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Smartech is the Official Hosting Provider for the 2008 Republican National Convention
August 22, 2008
"We are excited to continue to provide world class hosting to the Republican National Convention. We believe this year more than ever, will see a larger use of the web with Politics," said Jeff Averbeck, President and CEO of Smartech.
"As more Americans go online to learn about elections, we're pleased to work with the Republican National Convention to give citizens around the world easy access to convention information and new ways to engage in the event," said David Drummond, Google's Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer.
The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from September 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPconvention2008.com.
Airnet, national provider of internet technology, streaming, disaster recovery services, and server collocation is proud to have been selected to be a partner and integral part of Riverbend by providing a festival-wide wireless internet mesh network. This wireless internet mesh network provides Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi in areas along the riverfront area of the city known as the Downtown Waterfront and Riverpark. Along with the Downtown Waterfront area, Airnet provides Wi-Fi access to Coolidge Park, Miller Park, Finley Stadium, Hamilton Place Mall Food Court, and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.
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