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From participants of the AeA Technology for Government Sales Conference, What, Why & How the Government is Buying, held on September 15, 2006

Why did you attend?

"For networking with state and federal officials who could assist me by pointing me in the right direction for federal contracts."

"I find there is always something I don't know but should."

"To learn about doing business in the Commonwealth."

"To learn more about the process of working with state and federal government."

"Primarily to hear CIO Guiterrez speak."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Great speakers on both state and federal levels."

"Materials and speaker content."

"Opportunities to network with other attendees and talk about their own practices."

"Registry of Motor Vehicles presentation."

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From participants of the AeA International Series update, Practical Insights on China, held on July 20, 2006

Why did you attend?

"I'm considering expansion into China."

"Was looking to get some general information on doing business in China."

"For the updates and for networking opportunities."

"Currently do business in China and always looking to stay current."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"The knowledge of the speakers and their real life examples."

"Great opportunity to talk to speakers!"

"Currents trends, predictions for future."

"The networking opportunities."

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From participants of the AeA sales seminar, Advanced Sales Metrics: Managing for Results, held on March 16, 2006

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"High level view of metrics."

"The speakers in-depth knowledge."

"Very helpful in how to shrink the cycle and save time with the process."

"Practical examples."

"Discussion and idea exchange."

"Variety of literature."

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From participants of the AeA seminar, E-waste Update 2006: Complying with EU & China Regulations, held on March 9, 2006

Why did you attend?

"For a general update on WEEE/RoHS/China."

"To get the latest info on WEEE and other directives." 

"Update on regulatory compliance."

"For additional info on statue of worldwide efforts, legislation, etc."

"Verify compliance scheme."

"Stay up-to-date on directives."

"To see what effect WEEE/RoHS will have on my company."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Interesting opportunity to discuss off-line with presenters."

"The current progress on regulations."

"Updated information on current programs and early info on further efforts."

"Knowledge of instructors."

"Ability to network about issues with fellow attendees."

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From participants of the AeA HR Breakfast Roundtable, Avoiding the Bad Hire:  Background Checks that Work, held on February 2, 2006

Why did you attend?

"Our company is trying to decide whether or not to do background checks.  We have government contractors asking if we do it."

"To learn the basics of background checks and get a feel for what others are doing." 

"We are just starting to do background checks."

"To be proactive in learning how to roll out a policy on background checks and ensure we meet the legal requirements."

"We do not do any outside vendor background checks - we wanted to find out what the liabilities were."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Practical advice and I have a better understanding of the legal requirements."

"The practical application."

"Specific legal information and the statistics regarding the survey."

"What others are doing and legal restrictions."

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From participants of the AeA briefing, Driving Employee Performance to Higher Levels, held on December 7, 2005

Why did you attend?

"Great topic (and location)!"

"To improve my ability to do effective performance reviews." 

"My first AeA event - it looked interesting and was!"

"Improve my feedback skills."

"I manage a large group and performance managing for results is a key piece of  my job."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Practical approach to a tough topic."

"The concept of 'flipping'."

"Framework to help rather than a prescriptive approach."

"I am already thinking of way to use this skill in my relationships at work."

"A realistic approach to performance management, unlike 'canned" programs."

"Provides a practical recipe for preparing for and giving performance reviews."

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From participants of the AeA HR Roundtable, Developments in Federal & State Wage and Hour Laws, held on November 3, 2005

Why did you attend?

"For information on contractors."

"It is a timely topic." 

"To get a legal update."

"I manage payroll and was interested in gaining more information."

"For an update on current regulations."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Open discussion format was great."

"The independent contractor discussion."

"The interactive dialogue."

"Real examples."

"Great content - great speakers - great discussion."

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From participants of the AeA International Series, Protecting Your International Intellectual Property, held on October 18, 2005

Why did you attend?

"Needed to understand how to protect IP in a flat world."

"For more knowledge of marketing to IP lawyers and IP issues in general." 

"New perspectives on international IP issues."

"To learn best practices in protecting IP in the global arena."

