2011 XPO SPONSORS

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Time Warner Cable Business Class

Time Warner Cable Business Class has served the New York market for over 25 years. Time Warner Cable seeks to connect business and people with information, entertainment and each other via one of the most technologically advanced cable systems in the country. Leveraging its high quality customer care, innovation and commitment to excellence, Time Warner Cable provides Business Class Phone, High-speed Internet, Video services, and other communications services that are ideal for small to medium sized businesses.

Website Address: www.twcbc.com

EVENT PARTNERS


4 Productions

4 Productions

4 Productions is a cutting edge production company specializing in modern designs and services including, audio/visual, theatrical lighting, staging, content development, and project management for trade shows, corporate meetings, and special events.

With a dedicated team of support specialists, 4 Productions provides an endless source of professional experience, service and knowledge. Our experienced team will provide you with the confidence and personal service you deserve.

Designing for today’s complex events requires creativity and reliability. 4 Productions has the vision and dependability to guide your ideas to success.

Website:
http://www.4productions.com

Better Business Bureau

Founded in 1922, the Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York (BBB) is a private, nonprofit membership organization. The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by creating a community of trustworthy businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models, and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.

Contact Name: Susan McMillan

Website Address: www.newyork.bbb.org

Phone: (212) 533-8050

E-mail: smcillan@newyork.bbb.org

Catalyst

CATALYST INTERNATIONAL REALTY

CATALYST INTERNATIONAL REALTY is a boutique Real Estate agency which specializes in high-end properties in New York City, Long Island, nationwide, and globally. As a full-service buyer’s broker, they not only find properties, but also act as a concierge, matching clients with title companies, attorneys, property management companies as well other services.

Website Address: www.catalystinternationalrealty.com

Contact Info:
Catalyst International Realty
T. 718.222.8900
F. 718.222.8901

Address:
111 Livingston Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.222.8900

405 Lexington Avenue,
26th Floor
New York, NY 10174
212.907.6497

Constant Contact

Constant Contact

Constant Contact®, Inc. helps small businesses, associations, and non-profits connect with their customers, clients, and members. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact champions the needs of small organizations and provides them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact's leading email marketing and online survey tools—supported by its expert personal coaching and support—help all types of small businesses and organizations create professional-looking email newsletters and insightful online surveys and begin a dialogue with their customers.

Today, more than 300,000 customers worldwide trust Constant Contact to help them connect with their audience. With Constant Contact, small organizations have access to the latest industry information and education to help them learn email marketing and online survey best practices. Plus, they benefit from Constant Contact's high email deliverability rates due to strong partnerships with ISPs, a no-tolerance spam policy, and a leadership role in organizations such as the ESPC (Email Sender and Provider Coalition). Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Constant Contact was ranked 180 on the Deloitte 2008 Technology Fast 500.

Website Address: www.constantcontact.com

Google

Google

About

Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Website
www.google.com

Ink From Chase

Ink From Chase

InkSM from Chase is the business card designed to meet the changing needs of today’s business owners.

Ink knows that it takes an extraordinary amount of passion to build and grow a business. At Ink, we continue to feel inspired by how business owners like you turn ideas and dreams into reality. And by how you are able to overcome the unpredictable highs, lows, twists and turns that come with owning your business.

That’s why Chase created Ink, a suite of business cards especially designed for business owners operating in today’s changing environment. Millions of business owners have chosen Ink as the card to help them manage and build their businesses, benefiting from reward points that make a difference, free employee cards and worldwide acceptance. Learn what Ink can do for you at chase.com/ink.

Make your mark with Ink...every day.

Microsoft

Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft serves millions of small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., helping them start, grow and thrive by leveraging today’s powerful and affordable technologies. At the pillar of these technologies lies cloud computing, in which Microsoft has more than 15 years of experience and understands how to meet the demands of SMBs for simplicity and impact, with enterprise-grade capabilities, flexibility and affordability in a familiar environment. For more information on Microsoft technologies for small and mid-sized businesses, visit http://www.microsoft.com/business.

Ptex Group

Ptex Group

Ptex Group is a high-spirited marketing and business services agency comprised of four symbiotic divisions [strategic branding + marketing, printing + design, office + call center, and web + development], all of which are devoted to providing seamless, completely integrated business solutions.

Over the past ten years, Ptex has helped launch new ventures and add luster to old, established ones. And whether it's a one-off project or a fundamental brand overhaul, Ptex invests the same dedication and proactive management to maximize their clients' return on investment.

Website
www.ptexgroup.com

Contact Info
718.853-8666

sales@ptexgroup.com

Address
3823 13th Ave Brooklyn NY 11218

Rackspace Hosting

Rackspace Hosting

Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) is the world’s leader in the hosting and cloud computing industry. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company delivers enterprise-level hosting services to businesses of all sizes and kinds. Rackspace integrates the industry’s best technologies for each customer’s specific need and deliver it as a service via the company’s commitment to Fanatical Support. Rackspace hosts more than 108,000 customers in nine data centers across the globe through their portfolio of hosted IT services, including Managed Hosting and Cloud Computing. Currently, 40% of FORTUNE 100 companies trust Rackspace for their hosting needs. For more information, visit www.rackspace.com.

Website Address: www.rackspace.com

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network and the nation's largest 4G LTE network. Whenever and wherever customers need it, the signal will be there. We build and manage networks that keep you connected to your world wherever you are.

Website Address: http://business.verizonwireless.com/content/b2b/en/wireless-small-business.html

EVENT SUPPORTERS


1 & 1 Internet

1&1 Internet

1&1 Internet Inc. has provided superior web hosting services since its inception in 1988. 1&1 currently hosts more than 11 million domain names and maintains more than 70,000 servers in five state-of-the-art green data centers.

