March 25, 2009 COFENG Chapter Meeting and Presentation March 25, 2009

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Technology Due Diligence for Financial Professionals

The Colorado Chapter of the Financial Executive Networking Group will meet on March 25, 2009. Please register on the front page of this website in the EventBrite box or at http://cofengmay09.eventbrite.com

Where

Moreton & Company (See map below or on the EventBrite invitation)

4600 S. Ulster Street

Denver, CO 80237

This is held in the Blue Spruce first floor conference room, go left once inside the building, go down the hall and enter the glass CBRE doors. Walk left and Conf room is down the hall.

Agenda

SPEAKER: Tamra
Hartman, Owner/network engineer at WestSide Computing.

Tamra
acquired Cisco Certified Network Administrator credential in 1999
and several Microsoft Certified Professional designations in 2000 and
beyond. WestSide Computing is a member of the Microsoft Partner Program.
Tamra andWestSide Computing are active Participation in the Following
Organizations:West Chamber of Commerce,Applewood Business Association,
Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee and Alumni Association,
Kiwanis ofLakewood, Cherry Creek Women's Group and the Entrepreneurial
Team. You cancontact Tamra at (303) 987-2667at WestSide Computing's
business office.

Tamra
Hartman decided to pursue the entrepreneurial American dream by
starting her ownbusiness in June, 2003. WestSide Computing specializes
in on-site computerrepair, service, support and training for other
small businesses, primarily inDenver and it's suburbs in Colorado. What
makes usbetter is we are FRIENDLY techies.
Tamra's
passion is looking at her clients' total business operation,
developingprocess improvement solutions which allow for extraordinary
results, includinggreater profitability, minimized small business
chaos, client happiness andpraise. Being a strong business networker,
another benefit of working withTamra at WestSide Computing is we have
solutions to a myriad of businesschallenges through our vast network of
professional power partners.
Possessing both strong business
experience AND common sense, Tamra worked her way through college at a
reputable life insurance company in LoDo Denver and was promoted
several
times, with final position Director of Operations. Invaluable business
skills acquired include managing budgets; hiring employees;recruiting
new sales agents; training sales agents and staff; running a district
agency; marketing and sales. Tamra got into the technical
scene full-time 13 years ago at a small custom manufacturer, which also
engaged herto successfully implement business process improvement
models. Tamra is trained in Deming statistical analysis and prides
herself in teaching her clients the same. "If you do not know where you
are going, how do you get there" is an understatement in Tamra's world.
First, you need to measure "where you're at" and "go from there." If
you
are interested in having your computer technology produce actual
results
in your business, Tamra with WestSide Computing is for you!

Please register early because based on experience, we willquickly reach maximum capacity for this event.

Your Colorado FENG chapter conducts its regular chapter meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Please RSVP for our FREE Chapter Meeting ASAP as your reservation assists us in event planning.

TIME: 5:00 to 8:00 pm

EARLY ARRIVAL NETWORKING: 5:00 pm

ELEVATOR INTRODUCTIONS: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

PRESENTATION: 6:00 to 7:00 pm

NETWORKING: 7:00 to 8:00 pm

COST: Complimentary

Please try to be on time. Honestly you do miss something when you arrive late.

The
beginning of the meeting will be devoted to members delivering their
60-second announcements so we can learn more about each other. Our
practice has been that senior members are expected to provide a job
search tip at the end of their introduction. This opportunity to share
your expertise has even proved to be a valuable source of ideas.

We have topics selected in advance. However, if you haveone of particular interest to you, please let us know.

With
regard to future meetings, please mark your calendars for the fourth
Wednesday of the month and try to keep the date available.Interviews,
work, and family emergencies are good exceptions.

In order to get the maximum benefit from our meeting:

1. Bring a name badge and/or name tent to the meeting.*

2. Bring copies of your resume and business cards.

3. Polish your 60 second announcement.

RESERVATIONS: Please RSVP by registering
and confirming on the front page of www.cofeng.org in the EventBrite
box to facilitate appropriate event planning.

Directions

This
is just south of I225 and DTC Boulevard). The door and parking lot opens
on the west side of the building to Ulster. Look for the flags in the
parking lot.

The
easiest way to find Morton & Co's office is to exit I-25 at
Belleview and head east towards Ulster Street, then turn lef tor north
on Ulster. The building is on the North East corner of Ulster &
Tuffs (4600 S. Ulster Street), located TWO BUILDINGS north of McCormick'sand Schmick's.

The parking lot entranace is
immediately right after the bus stop on the right-handside.There is a
BEA SYSTEMS sign as you enter the driveway, turn left towards the next
building.

The
building is connected to a similar, taller office building on south side
by a large flagstone patio and wall. There are flags infront of the
parking lot on the west side of the building.

If
you haven't been here before, I suggest that you use Google Maps on the
EventBrite invitation to get the detailed location as it may be hard to
find the first
time.

Lance Butler,
our host, instructed building security to keep the front doors open
until 6:00 pm. If the doors are not open, please call us on our cell
telephones and Lance or others will let you in.

Lance Butler: C:303-332-8779

Gregory TrippleC: 720-352-3840

Terrence SmiithC: 719-330-3981

Marty KoenigC: 303-995-4523



COFENG

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Ticket Info:  

• Free Ticket, Free
• Donation to COFENG (Optional), Free

Official Website: http://cofengmarch09-upcoming.eventbrite.com