"To keep current."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Asian IP content."

"IP in Asia."

"Information about what other companies are doing to protect their IP."

"Extremely informative speakers delivering content-based presentations."

"Clearly presented information about relevant topics."

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From participants of the AeA Driving Corporate Valuation with a Dynamic Investor Presentation, held on September 27, 2005

Why did you attend?

"Gain exposure to IR."

"To learn more about the challenges IRO's face with presentations." 

"Always looking to improve my communications."

"To learn tips and trends."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"The focus of the presenters."

"Concrete advice, not just theoretical."

"Content of IR presentation and presentation style."

"How to focus on message and eliminate clutter."

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From participants of the AeA State Government Procurement Conference, Selling to Massachusetts and its Municipalities, held on September 22, 2005

Why did you attend?

"To learn more about doing business with the Commonwealth."

"To better understand the procurement process." 

"Gain insight from key players to sell into state and local."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Broad range of speakers."

"Upcoming / future projects and the contacts."

"Dick (Richard Mordaunt)'s insight."

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From participants of the AeA CxO briefing, SOX 404, SEC Changes & Federal Tax Reform, held on August 30, 2005

Why did you attend?

"To learn more about Sarbox compliance."

"The topic was of great interest to me." 

"To learn more about what to expect for SOX."

"Primary interest in SOX 404 developments."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"The current updates."

"The background on potential tax legislation."

"Current information on key issues of tax and 404."

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From participants of the AeA Technology Development Conference on May 26, 2005,
"Partnering for Success in Government Sales." 

Why did you attend?

"Looking to expand my company's federal program."

"To better understand who to market to on the Federal Government." 

"To shorten my ramp up time in government sales."

"To learn more about contracting vehicles and cycles."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"I learned that I have to learn more!"

"It was a small session with key members."

"The presenters and materials."

"The exchange with the Volpe Center team was excellent."

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From participants of the International Series on May 12, 2005,
"Ewaste Update: Complying With EU & China Regulations." 

Why did you attend?

"To get the legal and logistical details I was missing."

"To get up to speed with requirements and how to meet them." 

"I was requested to go by our quality group as we prepare for RoHS."

"To become a company expert."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"The entire presentation!"

"It was all very good. I got a lot out of Becky Linder's presentation."

"The policy and legal discussions from AeA at the beginning of the program."

"The current information about regulations; real life stories from companies and the Q&A was excellent."

"The industry perspective where processes were demonstrated."

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From participants of the International Series on May 5, 2005,
"Keeping Your Company Trade Compliant." 

Why did you attend?

"I'm often asked to refer export experts."

"To gain information - No one in my company has any experience or knowledge." 

"To keep updated on compliance issues."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"A beauty contest of expertise!"

"Good variety of speakers and information. Speakers were able to link the topics."

"Getting contact information for speakers and available resources for me to study."

"Getting information on export compliance and access to the speakers."

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From participants of the HR Breakfast Workshop on April 7, 2005,
"Selecting the Right People: For Teams, Projects and Management." 

Why did you attend?

"I wanted to improve my ability to hire the right people. Excellent presentation."

"To further expand on my area of expertise. It was great." 

"This is a relevant subject matter."

What did you find most valuable about this workshop?

"Lori is a good speaker. Her take on assessment was interesting."

"Reinforced that I do a good job."

"Getting information on behavioral interviewing. Very good."

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From participants of the half-day sales seminar on March 16, 2005,
"Sales Effectiveness and Incentive Compensation For High-Tech Sellers."

"Mike Miller's insights, experience about sales issues and use of real life examples were very helpful. It makes him and this program credible with executive level people. Thank you for providing this seminar!"

"Great - Thanks! Knowledgeable speaker and very informative."

"Mike Miller was a very fine presenter."

"It was valuable to get a review of the basics. The are easy to forget."

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From participants of the HR Breakfast Roundtable on December 8, 2004,
"Employee Communications That Connect." 

Why did you attend?

"I wanted to learn how to craft better messages to get our employees up to speed on internal marketing and educational programs."

"As we continue to change company direction and consolidate, I want to learn how and when to deliver communications." 

"To help with corporate branding ideas."

What did you find most valuable about this roundtable?

"Richard Byrd's presentation was very relevant."

"The interaction and networking with a cross section of backgrounds and industries."

"Learning about how to reach a global audience"

"Some new ideas and ways of communicating in this new world."

"To find out that our Marcom group knows what they are doing."

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From participants of the Technology Gems event on October 21, 2004,
"Mining for Technology Gems." 

"I found the format excellent and would be willing to participate again." 

"Several solid, new contacts were made. The format and logistics hold great promise for future events of this type."

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From participants of the ITAR Seminar on September 29, 2004,
"ITAR: What Every Technology Company Needs to Know." 

"I attended to meet people that do business internationally and the session sensitized me to the issue." 

"Kerry Scarlott's analogies were very useful."

"Learning the distinction between EAR and ITAR very very useful."

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From participants of the third annual China Seminar on July 23, 2004,
"Practical Insights on Doing Business in China." 

"Broad and topical information as we consider this initiative." 

"I attended to understand the issues my clients face when engaging in China."

"I attended to compare to my own experience."

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From participants of the second High-Tech & E-waste Update on June 17, 2004,
"Complying with European Substance Bans and Recycling Mandates."

"Very informative seminar, especially timely." 

"I attended to keep abreast of "state of the industry"."

"Networking value was great!"

"I was at the October, 2003 meeting, and I wondered if I'd learn more - I definitely did."

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From participants of first evening networking event on June 9, 2004,
"Tech Fusion Forum, "serious networking for serious people"."  

"Very useful presentation and good wine." 

"I liked idea of a social/business setting letting people loosen up."

"Met with appropriate people that I can follow up."

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From participants of May 13, 2004 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Mitigating Insurance & Benefit Cost Increases: Strategies for Today’s Market."

"Looking for different ways to manage costs."

"I needed help decide timing and approach for 2005 insurance renewal negotiations."

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From participants of the fifth annual Trade Compliance Seminar held on May 6, 2004,
"Keeping Your Company Trade Compliant: An Update on Export Controls and Customs Regulations." 

"I was very interested in CTPAT and my questions were addressed very well."

"I learned of resources available to me to teach and help my employees."

"I attended to learn more about export requirements."

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From participants of the Government Procurement Seminar on April 30, 2004,
"Gaining Government Customers: Threats & Opportunities (Focusing on the DOT)."

"Good class!!"

"Very good dialogue."

"My company is interested in expanding government business."

"I attended to get up to date with how to do business with the government and DOT specifically."

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From participants of the Solutions Breakfast on April 15, 2004,
"Marketing Technology in a Difficult Economy: What's Most Effective?"

"It confirmed what I thought and gave me some ideas."

"Very good mix of presenters."

"I attended to learn about peer best practices and competitive insights."

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From participants of the Solutions half day seminar on April 1, 2004,
"Effective Sales Compensation: Increasing Productivity While Managing Costs."

"I liked the insight to others and Mike Miller's expertise."

"I am able to leave this session and immediately apply the information in an in depth manner."

"Well rounded presentation."

"Focus on high-tech examples was very valuable."

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From participants of March 19, 2004 International Seminar,
"Ireland: A Stepping Stone to Europe - Benefits and Trends for High-Tech Companies."

"I attended to learn more about benefits and companies' investments in Ireland."

"Very effective use of my time."

"Great quality of speakers and attendees."

"Much more information, than I expected."

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From participants of March 16, 2004 AeA Issues Briefing,
"Stock Options and ESPPs: The Battle to Save Stock Options is Not Over."

"This session gave good information where topic stands and how we can change it."

"Stock option expensing is critical to my company's philosophy."

"Stock options are prevalent at my company and our clients."

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From participants of December 4, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Total Compensation: Trends and Practices that Make a Difference."

"I wanted to make sure the company is competitive on compensation and to understand if any changes are in order."

