Rhode Island Nexus

The fourth annual code4lib conference, hosted by Brown University Library, will be held in Providence, Rhode Island at the Renaissance Providence Hotel during February 23-26, 2009. Anyone who is interested in helping to plan and organize the conference, and/or stay informed about conference activities and events, should join the conference planning discussion list, which can be found at http://groups.google.com/group/code4libcon.

code4lib2009 registration is OPEN! Early registration ends on January 29th, but it's unlikely there will be spots open till then, so reserve yours soon...it's $125 for 4 days of learning, collaborating, and fun.

Once again, the baby boomers are changing the world.  This time around, their wealth and experience will make high demands of the market as they age: this generation does not intend to "go gentle into that good night."  From living environments to the future of health care to the role of design, this full-day conference will convene visionaries, researchers and entrepreneurs who are seeing ahead of this giant crest to help shape a better future for the boomers and beyond.

Keynote speakers
Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD, AgeLab, MIT
Dean Kamen, DEKA Research & Development Corporation
Patricia Moore, MooreDesign Associates

Business Bootcamp- Preparing for explosive and lasting business growth

Business success is not random.  There are scientific lessons and laws that, when simply applied, will help you triple your chances of success…becoming successful sooner and easier.  

And now, there’s a guided program designed to help you identify and implement these lessons…a program designed to replace “surviving” with “thriving”, through the use of proven, time-tested business strategies. 

This day-long workshop is presented by David Nash, President of Engage Marketing, Inc. and the #1 authority on entrepreneurial growth and by SBA award winning David Lucier, CPA.  

Coffee will be served at 8:15 am. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 am, lunch will be served at noon, and the program will conclude at 4:30 pm.

The cost is $199 per person payable by check or credit card.  This workshop comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee.  Credit cards accepted.  Register before 10th and receive additional growth tools valued at over $520.  Please call 401-447-8000 to reserve your seat today….space is limited to 15 participants.

RISD's Industrial Design Senior Show 2009 is a gallery show of RISD Seniors' best work that will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 6:00-7:30pm at 62 Prospect Street in Providence, RI.

This is a great opportunity to connect with young designers who may be helpful to your firm possibly in design and business.

If you are unable to attend the opening event on Thursday, February 26th, the gallery show will be open from February 26th - March 3rd.