May 16, 2007 - Vol1, Issue1

News and Happenings!

Dear Colleagues:

In this GAZeL Insights issue:

• GAZeL Networking and Seminar Event: International Trade Opportunities and Resources - June 7, 2007, 12:00 - 2:30 pm
• GAZeL Annual Conference Event: eLearning Strategies for Business and Education - September 27, 2007, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• GAZeL Research Event: Strategic Research Directions - June 1, 2007, 10:00 - 12:00 pm
• GAZeL Update
• GAZeL Committees
• GAZeL Sponsors

GAZeL Networking and Seminar Event: International Trade Opportunities and Resources - June 7, 2007, 12:00 - 2:30 pm, Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport North

Purpose: Lunch and presentations by three speakers on International Trade opportunities and resources as it relates to eLearning, business, and education. Register today for GAZeL’s statewide eLearning Educational and Networking Event. eLearning Arizona - Companies, Technologies and Services will feature presentations provided by Executives from three of Arizona’s outstanding eLearning organizations and companies.

You will hear about:

• The latest International eLearning News from the International Trade Director, Arizona Department of Commerce
• The latest International eLearning News from the University of Phoenix
• The latest in eLearning trade opportunities between Canadian governments, institutions, agencies and private sector firms and their counterparts in Arizona
• The status of the current Arizona eLearning legislation

You will also get the opportunity to:

• Network with colleagues
• Meet some of Arizona’s eLearning leaders and innovators
• Identify potential providers or strategic partners for your eLearning initiatives

Lunch:

Phoenix Location: $20 meal (two choices) if paid by June1, 2007 - $25 if paid after that date.

Tucson Location: $15 box lunch

RSVP By June 1, 2007

We look forward to seeing you soon! More Info, click here.

GAZeL Annual Conference Event: eLearning Strategies for Business and Education - September 27, 2007, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

This annual event is for anyone responsible for implementing eLearning in their organization. If you represent a large company, a small business, an educational institution, an industry cluster, a professional/trade association, or a nonprofit organization, you will want to attend this event. You will discover how eLearning is transforming P-20 education and it is becoming a standard for corporate training, professional development, and lifelong learning. Professionals will have the opportunity to:

• Network and exchange best practices with eLearning leaders and innovators
• See the latest innovations in eLearning technologies and services
• Get an update on What’s Happening in eLearning in Arizona
• Discover creative ideas and Arizona resources, technologies and services

Put us on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you soon! Currently we are looking for Speakers! More Info, click here.

GAZeL Research Event: Strategic Research Directions - June 1, 2007, 10:00 - 12:00 pm

GAZEL is planning a statewide research meeting, entitled GAZeL’s Strategic Directions Symposium 2007. The University of Arizona and the ITT Technical Institute will host the June event. The Strategic Directions Symposium 2007 will help GAZeL solicit research interests and needs from statewide researchers and users of research. The purpose is to find out ways GAZeL can support AZ e-Learning research and act as a conduit between universities, corporations, K-12, etc. We want to find out who is doing what and find ways to help others communicate with researchers who have relevant e-Learning research or vice versa. We hope to report back to you about GAZeL's progress at the Annual conference in September

More Info, click here.

GAZeL Update

GAZeL listens to its membership to plan future activities and accomplishments. These are some of the activities we have accomplished in support of GAZeL membership needs, requirements, and expectations, including:

• Golf Networking Event
• CEO Breakfast
• Periodic Networking Events with Presentation for eLearning Companies
• Research Committee and Portal (www.trainingplace.org)
• New GAZeL Community Portal (more information coming soon)

GAZeL Committees

GAZeL is run by committees who help eLearning companies develop new business opportunities and advanced technologies and services. We also provide opportunities to network, engage in professional development opportunities, and develop opportunities to export technologies and services, nationally and internationally. Members are encouraged to participate on one or more committees (shown below).

• Events Committee
• PR Committee
• Marketing Committee
• Outreach Committee
• Membership Committee
• Policy and Advocacy Committee
• Special Projects Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Research Committee

Click here for more information.

GAZeL Sponsors

GAZeL has launched a Sponsorship Campaign to raise funds to support the GAZeL development, operations and initiatives. This is a great business opportunity for you that will provide you high level exposure to consumers and providers of eLearning technologies and services. How is this for a great opportunity? As a GAZeL investor you will:

• Support our initiatives to grow the Arizona economy and develop the eLearning and other high tech industries in Arizona
• Help us expand and support the customer base for eLearning
• Receive exposure to both the customers and other providers of eLearning technologies and services on our web site, at our events, and on our cluster collateral material
• Develop name recognition in the growing eLearning market and get your company name in front of thousands of potential customers in business, government and education

More Info, click here.

GAZeL Insights is a tool for keeping all GAZeL members in the loop regarding publications, research, events, and much more. It's designed to be a short easy read that will keep you connected to everything that GAZeL has to offer.

Greater Arizona eLearning Association -- Copyright 2007

If you have questions or comments, please contact us at: www.gazel.us/contact

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