Calling all North Central Area Partners, it's Partner Briefing Time!

Please Join Us for the NCA Partner Briefings!
Please join the Microsoft North Central Area Partner team in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Minneapolis for an

informative and enlightening Partner Briefing. This fall is a very exciting time for Microsoft and our partners and

as the economy has presented its challenges, we have the software and solutions to help you and your customers

succeed. During these sessions, we will share with you the resources, programs, and investments available to

help you capitalize on these opportunities and grow your business.

Register Today
Please register online and join us for an informational day of readiness, local Microsoft engagement, and networking:

Tuesday November 3, 2009

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Event ID: 1032427308

Wednesday November 4, 2009

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Event ID: 1032427307

Wednesday November 11, 2009

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Event ID: 1032427306

Partner Briefing Agenda

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Registration

1:30 – 1:50 PM

Microsoft Welcome and Keynote

As the economy begins to rebound, it still presents challenges to all of us. Microsoft will address how the next wave of technology innovation will help position both partners and customers for continued success.

1:50 – 2:00 PM

IAMCP Chapter Update

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Technology Business Update

Listen to how Microsoft’s products which launching can help drive new customer opportunities for partners.

3:00 – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 – 4:15 PM

How Microsoft can help Partners to Compete and Gain Share

Microsoft is not alone in providing innovation in the new economy. In this session, learn how our partners can work with Microsoft to provide the best solutions for customers and further secure the stack to compete and Win together.

4:15 – 4:30 PM

Marketing

Update on existing and upcoming marketing campaigns and programs which are available to assist partners with the Launch Wave.

4:30 – 4:45 PM

SMB Update

Session on the resources which partners can leverage to address customer concerns in the small business segment.

4:45 – 5:00 PM

Partner Readiness and Enablement to Compete and Win

After covering the launch wave, and how Microsoft is positioned to compete and win share, learn how we can help maximize partner readiness and enablement opportunities.

5:00 – 5:30 PM

Networking Reception