Bend, OR., August 09, 2007— EventMingle today announced it has been selected as the official online social networking application for the 2007 New Horizons Computer Learning Centers International Conference, August 23-25, 2007, Keystone, Colorado.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers owners, management, center personnel and corporate staff come together from throughout the entire New Horizons global community to learn, share ideas and best practices. This year's event will be packed with informative and intriguing content and activities to bring your center performance and profitability to new heights.
For the 2007 International Conference, EventMingle has created a custom online community for their attendees, speakers, exhibitors and press called NHConnect.
NHConnect offers participants these features:
• Matching and Collaboration Tools – NHConnect will match attendees, speakers and exhibitors based on their personal profile and goals for the event. NHConnect promotes networking among all participants.
• Internal E-mail System – Attendees, speakers and exhibitors will use NHConnect's built-in e-mail system to communicate without revealing personal contact information.
• Advanced Search Features - Participants can search for people based on location, title and interests. Attendees also can meet other people who plan to attend a specific conference session or Exhibitor. Exhibitors can connect with attendees interested in their specific products and services, find Speakers who are covering their products and can also identify other Exhibitors who would make a good business partner.
• Detailed Online Exhibitor Directory - Exhibitors can publish extended information, including a searchable product directory, current news releases and scheduled booth events. Exhibitors also can give attendees the ability to schedule appointments with booth personnel.
• Press Center - Attendees can use the NHConnect portal to view all recent news releases from exhibiting companies.
• Message Forums - The message forums allow people to discuss exhibitors, news releases, products, special events, exhibitor giveaway items and job postings.
• The Daily Planner – Participants will create a detailed to-do list they can take with them to the event. NHConnect becomes attendees’ personal assistant in helping them get organized for the event before leaving for the airport.
“We’re excited about the dynamic of ‘structured networking’ and the efficiency and effectiveness a tool such as NHConnect will bring to our conference. We are excited to offer this technology to our attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors, and believe NHConnect will have a tremendous positive impact on this year’s International Conference Experience,” said Steve Albin, vice president new horizons university.
“We’re very pleased to be working with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. NHConnect will allow Owners, Managers, Trainers and Operations personnel to network online prior to arriving in Keystone, Colorado. We’ve designed NHConnect to allow each of our participants to network online now, in order to facilitate more face-to-face introductions during the event. In addition, participants can make appointments with over 25 key partners and see which representatives from these companies will be attending this event. We’re very pleased to be working with the leading technologist in the computer training industry.” says Jim Harrer, Cofounder of EventMingle.
About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Anaheim, California-based New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was named the world's largest independent IT training company by IDC in 2006. New Horizons franchises the New Horizons Computer Learning Center brand in the US and around the world through its subsidiary, New Horizons Franchising Group, Inc., and also owns and operates several computer training centers in the US. Through its Integrated Learning offering, New Horizons provides customer-focused computer training choices with a wide variety of tools and resources that reinforce the learning experience. With more than 280 centers in 56 countries, New Horizons sets the pace for innovative training programs that meet the changing needs of the industry. For more information, or to find a local New Horizons Computer Learning Center, visit http://www.newhorizons.com.
About EventMingle
EventMingle is the first Web-based, online social networking technology designed to cater to the tradeshow industry. EventMingle enables attendees, exhibitors and speakers to collaborate online prior, during and after the event. EventMingle improves networking among all participants while helping participants create an “action plan” prior to leaving for the event. EventMingle was launched in December 2005.
EventMingle is a wholly owned subsidiary of Specialty Match Network, a privately owned company based in Bend, Oregon. See http://www.SpecialtyMatch.com for more info.
For more info about EventMingle, contact Jim Harrer, 949-607-0980