining companies and jobs in our region,” said Roger Lee, executive director of Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO). “We are excited that Karnopp Petersen has taken a lead in helping the community understand better about how our tri-county area can adapt to emerging technology.”

Internationally known speaker, author and broadband industry analyst, Craig Settles, keynote the event. Settles served as the director of electronic commerce for Metricom, which marketed Ricochet wireless Internet access service, the precursor to today’s municipal wireless networks. He currently counsels organizations on how to use broadband technologies to improve operating efficiency and kickstart economic development. He has been a broadband expert source for CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Time Magazine.

Settles will be joined by a panel of regional business leaders who will discuss Central Oregon’s current and future telecommunications needs. Panelists include:

• Amy Tykeson, CEO, BendBroadband;

• Dennis Martin, Manager of Infrastructure, St. Charles Health System;

• Peter Ozolin, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman, Manzama;

• Dino Vendetti, Managing Director, Formative Ventures; and

• Jeff Anspach, CEO, Warm Springs Telecom.

All panelists will answer questions from the audience to promote a healthy discussion about Central Oregon and its ability to accommodate business and technology advancements today and in the future. Audience members can text questions via twitter at @kpbusiness2020 or vote on the questions raised during the event through a unique audience voting software. Jamie Christman from COTV’s Talk of the Town will moderate the panel.

All panelists pictures and bios can be found at www.kpbusiness2020.com/keynote_panelists/20_20_panelists.

The event is October 5 from 7:30-9:30am at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are $25 and include breakfast. Doors open at 7:15am. Register online at kpbusiness2020.com. The seminar will be aired in a special edition of Talk of the Town on BendBroadband’s COTV channels 11 and HD 611. TechVision is sponsored by Oregon Business Magazine, BendBroadband and Zolo Media.

About TechVision

“TechVision” is the third seminar in the Karnopp Petersen Business 20/20 Executive Breakfast Series. The series brings prominent business experts to Central Oregon and challenges public and private community leaders to address the critical issues that affect business development in Central Oregon, including business finance, higher education, regional transportation, water rights and communication infrastructure. www.kpbusiness2020.com.

About Karnopp Petersen, LLP

Based in Bend, Karnopp Petersen LLP was recently voted “Most Recommended Attorneys” in Central Oregon by Central Oregon Magazine. For more than 75 years, our lawyers have been serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals regionally and throughout Oregon. Local roots and strong community ties have created a firm devoted to local clients and their causes. Our attorneys provide legal expertise in a variety of areas, including business law, employment law, civil litigation, creditors’ rights, real estate, land use and estate planning. Karnopp Petersen LLP is the largest law firm in Central Oregon and serves Oregon communities throughout the state. To learn more, visit www.karnopp.com.

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