Clarkson University will be hosting the third annual Forever Wired Conference on Tuesday, October 4, in Potsdam, N.Y. Last year’s conference drew more than 250 participants from across New York State and included many seasonal residents of the Adirondack Park, as well. The conference will offer a variety of sessions geared toward assisting small business owners and teleworkers in rural communities, including workshops on:
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Telecommuting Tips
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Overcoming Rural Entrepreneurship Challenges
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Micro-financing
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Government, Industry and Higher Education Collaboration
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Mobil Computing
Professionals and organizations can set up promotional displays at the conference to connect with other entrepreneurs who may be seeking their services. Free one-on-one consultations with experts from Clarkson University’s Shipley Center for Innovation and Reh Center for Entrepreneurship will also be available upon request, as well as networking with rural sector experts from around the east coast, who are helping with the sessions.
The conference is a central component of the Adirondack Initiative for Wired Work, which is championed by a team of regional leaders and energized professionals dedicated toward creation of a sustainable economy in the greater Adirondack North Country. The group champions attracting a new breed of connected worker/entrepreneur to the region (more). Clarkson President Tony Collins believes that the region must “advance economic opportunities that will attract and retain our young people and bring meaningful employment into to the region. He believes that the Initiative ,”balances the environmental needs of our region, and is aimed at preserving the unique character of our Adirondack and North Country communities, which we share with recreational enthusiasts, tourists and wildlife.”
Conference registration, Questions: email foreverwired@clarkson.edu or call 315-268-4483.
