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From: Frisina, Paula [mailto:paula.frisina@xo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 9:24 AM
To: 'Rich McComas'
Subject: RE: Phoenix Connect event feedback; next event
 
Hi Rich,
 
In terms of feedback from last year's CONNECT 2000 event in Phoenix, overall it was extremely worthwhile.  It was a great format, unlike any we've participated in before.  It was nice to have a captive audience rather than trying to "reel" people in with a typical trade show type setting.
 
It was great to act as an expert on industry topics and have people there who were genuinely interested.  I know several of our sales reps made some valuable business contacts as a result of CONNECT 2000 and I would assume the Phoenix market would look forward to participating again in the future.
 
In terms of the event coming up in California, you will want to contact Mary Chapman, Marketing Manager in our LA office.  She can be reached at 949-417-7753.  You can mention my name and Kelly Conley's (from Spokane).
 
Paul Frisina
XO Communications