A leading global provider of small business website solutions, 1&1 firmly believes that every business needs a place of its own on the web. Today, 1 million North American customers and over 10 million customers worldwide trust 1&1 to provide them with a secure web presence. With a wide array of features, 1&1 commits itself to top notch quality and performance.

1&1's North American headquarters is located in Chesterbrook, PA. For more information, visit www.1and1.com or call 1-877-GO-1AND1.

Empire State Development

Empire State Development


About

The Office of Community Economic Development focuses on economic development for disadvantaged communities, including small businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses, and economically distressed neighborhoods

Website
http://www.nyfirst.ny.gov/

Contact Info
Steve Cohen
Deputy Commissioner & SVP, Community Economic Development
Empire State Development

New Wave Industries

New Wave Industries

New Wave Industries, Inc. is a Connecticut based technology solution provider servicing all industry types around the world. Through our divisions and service offering we are capable of handling a variety of services including: web site design, custom programming, ecommerce, multi-media services, software development, kiosk development, audio and video production, search engine optimization services, email marketing, web hosting, data back up, internet access and more. We have creative cost effective solutions, and more importantly, we know how to execute them. Our design, development and management teams can initiate and execute a plan to enhance any aspect of your e-business initiative.

Website: www.NewWaveIndustries.com

The New York City Business Networking Group

The New York City Business Networking Group

The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG) is a Winner of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers Award in Leadership.

Over the last 4 years NYCBNG has earned the stellar reputation as the premier business networking group in the country. The award acknowledges the business networking opportunities we've provided our members, the long term business relationships that have been created and the business profits that have been generated through our events. Each month we host free and paid business networking events to introduce members to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs.

NYCBNG is under global expansion and events are hosted in: NYC, LA, NJ, Queens, Brooklyn, Orange County, San Diego, Philadelphia & Sydney. We also host LGBT events.

To join our group for free membership, visit: http://www.thenycbusinessnetworkinggroup.com

Contact Info
Contact Name: Ilana Eberson

Website
http://www.thenycbusinessnetworkinggroup.com

Phone
212 864-5407

Email
nycbiznet@yahoo.com

New York American Marketing Association

New York American Marketing Association

The New York American Marketing Association provides programming and peer exchange to New York area marketers of all levels and disciplines to foster professional growth and the promotion of best marketing practices.

Website: www.nyama.org/

E-mail: getinvolved@nyama.org

SobelMedia

SobelMedia

Bill Sobel, the Chief Connections Officer of SobelMedia has been described as a media powerhouse and a master connector. Sobel uses his massive network as a tool to both build his popular events, which draw 150-200 per month and to connect others in the media and technology space. Most people and companies that Bill consults with have a great product or service but rarely have the access he has to execute meetings with the correct players.

In this way, Bill Sobel is a business matchmaker. Some of the connections that Sobel Media has driven include major broadcast and cable networks, Hollywood Studios, Multi-National media companies and film and video producers.

Contact Name: Bill Sobel

Website Address: www.sobelmedia.com

Address: 12 Desbrosses Street | New York, NY 10013

Phone: 646-714-2415

E-mail: bill@sobel.com

The onSwitch

theONswitch

theONswitch is a different kind of marketing company, combining “traditional” and new media to deliver spectacular results for companies of all sizes -- in the New York metropolitan area and nationwide. We offer a full range of services – marketing planning, branding, social media, e-marketing, PR, web marketing, events, and much more. We treat your budget as if it’s OUR money – no mumbo-jumbo…no mark-ups…just great ideas, accountability and exceptional results. Our proprietary four-step process - Imagine, Focus, Buzz and Profit – ensures every client enjoys success

Website
www.theONswitch.com

Contact Info
Nancy Shenker
Email: nancys@theonswitch.com
Phone: 914.969.2900

HOTEL PARTNER


The New Yorker Hotel

The New Yorker Hotel

Conveniently located at 34th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, across from Madison Square Garden, The New Yorker Hotel is one of the largest hotels in NYC.

The New Yorker Hotel has completed a massive, comprehensive $70 million renovation of all rooms and public spaces. The legendary NYC hotel is well-suited for groups, business and leisure travelers and anyone seeking a great value in an unrivaled location in Manhattan. The newly-renovated hotel now features 912 guest rooms (several with terraces and View Rooms offering spectacular views); 25,000 square feet of meeting space (two stately ballrooms and 12 meeting and conference rooms); an award-winning catering department; the 24-hour Tick Tock Diner and Cooper’s Tavern; a complimentary Fitness Center; and a fully-equipped Business Center.

The New Yorker Hotel is conveniently located just minutes from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. Down the street are the Empire State Building and Macy’s, and just five minutes to the Theater District. Additionally, the hotel is just 2 blocks from the Jacob Javits Convention Center, 8 blocks from Times Square and only a 15 minute cab ride from Central Park.

5-BOROUGH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE


The Bronx Chamber of Commerce


The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce


The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce


The Queens Chamber of Commerce


The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce

  • 1&1 Internet
  • ABC
  • Bloomburg
  • BBB
  • Business Review
  • Constant Contact
  • Ink From Chase
  • Crains New York
  • New York Enterprise Report
  • ExecDigital
  • New Wave Industries
  • New York Post
  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • 10 10 Wins
  • ptex group
  • Conedison Green Team
  • The New York City Business Networking Group
  • Susan G. Komen
  • The onSwitch
  • Rackspace Hosting
  • Small Biz Technology
  • Sobel Media
  • Social Media Examiner
  • Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
  • Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
  • Queens Chamber of Commerce
  • Bronx Chamber of Commerce
  • Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Time Warner Cable Business Class
  • Vu Telepresence
  • Wall Street Journal
  • LGBT Business Network

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