Those of you in Washington state take a look at attending this event on
March 10th, 2005.
We have user group members from as far north as
Vancouver, BC Canada and east of the mountains over near Yakima, so making
the trek for one meeting if you a Microsoft Partner VAP/VAR is something you
should consider for the March 10th event. Below is the information. We are
making plans for food and giveaways now, so the sooner you register, the
better off we all will be. Look for the Redmond event for Washington.
Other venues are listed as well, so all Partners should check out this link
for tour dates near you.
SIGN UP NOW for the Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SBS 2003) Partner
Group Tour
Taking the Partners and Microsoft Team Members to the next level of
partnership and creating even greater success with SBS 2003 going forward
The Microsoft SBS Product and Development teams have announced plans to
visit 14 U.S. cities this March as part of the first U.S. SBS Partner Group
Tour. The goal of this tour is to take the Small Business Partners and
Microsoft Team Members to the next level of partnership and create even
greater success with SBS going forward. In an effort to better connect with
the SBS Partners, Microsoft team members will be guests at each of 14
Partner group meetings. As an attendee at this two-hour free event, you will
learn first-hand the benefits of moving your customers to SBS 2003 and the
opportunities that await you. Microsoft will also be soliciting your
feedback on your future needs. Make a connection with the Microsoft team,
see the potential of SBS, and make your voice heard!
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Small Business Consultants
PREREQUISITES:
All though there are no formal prerequisites for this seminar, attendees
should have an understanding of and some experience with SBS 2003.
ABOUT THE SEMINAR:
In an effort to get away from their cubicles and Redmond (as some Partners
view it), the Microsoft SBS Product and Development teams have announced
plans to visit 14 U.S. cities this March as part of the first U.S. SBS
Partner Group Tour. In some circles, they are called "User Groups," but we
know the majority of members are actually Microsoft Partners looking to join
up with other SBS Partners to create greater opportunities and results for
their companies.
Says Microsoft's SBS Product Manager, Derek Brown: "I'm truly excited to
meet our SBS Partners, and not only bring them a big thank you for a job
well done, but we'll also look to share some valuable information and
content. In addition, we expect to do a lot of listening and hear directly
from each of them what their needs are for even more success with SBS into
the future."
San Diego SBS Group President, Roger Otterson notes: "This is part of what
we had in mind when we started our SBS group four years ago. Creating a
group of SBS Partners gives Microsoft ample justification to utilize its
resources to really connect with SMB Partners via these GROUPS - where, in
the past, as single entities, it would never happen!" SBS Partner Group head
in Cincinnati, Kevin Royalty adds: "Even though Microsoft is actually coming
to us at these events, it's now up to us as SBS Partners to make the effort
to attend a tour event and make a real connection with the Microsoft Teams.
I see these events as an inspiration to the Partners AND Microsoft to
recognize what our true potential with SBS and the SMB is."
SEMINAR AGENDA:
The following are covered in the FREE, two-hour evening event:
The Small Business Customer - Data and Trends
How Partners are making money with SBS 2003
SBS 2003 SP1 overview and what it means for you and
your customers
SBS 2003 demos
Product strategy and roadmap
This is a FREE event sponsored by your local SBS User Group.
Beyond the valuable and timely information that follows a
TS2 event content, you'll also receive:
128mb USB pen drive - Microsoft Partner Program Branded
The latest Partner Group ONLY SBS Partner DVD with 3GB of
technical and marketing content
An invaluable overview of the soon to be released SBS Service Pack 1
from top level SBS team members
Helpful presentations on how SBS Partners make money in the
SMB Space
The latest research covering what and who the SMB customer is,
and how you can reach customers based on this latest data
An invaluable opportunity to network with other local,
successful SBS focused Partners (and their local SBS
Partner Groups)
And, as always, Microsoft will provide some great premium
incentives and giveaways to make everyone happy
(no T-shirts, we promise)!
Thanks everyone!
Steve
Steven Banks [SBS MVP]
Banks Consulting Northwest Inc.
http://www.banksnw.com
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Cities on the tour are: