March 9, 2007 -- Graybar, a distributor of electrical and communications products and related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that is launching a series of Technology Showcase events.
According to a press release, from March through October in major cities throughout the US, the complimentary events will provide contractors, resellers, network administrators and building owners with updates on new industry standards and advancements in enterprise networking.
This year's showcases will feature hands-on demonstrations and displays of new products and services from industry-leading providers. The events will also include a variety of technical seminars, and some will qualify for continuing educational units from BICSI.
"This is a great opportunity for network administrators, installers and other members of the comm/data industry to obtain crucial information that will help them better succeed in their work," says Michael Dumas, vice president of Graybar's comm/data business. "It will also help them raise the bar for performance and value for their internal and external clients."
The 2007 Graybar Technology Showcase schedule and information is as follows:
March 13
Minneapolis, Minn.
Doubletree Hotel
Graybar Contact: Casey Foss 763-852-6138
March 29
Philadelphia, Pa.
Marriott Conshoshocken
Graybar Contact: Don Wilkins 215-336-2211
April 11
Waltham, Mass.
Westin Hotel
Graybar Contact: Leesette Bengar 617-625-4700
May 8-9
Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville Convention Center
Graybar Contact: Ted Choate 615-743-3233
May 17
Chicago, Ill.
Drury Inn, Oak Brook
Graybar Contact: Tom Bleker 630-893-3600
May 24
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clarion Hotel & Suites
Graybar Contact: Tim Williamson 513-719-7312
Sept. 26
Wallingford, Conn.
Crowne Plaza Cromwell
Graybar Contact: Larry Cozzolino 203-284-4500
Sept. 27
Denver, Colo.
Denver Merchandise Mart
Graybar Contact: Kathy Roberts 303-480-3013
Oct. 4
Sacramento, Calif.
Rancho Cordova Branch
Graybar Contact: Virginia Tylenda 916-288-4100
Oct. 6
Norcross, Ga.
Dunwoody Country Club
Graybar Contact: Tom Baldwin 770-441-5580
Oct. 11
New York, N.Y.
Madison Square Garden
Graybar Contact: Wayne Pease 302-322-2200
Oct. 25
Greensboro, N.C.
Grandover Resort
Graybar Contact: Greg Hochheiser 704-398-6213
For details on an event, call the local Graybar location. Information and online registration for some events are available here.