General Information

What's Going On?

The SMBnation 2010 Spring Conference brings an outstanding “balanced blend” of rich technical content and relevant business topics to IMPROVE the professional lives of small and medium business (SMB) consultants, channel partners, resellers and VARs. Directed by leading technical and business authorities (Dana Epp, Andy Goodman, Robert Cioffi, David S. Schafran) this is a community-based conference for “do-er decision makers.” Content tracks include GeekSpeak and BusinessSpeak. And as always, the “peer-to-peer” networking that occurs in Hallway 101 is of the highest value.

The SMB Nation events are a trusted brand dedicated to your immediate success.

Details include:

BusinessSpeak - This track is a mix of elevated business planning conversations and immediate tactile tasks. Think of this as a "mini-MBA" that is practical and hands-on. Content examples include the successful application of the managed services paradigm and much more. That “more” includes social media. Ride the next wave of “work habits” involving social media including well-known tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, blogs and effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to improve local results. These sessions benefit both you and your customers.

GeekSpeak - You live and work in a technical professional field and you must have technical competencies and stay "current." Our multidisciplinary approach (data networks, virtualization, cloud, voice) allows you to "own" the technology relationship with your clients. Speaking of VoIP, this party is just starting and savvy SMB channel partners are implementing VoIP solutions at customer sites.

Hallway 101 - We consistently hear that the peer-to-peer introductions and interactions are the number one take way from a professional conference such as SMB Nation Spring. So come get your geek on this Spring!

Hands-on Labs - Look for more information soon on technology-based hands-on labs in the data networking and telephony area. This is your chance for bona fide "active learning" without real world distractions. This only adds to the value you receive at SMB Nation Spring 2010!

2009 RAVES!

"I want to include Harry in my THANKS because it the personal approach to SMB Nation and presenters like yourself that makes me look forward the yearly Spring SMB Nation." - Howard Wright, President, Wright Technology

“Well planned event!” - John Shannon

“Just a quick note to say thank you for your hospitality at the conference this weekend and to let you know what a nice event I thought it was. The various seminars I sat-in on were all informative.” - Danielle Kerner

"My hat is off to all!" - Mark J. Stone, PhD. CPC

Venue

This year’s SMBnation 2010 Spring Conference will be held at:

The Hilton East Brunswick
3 Tower Center Blvd
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Website: http://hilton134-px.rtrk.com/index.htm

Accommodations - Provided!

SMBnation has worked closely with the Hilton to offer your accommodations as part of your registration fees with check in on April 30th and check out on May 2nd. Please be sure to register early as in the past accommodations have sold out early.

If you require addition nights stay one day before or after the conference the Hilton will offer you a rate of $79 per night. To secure accommodations please go to http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=786665

Parking

The parking garage is located next to the hotel, and has complimentary parking for all guests.

Transportation

By Car:

From NJ turnpike North or South

New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 9. After going through toll at exit 9 stay right and get on Route 18 North. Stay to the far right side of Route 18 North, go approximately 200 yards and make your first right. At stop sign make a right onto Tower Center Blvd. Make a left at traffic light into hotel driveway.

From Route 18 North

Follow Route 18 north past New Jersey Turnpike entrance in East Brunswick. Turn right at first light after NJ Turnpike entrance-Tower Center Blvd.

From Route 18 South

From New Brunswick take Route 18 South to Route One North (Newark) exit. Do not merge on Route One stay in the ramp lane and make first right following signs to Route 18 North. Go approximately 150 yards to the fork in the road, and bear left (following signs for Tunison Road/New Jersey Turnpike). Go through the traffic light and make a right onto Burnet Street (following signs for the New Jersey Turnpike). Proceed approximately ¼ mile to traffic light, make a left into hotel’s driveway.

From Interstate 287

Route 287 to New Jersey Turnpike. New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 9. After going though toll at exit 9 stay right and get on Route 18 North. Stay to the far right side of Route 18 North, go approximately 200 yards and make your first tight. At the stop sign make a right onto Tower Center Blvd. Make a left at the first traffic light into hotel driveway.

By Bus:

You can take the bus from the New York Port Authority directly to the Hilton’s Parking garage (East Brunswick Nelson Parking Garage). Typically the bus takes approximately 45 minutes and make one to two stops.

New York Port Authority Bus Terminal
8th Ave &W. 41st St.

(Purchase Tickets at Windows 11-15)

For more information Suburban transit can be contacted at 732.249.1100

By Air: