Baruch College's Continuing and Professional Studies and Black Tech Magazine Are 'Changing the Game' on September 23rd with Their Strategy Symposium

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2003--Black Tech Magazine - the Technology Blueprint for Black Business - with co-sponsor Baruch College's Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) division present the inaugural Business+Technology Strategy Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Baruch College CAPS in Gramercy. This unique and interactive symposium is geared toward "Changing the Game: Strategies to Balance the Landscape of Black Business" and will address the rise in prominence and opportunities for new majority entrepreneurs. This landmark event will also emphasize the importance of strategic alliances between the public and private sectors and stimulate new-majority business opportunities.

Keynotes include Charles D. Smith, Chairman and Founder, New Media Technology and Bernard Gay, Vice President of IT, Royal Caribbean Cruise, Ltd., who will set the techno-focused tone of the daylong event with a "who's who" of presenters representing all facets of technology, business development, funding sources, training, and R & D. Headlining the list of presenters are: Franklin Madison, ITAC; Francine Holt, Holt Computer Training; Charles Sheffield, Carthage Venture Partners; Bruce Lincoln, Institute for Learning Technologies, Columbia University and Cecilia Martinez, The Falu Foundation and others.

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"This symposium represents a much needed collaboration between the public and private sectors," said Kenneth G. Kweku, publisher of Black Tech Magazine. "It will also reflect the dynamics of the industry from the perspective of those diverse backgrounds who are behind the scenes and making it happen."

Additional features of the symposium include special product launches, comprehensive resource tools, one-to-one matchmaking opportunities and strategic Q&A with key industry "movers and shakers." Ned Regan, president of Baruch College, will bring greetings to the attendees during the opening session. Notable authors and experts, Joe Santana and Cooper Smith, will be on hand to discuss their achievements and sign their latest books. The event will close with pinpointed discussions and project directives designed to make a difference.

The Early Bird Rate for the conference is $99 and the deadline has been extended to September 19th. From Saturday, Sept. 20 through Monday, Sept. 22, registration is $129. For those who register on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the cost is $179. A group discount is available for registrations of three or more, but they must be made at the same time.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vertical Campus, One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Avenue), in room 14-220 at Baruch College.

Baruch CAPS is inviting 20 students to attend for free. Those interested should register by visiting http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/store/customer/register.php and enter the discount coupon code BCCAPS92303 during the checkout process. Only 20 students will be allowed to attend for free.

For registration and additional information, call 718-623-1221 or visit us on-line at http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/events.

More About Black Tech Magazine

Black Tech Magazine - The Technology Blueprint for Black Business (TM), founded in 2002 by Kenneth G. Kweku, is uniquely positioned to influence African Americans to embrace technology as a strategic business tool.

It is the comprehensive Information Technology advisory resource for new majority business owners and entrepreneurs. It is the first nationally distributed magazine of its kind. Black Tech Magazine interprets key areas of information technology into a thorough, non-technical format. Business professionals and decision-makers use Black Tech Magazine to enhance their IT knowledge and improve their business strategy.

More About Baruch CAPS

Baruch CAPS is a leading, New York City provider of quality professional training offering small courses taught by industry experts. Baruch CAPS certificates offer alternatives to degree programs by providing integrated instruction that focuses on the fast growing areas of today's world. Baruch CAPS' commitment of offering a comprehensive selection of quality courses and programs ensures that all students receive the training and resources to effectively advance their career. For more information, visit http://caps.baruch.cuny.edu.