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Welcome
In a time of unusual challenge, opportunities also abound for taking charge of the conditions we face to improve the lives of those around us. This month, we highlight several special events that we are humbled to have a role in and which we hope will help a broad range of people address issues ranging from business success in very difficult economic times to protecting our children from potential dangers inherent in the irresponsible use of technologies such as the Internet and mobile devices. We also report on the recent visit by President Obama and the ambitious plans he has laid out to move the country toward a more productive and prosperous future. We hope you will join us in striving to maintain a positive outlook as we work together in pursuit of stronger families, communities and businesses. Online Safety for Children Brings Experts Together Special Event Will Offer Perspective and Solutions 
On April 7, the next installment in the KCOMM Signature Events Series in conjunction with the United States Congress and Web Wise Kids will convene a distinguished group of experts to address the safety of children in an online and mobile world. With news stories on predators and the practice of "sexting" popping up almost daily, the issue of protecting children from these threats and teaching them wise behavior is more timely than ever. At the event, Congressman Ed Royce will be honored with the Web Wise Kids "Children's Champion" award. The guest panelists will provide a broad spectrum of perspectives on this issue from the standpoint of education, law enforcement, government, youth services and business. All with the goal of bringing the community together to protect vulnerable young people in an age of ever increasing technological and communications complexity. Look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, 
Sinan Kanatsiz Chairman / CEO KCOMM 
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Signature Events:
Keeping Our Children Safe in an Online and Mobile World Honoring Rep. Ed Royce April 7, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. Chapman University Argyros School of Business More information Key Contacts: Ana Rotar Account Executive ana@kcomm.com Shannon Widor VP of Public Affairs shannon@kcomm.com George Cardenas VP of Government Affairs george@kcomm.com Resources: KCOMM Youth Event www.kcommyouth.com YMCA Youth and Gov't www.calymca.org Web Wise Kids www.webwisekids.com |
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Percentix Signature Event Focuses on Business Strategy Navigating Through Economic Downturn Addressed 
More than 150 business leaders, dignitaries and guests packed The Pacific Club in Newport Beach on March 18 as KCOMM and Percentix hosted a special gathering titled 2009 Outlook: The Banking Mess, the Crisis of Competence, How We Got Here and Why Washington Can't Fix It. Percentix CEO Thomas Antunez kicked off this timely event with insights on technology that helps companies assess and overcome the challenges of a tough economy. Followed by, the Honorable Finbar Hill, Consul General of Ireland, and JP Gough, Chairman & CEO of Orange County Business Bank. While Hill enlightened the standing-room only crowd with a market overview and analysis of California companies with a presence in Ireland, Gough addressed myths about the banking industry and provided an inside view of the major factors driving today's economic crisis.
As an added bonus, guests also enjoyed catching a first-hand look at the magnificent car from the James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. The Aston Martin DBS was on display courtesy of Newport Beach Aston Martin. Click here for our keynote presentations and photo gallery
Obama on Education, Energy, and Technology Investing in the Future Is Central Theme 
President Barack Obama's recent Southern California visit brought new hope to the region and the nation. During his stay, he touched on key issues such as the current economic crisis and what must be done to deter its effects. Among the proposed solutions were increased funding and reform for education, as well as the implementation of alternative energies and the technologies that will enable the nation to move down the road to energy independence.
Obama's standpoint on education reform aims to elevate the United States to "world-class" status. To accomplish this, he has asked educators across the country to establish new, higher academic standards. In addition, he has set in motion a comprehensive plan focused on removing limitations placed on the education system. Included in the plan is lifting restrictions on the number of charter schools allowed and encouraging alternative methods to bring renewed commitment to education across the nation. On alternative energy and emerging technologies, Obama has taken a strong stance on doubling the nation's supply of renewable energy over the next few years. His proposed recovery program aims at spending $11 billion upgrading the nation's power grid to enable the efficient delivery of alternative energy and $15 million developing "green technologies" including solar, wind and clean coal. Obama's ultimate objective is to create new jobs across California and the nation while creating the technologies and energy that will help rebound the economy from its downward trend. And he continues to push forward with his environmental agenda.
KCOMM Keynotes at Cal State Fullerton Business School 
Presentation Informs Student Leaders on Internet as Invaluable Communications Tool
To download Sinan's Internet Marketing Forecast, please click here The Cal State Fullerton School of Business hosted Sinan Kanatsiz, CEO of KCOMM, to share insights on the current state of Internet marketing, Entrepreneurship and the Obama Tech-Effect. Kanatsiz updated students, alumni, faculty, administration and other attendees on the new paradigms of Internet marketing. Topics of his presentation included an overview of Internet marketing strategies, the fast emerging role of YouTube in communicating via video, the future of social media platforms (Facebook), new tactics in viral marketing, ways people find web sites, how to generate response from emarketing programs, an overview of spending on the Internet, politics on the Internet, building synergy between events and the Internet, search marketing, the importance of taking an integrated marketing approach, and a look to the future of the Internet. Kanatsiz concluded with an overview of Obama's technology focus and the benefits of Entrepreneurship. |
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