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Christopher S. Rollyson: Buzz and Resources |
| Chicago associations, news releases and participation in conferences | |
| Links to sites pertinent to e-business, knowledge strategy and web-based business applications |
| Associations of Interest |
| Name/Link | Comment | For more information |
| The Association of Internet Professionals/Chicago | The Internet business and culture encapsulated in an association. Brings together webmasters, architects, Internet company CxOs and business managers, marketing and business strategists. Very informal and approachable for anyone "wanting to find out what the Internet's about." BTW, I'm biased here, I'm on the board. More of my opinion. | Website
Get on mailing list for monthly updates about meeting times. Dave Munaretto on 312.251.7925 Chris Rollyson on 312.701.6380 |
| The Chicago Software Association | The name is a bit of a misnomer; the CSA represents Chicago's "high technology" community and is moving rapidly into e-business. Here you will find enterpreneurs and large organizations alike. Increasing Internet focus. | Website
847.358.0567 |
| Land of Linkin Association | This is a networking group that meets monthly for networking. Includes VCs, attorneys, banks, Internet CxOs and business managers and general interest. Very informal and approachable. | Jon King
Get on their mailing list for monthly updates about meeting times. |
| Association of Multimedia Communications | Brings together multimedia (not only web) specialists, programmers and business people. Here you'll find a lot of graphics people (i.e. Shockwave, Director) and Mac people. | Website or Harvey Tillis
Get on their mailing list for monthly updates about meeting times. |
| Chicago Interactive Marketing Association | Media and marketing orientation. More webby people from agencies than any other organization. Definitely do some of their special events, like cruises. | Website |
| Chicago Webgrrls | "Provides learning, teaching and networking opportunities for professional women working within, or having an interest in, the fields of New Media, the Internet and/or Technology in the Chicago area. Members come from graphic design, desktop publishing, photography, writing, multimedia, programming, music, web site development in the corporate, non-profit and start-up arenas." | Website |
| Midwest Enterpreneurs Forum | Assists technology enterpreneurs through general support and fostering connections with VCs and other funding sources. | Website |
| The May Report | Read about organization activities and Ron's unique viewpoint and reportage on Chicago's high technology happenings. This may be the most current and consistent calendar: it's within Ron's key value proposition to cover these events. | Website
Ron May |
| Digital Chicago associations | Really dated but still the most complete list of Chicago associations that I'm aware of. | Website |
| News Releases (top) |
CSR to Bolster PricewaterhouseCoopers' Knowledge Management Effort(top)
In this role, Chris will actively contribute to leading edge thought in knowledge management (KM) through conferences, publications and seminars. "I strongly feel that KM is an area that holds promise for realizing significant business value from web applications, which has thus far proven somewhat elusive across many industries," he commented.
An independent management consultant immediately prior to joining PwC, Chris pursued several KM-oriented activities such as: strategic KM engagements for technology-oriented clients; a market assessment in which he found a robust demand for KM expertise; and the research and publication of a white paper on a strategic approach to KM.
Since 1994, Chris has designed and built web applications to modernize organizational processes, with an emphasis on strategic alliances, marketing and communications. As a manager in KPMG Peat Marwick’s ICE (high technology) practice, he led the development of the Midwest area’s marketing planning and execution, and he pioneered a web-based approach to knowledge systems and communications. Prior to that, Chris held several marketing and consulting positions for technology consulting and professional services firms, most notably at Strategic Technology Resources, a Java and object-oriented technology consultancy of national renown.
Chris has done graduate work in economics at the University of Chicago and took his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College. While in Europe, he studied at Die Freie Universität Berlin in (then West) Berlin, L'Université de Clermont-Ferrand in France, and Il Liceo Americano d'Aviano in Italy.
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CSRA Links Up with the Association of Internet Professionals(top)
The AIP's Chicago chapter has grown from a handful of pioneers to 400 strong in just over a year. Its diverse membership includes developers, producers, analysts, architects, marketing professionals, artists, writers, financiers and network engineers, to name a few. Consequently, its monthly meetings are lively, interesting and informative. "I look forward to contributing to the AIP's growth," Chris remarked.
The Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) is the premier professional association for Internet professionals worldwide. AIP, founded in 1994, is the largest and fastest growing professional association in the industry. In order to unify, support and represent the global community of Internet professionals, AIP provides the benefits and programs that allow both its individual and corporate members to better compete in today's Internet/Intranet/Extranet marketplace. The organization also serves as the voice of Internet professionals and industry corporations before the public, press, and within the online community on issues shaping the future of the Internet.
Christopher S. Rollyson has been using the Internet for business since 1994, when he built his first websites for small business clients. Having worked in a strategic marketing role for global and boutique technology consultancies since 1995, Chris has pioneered web-based solutions to modernize knowledge and organizational processes, with an emphasis on strategic alliances, marketing and communications. As a manager in KPMG Peat Marwick’s ICE (high technology) practice, he led the development of the Midwest area’s marketing planning and execution, and he pioneered a web-based approach to knowledge systems and communications. Prior to that, Chris held several marketing and consulting positions for technology consulting and professional services firms, most notably at Strategic Technology Resources, a Java and object-oriented technology consultancy of national renown.
Chris has done graduate work in economics at the University of Chicago and took his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College. While in Europe, he studied at Die Freie Universität Berlin in (then West) Berlin, L'Université de Clermont-Ferrand in France, and Il Liceo Americano d'Aviano in Italy.
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CSRA Signs Web-readying Software Firm in Strategy Gig(top)
"This client is very excited about the prospect of upgrading their technology platform. If the transformation is recommended and pursued, it could hold tremendous promise to bring efficiencies to their business, something from which their clients could benefit significantly," he commented. Following the feasibility study and recommendation, Chris will advise the client on how to implement changes to achieve the desired result.
Christopher S. Rollyson has been using the Internet for business since 1994, when he built his first websites for small business clients. Having worked in a strategic marketing role for global and boutique technology consultancies since 1995, Chris has pioneered web-based solutions to modernize knowledge and organizational processes, with an emphasis on strategic alliances, marketing and communications. As a manager in KPMG Peat Marwick’s ICE (high technology) practice, he led the development of the Midwest area’s marketing planning and execution, and he pioneered a web-based approach to knowledge systems and communications. Prior to that, Chris held several marketing and consulting positions for technology consulting and professional services firms, most notably at Strategic Technology Resources, a Java and object-oriented technology consultancy of national renown.
Chris has done graduate work in economics at the University of Chicago and took his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College. While in Europe, he studied at Die Freie Universität Berlin in (then West) Berlin, L'Université de Clermont-Ferrand in France, and Il Liceo Americano d'Aviano in Italy.
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