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<div>This conference has always provided Oregonians with a wonderful opportunity to learn about telecommunications activities in Oregon, new and developing technologies and applications (including telehealth), and has given us the chance to listen and learn from the best and brightest in telecom both state-wide and nationally. </div>
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<div>It has served as the launch point for many telehealth projects most notably the Oregon Health Network.</div>
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<div>If you are interested in attending, please note that the early bird registration ends September 10th (tomorrow. </div>
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<div>Share this message with others you think might be interested.</div>
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<div>Cathy<br><br></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Subject:<span> </span>Oregon Connections Early Bird Registration </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">These are the final days for 2010 Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference <i>Early Bird</i> registration </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">at the discounted fee of only $65.00</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">.<span> <span>The conference program expl<span style="COLOR: black">ores </span>the importance and value of broadband telecommunications for business, government, education, energy, healthcare, public safety, communities, individuals, and <span style="COLOR: black">will reflect</span><span style="COLOR: red"> </span>the renewed priority in broadband funding, technologies and applications. Our 2010 Keynote Speaker will be Steven Bass, President and CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting. </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Please visit </span><a href="http://www.oregonconnections.info/" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><font color="#800080">www.oregonconnections.info</font></span></a><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"> for up-to-date information </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">on the conference, for online registration and to see who else is attending.<span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">All Early-Bird registrations will be entered in a prize drawing. There will be four winners. Two winners will each receive a free pass to the <i>Western Antiques Aeroplane and Automobile Museum</i> in Hood River. One winner will receive a complimentary Sightseeing Cruise for two adults aboard the <i>Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler</i>.<span> </span>And one winner will receive a complimentary river-side room at the <i>Hood River Inn</i> for Friday night, October 22, 2010.</span><font face="Calibri"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Winners will be notified shortly after September 10th.<span> </span>See you in Hood River!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Thank you to our sponsors LS Networks, Integra Telecom, CoastCom, Charter Business, Association of Oregon Counties, Rio Networks, Comspan, North Sky Communications, Oregon Health Network, CenturyLink, Business Oregon, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, the City of Eugene, Q-Life Network, Juniper Networks and the Northwest Access Exchange! </span></p>
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<div><font face="Tahoma" size="2">Christopher Tamarin</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma" size="2">Telecommunications Strategist</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma" size="2">Oregon Business Development Department</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma" size="2">503 508-0178 phone / cell</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma" size="2">503 581-5115 fax</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma" size="2"><a href="mailto:christopher.tamarin@state.or.us" target="_blank">christopher.tamarin@state.or.us</a></font></div>
<div> </div></div></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Catherine S. Britain<br><a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com">csbritain@gmail.com</a><br>541-910-7366<br>