Message-ID: <9605108344.AA834438491@hudsmtphq.hud.gov> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 1996 13:28:11 EST From: Michael Patterson <mailto:Michael_O._Patterson@HUD.GOV> Subject: Conference on local computer networks To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
For those of you working domestically. Just FYI, I don't know any more than what is stated here.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development invites you to attend regional conferences for Neighborhood Networks, a community-based initiative that uses computerized learning and online access as tools for economic self-sufficiency and community development. Conferences will take a practical, how-to approach to developing and maintaining computerized learning centers, especially in or serving residents of insured and assisted multifamily housing.
Sessions will focus on: * Assessing needs * Developing a business plan * Obtaining financing * Choosing technology * Designing the site * Marketing the program
Interested property owners and managers, educators, community organizations, residents, businesses and others are encouraged to attend. ********************************************************* * Seattle, Washington July 15-17, 1996 * * Boston, Massachusetts July 31-August 2, 1996 * * Kansas City, Missouri September 24-26, 1996 * *********************************************************
Preregistration for Seattle is taking place now. Registration is $100 per person, which includes a reception on July 15, continental breakfast and lunch on July 16 & 17, and training materials. Registration and a check payable to "Neighborhood Networks" would go to:
Neighborhood Networks [NN] Conference c/o Aspen Systems, 1EHMA 1600 Research Blvd, 3M Rockville, MD 20850
Onsite conference check-in will be Monday, July 15, 1996, beginning at 8 AM. More info available from the NN clearinghouse, 800 685 8470, fax 301 251 5767, M-F 9-5 Eastern time
Website http://www.hud.gov/nnw/nnwindex.html to download a free copy of the Neighborhood Networks Resource Guide, click on the "Publications" button at the Website. Paper copies are available for $20, including shipping, from the clearinghouse number.
------------------- Hotel reservations: deadline of June 15, 1996; Madison- A Stouffer Renaissance Hotel 515 Madison St. Seattle, WA 98104 206 583 0300 800 278 4159 state your are a Neighborhood Networks participant. Hotel conference rate is $125/day plus tax.
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