Telework Exchange

A Public-Private Partnership Focused on Eliminating Telework Gridlock

Unlock Gridlock 2010

Telework Exchange, in partnership with Telework!VA, hosted Unlock Gridlock 2010 on May 19, 2010. The free, half-day event focused on promoting alternative commuting options to Virginia-based businesses. Industry experts and Commonwealth officials discussed how to secure management and key stakeholder buy-in and how to implement and expand organizational telework programs.

Attendees Learned:

How teleworking can decrease gridlock in Virginia
How to build the business case for telework
How telework programs green business operations

PROGRAM:

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.	Registration and Unlock Gridlock Expo Opens
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Stephen W.T. O’Keeffe Executive Director Telework Exchange Delegate Jim Scott 53rd District Commonwealth of Virginia
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.	Keys to Unlocking Gridlock in Virginia John B. Townsend II Manager of Public and Government Affairs AAA Mid-Atlantic View Presentation Session Podcast
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.	Unlock Gridlock Expo and Networking Break
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.	Building the Business Case for Telework – Practical Strategies Jennifer Thomas Alcott Telework!VA Program Manager Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation View Presentation Session Podcast Amy Teklinsky Program Manager, General Services/Development Office Orange Business Services View Presentation
12:15 - 12:30 p.m.	Unlock Gridlock Expo and Networking Break
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Curb Your Carbon Footprint – Green Your Business Operations Luncheon and Open-Forum Discussion Session Podcast Delegate Barbara Comstock [Host and Moderator] 34th District Commonwealth of Virginia Stephen Evanko Business Director, Environmental Sustainability Office Capital One Ed Piñero Manager of Sustainable Development, Energy Systems and Security Division Parsons Corporation Bob Wassmann Senior Manager, Center for Sustainability Noblis, Inc.

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EVENT DETAILS

Date:	May 19, 2010
Time:	9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:	Gannett/USA Today Headquarters, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA
No Cost to Attend
Event News:	Telework Exchange and Telework!VA Partner to Host Unlock Gridlock 2010 Conference

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