Area Leaders Discuss Web 2.0

Keep hearing about Web 2.0?
There’s a reason. Some area tech firms are betting the company on the ability to build and maintain communities. Web 2.0 is a disruptive technology that will dramatically change business models. Your company had better plan to ditch the boring static web pages that read like poorly written marketing material and maintain your community of customers, suppliers, partners and strategic resource providers like Google. Read on to see what area leaders like Ted Leonsis – Vice Chairman AOL, Aneesh Chopra – Virginia Secretary of Technology and Rob McGovern – CEO of Market10 have to say about Web 2.0.

Jack Evans, Stan Kasten, Herb Miller, Bill Hall, Mark Plotkin. Photo Credit: Melissa Hall.

Take me out to the Ballpark
ExecutiveBiz caught up with these familiar faces at RFK where they not only watch the game but all watch out for what happens “Inside Baseball” Potomac Officers Club members were treated to a very candid speech by Stan Kasten, newly hired president of the Washington Nationals. The event, sponsored by Studley's Art Greenberg and Tom Fulcher was filled with great stories and an insight into the many grand plans of Stan Kasten. His track record in Atlanta is one of impressive accomplishment and wonderful vignettes.

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Wonder how the upcoming elections are going to shape up?

Terry McAuliffe

And also the role business issues will play in the decision for a front running leader from both parties? Terry McAuliffe, former Chairman of the DNC, Graduate of Georgetown University’s Law Center and a hugely successful entrepreneur that started over two-dozen companies in the fields of banking, insurance, marketing and real estate will be speaking at the next POC event, Thursday, July 20. Mr. McAuliffe served as Chairman of Federal City National Bank at the age of 30, and most recently was an owner and Chairman of American Heritage Homes. The event is sponsored Cushman & Wakefield. Click here to register.

ExecutiveBiz Spotlight: Gino Picasso

This week features Gino Picasso, who joined Mobile365 as chief executive officer. He is a seasoned communications executive with a great track record here in Northern Virginia. Click here to read interview.

Executive travelers are going to be traveling less. In last week’s survey, we were surprised to see that less business trips appear to be in the works. Could this be a confirming indicator that the economy is cooling, or that travel prices are falling, web conferencing is catching on or maybe people are just sick of travel? Click here to take this week’s survey.

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Jack Evans (D) Ward 2, Stan Kasten – President Washington Nationals, Herb Miller, private developer, Bill Hall – Chairman of DC Baseball Committee, Mark Plotkin – Political Talk Show Host. Photo Credit: Melissa Hall.

Go Nationals!

What were Jack Evans, Stan Kasten, Herb Miller and Bill Hall discussing at last Friday night’s Nationals game at RFK?

Was it the new hot dog concession stands? Or, were they discussing the upcoming D.C. Council vote to sell a portion of city’s land next to the stadium to Herb Miller? On Tuesday, the D.C. Council approved a plan to sell Herb Miller a portion of the city’s land and he plans to build a mix of parking garages, shops, condos and a hotel.

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The New New Internet - An All-Day Event on September 20, 2006
Web 2.0 -- register today!

Date: September 20, 2006 Time: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Location: Tysons Ritz

The Web 2.0 Conference is set for Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tyson's Corner, McLean, Virginia. Web 2.0 is the most significant and promising evolutionary step the Internet is in the process of taking. Join us for an open registration, content packed, 2 track program that will lead you to the cutting edge of the Internet.

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MorganFranklin Invitational Golf Tournament

MorganFranklin invites you to help honor our nation’s greatest citizens by participating in The MorganFranklin Wounded Warrior Project Invitational Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at The Courses at Andrews Air Force Base. Tee time is 2:00 p.m.

The Wounded Warrior Project assists severely injured service men and women face the challenges they will encounter as they return to civilian life. The project also helps them find opportunities to provide for themselves and their families. For sponsorship opportunities and registration go to www.morgan-franklin.com.

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