Boulder Chamber tests interest in tech network

BOULDER — Business After Hours, a popular after-work program organized each month by the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, added a new focus in July with TechTalk.

Bringing together novices and experts in the technology field to talk about the Internet, e-commerce and e-business, TechTalk was designed to facilitate networking in six areas: Web site design, computer networking, tech employment, online banking, e-mail and the Internet and e-commerce.

It is an excellent opportunity to “learn or showcase your talents,” says Paul Eisdorfer, business manager at the Boulder chamber. Eisdorfer said the chamber now is evaluating TechTalk’s success after its July start to decide whether to continue the idea.

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While Business After Hours (BAH) brings together an average of 200 to 300 professionals, it can be hard to meet people from a particular industry. TechTalk was a way to try to get together those interested in the Internet industry so they can meet each other and exchange ideas, Eisdorfer says.

Other possible focuses for future Business After Hours include employment, housing, education – “any topic Boulder is interested in,” Eisdorfer adds. He emphasized that for those not interested in the focus areas, normal Business After Hours will take place at the same time. TechTalk is a “way to put a focus on Business After Hours,” says Eisdorfer. “It’s an added attraction.”

TechTalk isn’t the only chamber program focused on Internet/online issues. In September, the chamber’s E-Commerce Committee is sponsoring “e-Train,” a course designed to help chamber members and non-members grow their businesses online. The course, geared toward “non-techies,” will have a beginners level, to introduce e-mail and Internet use and discuss the steps needed to put up a Web site. Advanced and expert level classes will discuss the intricacies of building, operating and marketing a site.

Kent McBride of BizBlast.com will be the beginner instructor, and E-Commerce Committee will try to have each level taught by one instructor with various guest experts from the field of a chosen topic.