Saturday February 13

9:00am - 3:00pm

Sponsored by National Grid

Events

  • National Grid Products and Services Presentation

  • Netsmartz Workshop - "Internet Safety for Our Youth"
    This workshop is to extend the safety awareness of children to prevent victimization and increase self-confidence whenever they go online, enhance the ability of children to recognize dangers on the Internet and increase communication between adults and children about online safety.

    Presenters
    Roxanne Clinton


  • Panel Discussion - "Cost Effective Solutions for Business Owners"   
    The discussion will allow Business Owners the opportunity to share with sponsors and community how they use technology to build and support their businesses.  It also allows the community and local businesses to learn the role technology can play in their business growth.

  • Moderator
    Ramon Ray, Technology Evangelist, Smallbiztechnology.com and author of "Technology Solutions for Growing Businesses (Amacom)"

    Panelists
    Maisha Walker, President, Message Medium and author of "Web Site Fundamentals for Enrepreneurs"

    Eric Hamilton, President, The Web Academy and author of "Social Media Branding in the Age of Obama"

    Eula M. Young-Guest, COO, Griot's Roll Film Production & Services Inc., expert in On-line Marketing, Video Consultant & Public Relations Social Media expert.

  • Youth Technology Showcase
    This event will allow NYC youth the opportunity to display technology initiatives to sponsors and the community. BDPA‐NY SITES students will showcase their research papers by presenting and demonstrating their research. The Eagle Foundation will do a Robotics presentation.

National Grid
One Metro Tech Center
Brooklyn, NY  11201
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Subway Directions: Take the R to Lawrence St (closest stop), the A, C, or F to Jay St - Borough Hall, or the 2 or 3 to Hoyt St.

Bus Directions: Take the B26, B57, B62, B67, or B75 and get off at the stop closest to Jay St and Myrtle Ave

RSVP is extremely important for all our events therefore to confirm your attendance you can respond as follows: send an e-mail to bftaw@bdpa-ny.org, RSVP online or leave a message on the BDPA Voicemail at 212-802-5341.

BDPA-NY invites you to join us at our events planned as a part of 2010 Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW).  BFTAW is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage more African Americans to incorporate technology into their daily lives.   The event focuses on closing the digital divide by helping bridge the gap between black families and technology.  Visit www.blackfamilynet.net for more info

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