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You are invited to attend the MHEC's 19th Annual Product Expo being held
in Springfield, MA on
September 15, 2017
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We are excited to announce that the MHEC is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. With this in mind, we have asked exhibitors to participate in our expo theme, "Celebrate your Milestones" by sharing their own milestones.
This year, in addition to the Exhibitor/Member reception, we will also be hosting 3 workshops
on the eve of EXPO, September 14th. Please read on for more information or to register.
As always this event includes breakfast and lunch and is open to all MHEC Members. This is a FREE event and we encourage you to share this invitation or distribute this event flyer
with your colleagues. All departments are welcome and we
look forward to seeing you there. We hope you will join us for two days full of training, networking and exploration.
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We are pleased to announce that this year's EXPO will take place at the
Mass Mututal Center
located in Springfield, MA. The Mass Mutual Center is the premier exhibition location of western Massachusetts. Check out the
electronic map
of the event to see which suppliers have already signed up for their booths.
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In honor of this year's theme "Celebrating your Milestones," if your organization is celebrating a special event this year (years in business, years of employment, year of operating a special program etc.), please contact our Outreach Coordinator Michael Girardi and let us honor your organization by adding your milestone to the event program.
Program in the works coming soon.
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"Cybersecurity in the age of Espionage"
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This year's event features keynote speaker, attorney, security consultant and professional public speaker former FBI operative
Eric O'Neill.
He is also the subject of Universal Studio's feature film,
Breach
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Eric O’Neill will discuss the massive increase in cyber theft of private and confidential information from government agencies, business and private individuals.
Eric will tie this topic together with the catching of Robert Hanssen, who was the first cyber spy, charged with selling American secrets to Russia for more than US $1.4 million in cash and diamonds.
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Want to Stay in Springfield Overnight?
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If you require overnight accommodations, we are pleased to announce that a special room rate will be available at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel. Room rates include overnight and day of event parking. The Sheraton is a short 3 minute walk from the Exhibition hall. For complete details, including a map
read on
. For questions or concerns, please contact us via e-mail at
member@mhec.net
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Concurrent Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 1:
Chapter 30B Training, presented by the Office of the Inspector General (receive 1-CPE credit toward re-certification)
Session 2: Managed Print: From RFP to Implementation presented by Hampshire College.
Session 3: New Member Meet & Greet, presented by MHEC Staff.
Follow this link to view the schedule in the works.
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We are looking for volunteers to assist us on the day of the event.
All volunteer shifts are two hour segments allowing volunteers time to visit with exhibitors.
If you are interested please complete the attached form and submit as soon as possible.
We would love to have you!
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Exhibitor/Member Reception
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Following the workshops, we invite you to join us at our customary Expo Eve Reception.
Can't participate in the workshops, no problem, join us for the Reception. Everyone is welcome. Reception begins at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to join us at this year's reception only, email member@mhec.net.
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Parking for this event is available at the Civic Center Parking Garage and is included for Member Attendees free of charge.
To view parking garage, click
here
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Note: If the garage is full you will be directed to our overflow lots, where shuttle service will be available. In order to receive parking validation you must park in one of our three lots.
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NEW THIS YEAR
All member attendees will be eligible to win one of three grand prizes; but you must attend the event and be present to win.
2017 GRAND PRIZES
- Surface Pro 4
- Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV
- iPhone 7
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Every year MHEC kicks off the Toys for Tots program for the holiday season. Marines are on site to collect these much needed donations. Please consider joining us in making this the best year ever. To show our appreciation for your generosity, everyone who donates is eligible to win a prize. The more you donate the more chances you get to win.
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Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped gift, to this year's EXPO event in support of this important program.
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For questions about this event contact the MHEC at 413-992-2504 or email
expo@mhec.net
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