Critical Journalism and the Future of the Media
Join Michael Den Tandt, Editor of the Owen Sound Sun Times, for a look at the future of critical journalism and the future of traditional media. He will explore the impacts of blogs and citizen journalism on traditional media coverage of events; how technology has changed the way we consume news; and how traditional media will adapt to stay relevant in a world of instant media gratification.
Business Showcase: Bar 5 Stock Farms, Ltd.
Bar 5 was established in 1969, by a group of 5 Manitoba ranchers. In the fall of 2001, Bar 5 moved to Markdale, Ontario; 2,000 kms to the east. The operation specialises in a number of aspects of bovine breeding including both commercial stock production and Elite stock production. Bar 5 has developed and implemented a three prong selection policy and has committed themselves to a disciplined program of: 1. Genetic Ancestry, 2. Physical assessment, 3. Genetic Evaluations.
Presenter: Karen Gillan, Bar 5 Stock Farm Ltd.
How to create a six-figure income (and beyond) within an IT career!
Are you nervous about off-shoring? Has your job been outsourced? Are you ready to take control of your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this interactive and dynamic workshop is for you. When you attend this workshop you will learn:
- How will the IT profession evolve over the next 10 to 20 years
- Which of the following career paths are right for you – Full-time, Contractor, Entrepreneur
- What skills employers are looking for today
- and the most important ... the steps to earning a six-figure income as an IT professional
Presenter: Ronald Vereggen, The Geek Coach
Choosing the Right CMS for Your Company or Organization
Tired of having to wait for changes to be made to your site? Want more control over your content? Chances are your business or organization needs a Content Management System (CMS). But what exactly does that mean? In this session Running Tide President, Shelley Savill, will walk you through the basics of managing your content on-line. She will help you to determine:
- what kind of content your business needs to manage on-line;
- the kinds of features you should look for in a CMS;
- buyer beware: what sales gimmicks you should watch out for; and
- how much time and money you should invest in having a custom content management system developed for your business.
Shelley will highlight several examples of how she has effectively implemented content management systems to help her clients gain control over their own content.
This presentation will be perfect for tech-interested businesses who know it's time to take their Web presence to the next level.
