BP Amoco Announces AOL Executive David Eisner To Keynote At Nonprofit Technology Conference Friday, March 24 At Chicago's Hotel Inter-Continental.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers, Radio/TV Producers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2000 Mayor's New Hi-Tech Advisor & Co-author co·au·thor or co-au·thor n. A collaborating or joint author. tr.v. co·au·thored, co·au·thor·ing, co·au·thors To be a collaborating or joint author of: "He and a colleague . . . of Chicago Technology Action Plan Katherine Gehl Will Be Featured Luncheon Speaker America Online See AOL. Inc. (AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. ) Vice President David Eisner will be the keynote speaker at BP Amoco's Nonprofit Technology Nonprofit technology comprises information and communication technologies that support the goals of nonprofit, nongovernmental, third sector, grassroots, and other mission-based organizations. The membership association for this field is . Conference on Friday, March 24 at the Hotel Inter-Continental (505 North Michigan Avenue) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Katherine Gehl, Mayor Daley's special assistant for Technology Development, will be the luncheon speaker. The Conference is part of BP Amoco's Nonprofit Technology Advancement Initiative, a commitment to invest close to $1 million in the Chicagoland area to ensure local nonprofits are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The Initiative will provide community partners with the tools, information and inspiration to help them harness the power of technology and advance their missions. "This conference is being held at a time when Chicago has the fourth largest regional technology economy and the second-fastest information technology employment growth in the nation. We want to ensure that our community partners are technologically savvy and capable to survive in today's market," said Irene A. Brown, Executive Director, Global Social Investment (Chicago Region), BP Amoco. Eisner, who serves as vice president of both AOL Corporate Relations and the AOL Foundation, will kick off the conference at 9:00 a.m. with a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. on "Adding Value Through Enabling Technology." He will also discuss innovative initiatives AOL has implemented to bridge the Digital Divide. In his dual role, Eisner focuses on enhancing the benefit of the emerging online medium to society, and managing the company's engagement in numerous social policy issues. AOL is the world's leading Internet service, providing access and easy-to-use and convenient online services for 21 million members worldwide. Gehl will speak at the Conference's luncheon at 1:30 p.m. on the topic "Technology Today For Chicago's Tomorrow." Currently, she oversees the Mayor's Technology Development initiatives designed to position Chicago at the forefront of technologically advanced cities. She also co-authored the Chicago Technology Action Plan and is responsible for overseeing the plan's implementation as staff director of the Mayor's Council of Technology Advisors. Gehl will share what has been accomplished through the plan in the last four months, and what community leaders can expect from the implementation of the plan's initiatives. More than 200 nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. leaders are expected to turn out for this all-day conference and will attend such workshops as Effective Technology, Preparing for Integrated Financial Systems, Technology and Fundraising
adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: and civic leaders. BP Amoco is one of the world's largest petroleum and petrochemical petrochemical, any one of a large group of chemicals derived from a component of petroleum or natural gas. The cracking processes for manufacturing gasoline produce vast quantities of gaseous hydrocarbons. groups. The Global Social Investment Unit of BP Amoco, which includes the BP Amoco Foundation, Inc., contributes to community and educational organizations in 33 countries. For more information, contact Robin Beaman at 312.751.9689 or John Moore John Moore may be: Clergy
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