"Very thought provoking as well as informative."

"Timing is very good due to current company planning."

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From participants of November 13, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"HR Legal Smorgasbord."

"Michael [Rosen] was excellent in terms of context and depth."

"I am always looking for legal updates."

"All topics discussed apply to my role in HR."

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From participants of October 24, 2003 AeA International Solutions,
"E-Waste: Coming Back To Haunt You?"

"Excellent information, exchange and direction provided."

"I wanted to keep up to date with environmental requirements of companies and do some networking."

"I learned much more than I thought I would've. Heard some surprising things. Perfect length, good speakers."

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From participants of September 25, 2003 AeA Government Marketplace Event.

"I want to continue to develop my understanding of how best to get (back) into government business."

"Federal session was excellent!"

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From participants of September 19 and 30, 2003 IP Seminars,
"Protecting and Valuing Your Intellectual Property."

"I wanted to understand various comparable approaches and methods."

"I attended to get caught up on IP issues."

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From participants of September 18, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Employee Evaluations and Appraisals."

"Positive reinforcement of the legal do's and don'ts."

"I want to ensure fair evaluations and avoid litigation at my company."

"Timely update. I am planning on revamping our employee performance process."

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From participants of July 11, 2003 International Seminar,
"Practical Insights on doing Business in China - A Frank Discussion of the Opportunities and Challenges for High-tech."

"Delighted with outcome."

"Great in-depth knowledge of speakers."

"Good perspective offered at this program."

"Good balance of generalities and specifics."

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From participants of May 2, 2003 Trade Compliance Seminar,
"Keeping Your Company Trade Compliant - An Update on Export Controls and Customs Regulations"

"Great as usual!"

"Good overview of what's been happening."

"It was interesting learning about export and imports."

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From participants of April 15, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Developing and Growing Successful Leaders"

"Excellent program. Very topical, practical advise on a "strategic" area."

"A lot of the topics covered are so apparent in our business, I would like to apply them."

"It was nice to have the application within PRI."

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From participants of March 14, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Dangerous Documents: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!!"

"Didn't expect to hear anything new, but took away many details never before considered."

"Great subject, very good speakers."

"I realized how much we needed to change some things."

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From participants of January 30, 2003 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Managing the Toxic or High Maintenance Employee: Best Practices, Tips & Techniques"

"Great to have three different perspectives on the same topic."

"Great to hear view of experts from different fields on the same topic. One of the best [programs] I have attended."

From participants of December 5, 2002 HR Breakfast Roundtable,
"Managing HR Costs in Uncertain Times"

"Very impressive speakers. Excellent HR visionaries. Very real info and experiences as well as theory blended with reality."

"I could identify with the speakers."

From participants of April 18, 2002 CxO Solutions Breakfast,
"Securities Litigation and Stock Option Rules and the Impact on Your Company"

"Yet another good program!  Great value."

"I thought this program was excellent in terms of content and depth of information."

"This was the first AeA program I attended and I was very impressed."

From participants of March 21, 2002 Sales Compensation Seminar,
"How to Reward Technology Sellers"

"Answered all of our questions and gave me some great tools to take back to the office."

"Great handouts and materials to take away."

From participants of February 7, 2002 HR Solutions Breakfast,
"The Gray Areas in Compensation, Leaves & Layoffs: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!

"This program provided very useful info and answered questions that we are currently facing at our company."

"Was really helpful to hear real experiences of other companies!"

"Judith (Judith Malone, Chair of Labor & Employment, Palmer & Dodge) outright answered my questions."

From participants from January 14 2002 CxO Breakfast,
"How the High Tech Industry is Responding to 9/11"

"This program exceeded my expectations and was very informative!"

"This was a timely topic and a great platform for networking."

"I learned a great deal today - very informative."

From members who attended the December 13, 2001 HR Solutions Breakfast,
"Keeping Your A Players: Retaining & Developing Top Performers."

"This was an outstanding program.  It was informative, highly interactive and fun!"

"This event exceeded my expectations.   Excellent."

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