Fairpoint Communications speaking at UVCIA 2/21

[Bill McGonigle]

I'm distributing this widely as everybody seems to be interested in  
last-mile telecommunications around here, and if this deal goes  
through Fairpoint would be the ones who could bring modern services  
to area homes and businesses, where Verizon has chosen not to.

Mark Scarano's talk should be interesting as well.

Please pass along to others who may be interested.

-Bill

Begin forwarded message:

> Wednesday February 21, 2007
> Fireside Inn & Suites, West Lebanon, NH (I89, exit 20)
>
> Breakfast 7:30am, Meeting 8:00 - 9:00am, both in the Ballroom
> $20 per person (includes breakfast)
>
> Cash or check ("UVCIA") at the door. No credit cards.
>
> Prior Registration Requested by e-mail Reservations at uvcia.org
> or by calling Brett Bourne at (802) 295-4415  x3103
>
> Agenda
> 7:30 Registration, networking, and breakfast
>
> 7:50 Introductory Remarks - Brett Bourne, President UVCIA
>
> 8:00 "Successes & Failures in Economic Development"
>
> 8:25 "Verizon Selling Our Land Lines; Fairpoint Communications  
> Stepping Up"
>
> 8:50 The Magic Minute (New York version) where attendees get to  
> introduce themselves and state what products, services, or skills  
> they offer or, are seeking.
>
>
> Successes & Failures in Economic Development
>
> Mark Scarano, Executive Director
> Grafton County Economic Development Council, Bristol, NH
> www.graftoncountyedc.org
>
> As Executive Director of the Grafton County Economic Development  
> Council, Scarano brings more than 10 years experience to the post.  
> While it?s true that economic development can mean different things  
> to different people, there are certain basics that professionals  
> follow to attract and retain private enterprise. In his discussion,  
> Scarano will provide vivid examples of successful economic  
> development efforts- as well as miserable failures.
>
>
>
> Verizon Selling Our Land Lines; Fairpoint Communications Stepping Up
>
> Peter Nixon, COO
> FairPoint Communications, Inc., Charlotte NC
> www.fairpoint.com
>
> Verizon is divesting of the land line telephone business in  
> northern New England. Come hear Peter Nixon, COO at Fairpoint  
> Communications, the prospective buyer. Peter has graciously agreed  
> to introduce us to Fairpoint, its company culture & values, as well  
> as tell us something about its relations with customers and  
> communities. He will also speak to the pending transaction and why  
> this deal is in the best interests of customers, communities,  
> employees and shareholders. Telephone service is at the foundation  
> of our regional communications infrastructure - come learn about  
> the future of our telephone service.
>
>
> 2006 - 2007 UVCIA Sponsors
>
> Platinum Level
>   Chicago-Soft Ltd
>   Newsbank Technologies Inc.
>   segNET Technologies Inc.
>
> Gold Level
>   Fireside Inn & Suites
>   Merritt & Merritt & Moulton
>   Promark, Inc
>   Results Marketing/Communications LLC
>   Schiffman, Paul & Dattilio, P.C.
>
> Silver Level
>   groSolar
>   Mascoma Savings Bank
>   Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green
>
>
> Details
> Meeting: February 21, 2007
> Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
> Location: The Fireside Inn for directions check out  http:// 
> www.afiresideinn.com
> Cost: $20 which includes breakfast
>
> Check or Cash accepted at the door (no credit cards please - checks  
> can be made out to UVCIA)
>
> Reservations can be made by calling Brett at 802-295-4415, x3103 or  
> e-mail Reservations at uvcia.org
>
> UVCIA | PO Box 237 | c/o SSBS | South Strafford | VT | 05070

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