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NEW! Linksys, A Division of Cisco
Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., is the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) and small business users. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Linksys specializes in products and solutions that provide effortless and economical sharing of broadband Internet connections, files, printers, digital music, videos, photos and gaming over a wired or wireless network. These reliable, easy-to-use, world-class products are backed with award-winning technical support, setting the standard for excellence in the consumer and small business.
 
Visit Linksys at www.linksys.com

 

 

Microsoft Corporation

At Microsoft our mission and values are to help people and business throughout the world realize their full potential. As a Software Development Company, Microsoft offers solutions tailored to the small business operation that includes Small Business Server 2003 R2, Office Small Business Edition and more.

Every successful corporation has a responsibility to use its resources and influence to make a positive impact on the world and its people. Microsoft’s sponsorship of the “Small Business Essential” forum in Santa Ana is an effort to provide the best of our resources at a local level. In conjunction with Data Resolution, Santa Chamber of Commerce and Safeco Insurance we hope to provide the Orange County area resources to small business owners and managers to help them “realize their full potential”.
 
Visit Microsoft at www.microsoft.com
 
 
Safeco Insurance

What matters most to you? That’s what we think about every single day. It’s our goal to provide insurance that covers the things that are important to you. We want to be there for you to help you deal with the unexpected, offering the best mix of coverage and pricing—so when a loss occurs, you’ll be prepared and ready.
Business insurance is all about protecting your people, your place of business, and your customers from the unthinkable. Whether you're looking for protection for one location or one hundred, Safeco has the resources and services to provide you with the exact business insurance program you need.
We do more than assist after something has happened. Our extensive risk and loss control services help you prevent problems before they happen. And our proactive team of specialists helps you minimize losses and increase your bottom line.
In the end, a promise is what business insurance is all about. A promise to be there when you need us. No one takes that promise to heart more than we do. Safeco has an unparalleled record of getting people and companies back to business quickly in times of need. We’ve built our reputation on that promise, and since 1923, our customers have known the comfort of being protected by a promise well kept.
Visit Safeco at www.safeco.com
 
 
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce

For over a century, the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce has served the interests of business. Today, in the 21st Century, those interests are even broader than the customers they serve.

In the future, businesses will write their own agenda for the community. It will be an agenda that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work and play here, and it will be the Santa Ana Chamber that manages and implements this agenda.

 - Building a Strong Local Economy - The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping local companies grow their businesses by taking the lead in programs and efforts that help create a strong local economy and a workforce prepared to meet the changing needs of the workplace.

 - Promoting the Community - The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce takes the lead in promoting the community by recruiting new businesses to locate here, participating in efforts to improve our quality of life, and advocating our community as a great place for people to live, work and play.

 - Providing Networking and Business Development Opportunities - The networking opportunities provided by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce give members the chance to interact with other business professionals to exchange ideas and referrals.

 - Representing the Interest of Business to Government - The Santa Ana Chamber Of Commerce works year-round on your behalf to educate local and state elected officials on the impact of their decisions on the local economy.

 - Engaging in Political Action - The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce positions itself “in the heart” of political action by endorsing city council and school board candidates and taking positions on state and local ballot measures.

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(6) corporation with an economic and community development strategy. Funded by member investors and lead by a 27-member policy-making board of directors, the Chamber employs a management team to carry out the policies of the organization.
 
Visit the Chamber at www.santaanachamber.com
 
 
D-Link

D-Link is an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments.
A key contributor to D-Link’s consistent growth over its more than 20 year history has been the company’s ability to think globally and act locally. When D-Link talks about Connecting People, the scope of this corporate motto encompasses the connectivity needs of people all over the world. While D-Link solutions all feature pioneering computer technologies, the applications are as diverse as the people that use them. D-Link has established local and regional offices on every continent and in more than 100 countries. D-Link calls everywhere home, providing geographically-relevant solutions and timely support to its partners and customers. Connecting People. Around the House. Around the Office. Around the World.
 
Visit Dlink at www.dlink.com
 
GST, Information Technology Systems

GST delivers advanced computer solutions that increase organizational productivity while lowering operational costs.

GST connects clients to technology solutions that address today’s business objectives while providing an asset-protected migration path to accomplishing tomorrow’s goals
GST is one of the leading nationwide providers of IT solutions and services for small-to-midsize businesses, enterprises, governmental agencies and educational institutions, and one of the largest independent providers on the west coast. Our history conveys our industry strength and customer commitment. Founded in 1984, GST has grown by offering the widest breadth of products, custom configurations and exceptional customer service. Our ability to serve you expanded in 2002 when we merged with E-Systems Design to augment our procurement management, online ordering and processing, technical and professional services, and network management capabilities.
 
Visit GST at www.gstes.com
 
Bowermaster & Associates

 
 For over fifty years, Bowermaster and Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. has provided insurance solutions for business owners from a myriad of industries. Our Agency boasts a vastly diverse, 5,000 plus client base ranging from large multi-national companies to small, individual ventures.

Bowermaster and Associates is a California-based insurance management organization with local, regional, national, and international clientele. Our five regional offices offer a local presence in Southern, North and Central California, while our corporate headquarters house a centralized support team devoted to servicing our clients through the specialty insurance programs we provide.

Bowermaster and Associates partners with over 100 financially secure insurance companies to provide expert advice, budget sensitive insurance options and client-focused support to our customers.
 
Nodus Technologies

Nodus Technologies, Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Independent Software Vendor with recognition in the Microsoft ISV Software Solutions and Business Process & Integration competencies. Nodus has been a Microsoft Certified Partner since 2002 and has achieved Microsoft Business Solutions President's Club status in 2004 & 2005.

Nodus Technologies is a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions. Leveraging our patent-pending technology, Nodus enables organizations to achieve end-to-end connectivity by seamlessly integrating front and back office business applications.

Based on a collaborative framework, our software integrates with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Retail Management System, Point-of-Sale, Small Business Financials, CRM, and E-Commerce Websites.

Nodus' solutions facilitate greater scalability by utilizing an open architecture which readily supports the addition of payment gateways and diverse business environments. With over 400 global accounts, Nodus Technologies provides a standard interface that helps merchants streamline electronic payment processing and business process automation.
 
Visit Nodus at www.nodus.com
 
 
 
 
More Sponsors Being Added Daily!

Want to find out more about helping Data Resolution make this a successful event? Contact our Sponsor Representative at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Hank Mondaca at hank@dataresolution.net.