Connecticut Internet Association Hosts Bob Dorf, President, Peppers & Rogers, Norwalk Mayor and CPTV June 13th.

Business & Internet Editors

CIA II

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2000

The Connecticut Internet Association (http://www.connecticutinternet.org) is hosting several well known speakers at its CIA II reception to be held June 13th at Norwalk Community College. Bob Dorf, CEO and President of Peppers and Rogers Group, and the co-author of The One to One Field Guide, will present "Implementing the 1 to 1 Strategy on Your Website." Mr. Dorf has spoken around the world on the marketing concepts that have made his company the hottest strategy based consulting firm. Harold Kramer, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Technology at Connecticut Public Television will present CPTV's Silicon Parkway special on the explosive growth of Internet ventures in Fairfield County and Connecticut.

Mayor Esposito and NCC President Schwab to speak

Norwalk Mayor Frank Esposito will be the first speaker at the CIA II reception and will discuss "Norwalk and the Internet" including the location of several large dot com companies in Norwalk. Next Dr. William H. Schwab, President of Norwalk Community College will review the recent state funding received to create the Center for Information Technology at NCC.

Discussion of DSL Delays

The CIA is also bringing together representatives from SNET, the Office of Consumer Counsel, DSL providers and city and state government to discuss how to shorten the 4-6 week delay in getting DSL service. Roger Gantabene, Director of DSL Operations for SNET's Advanced Solutions group will represent SNET. Mark Pruner, organizer of the CIA, said, "High speed Internet connectivity is every dot com's lifeline and DSL is the connection of choice for the rapidly growing small and medium sized dot coms. Delays in service can put a business plan badly behind schedule. Any speed up in getting service will give this area a competitive advantage."

The first CIA event, held May 2nd at UConn Stamford was a huge success with 264 attendees and 115 companies in attendance. Sponsors of the event include the Stamford E-Center, Robinson & Cole, LLP, People's Bank, Chubb Executive Risk Division, Business Environment, Sonitrol Security Systems and the Norwalk Community College. Registration for the event can be done at the CIA's website (http://www.connecticutinternet.org). Admission is $10 payable at the door.