opinion

Cybernet Expo Early Birds

Joe D Apr 22, 2009

There are just two months to go until show time – dateline SFO! Cybernet organizers want you to know you can save over $100 by registering for the Cybernet Expo EARLY BIRD rate of only $99! But this offer ends on May 1st which is less than two weeks away!

Now is the time to start making your arrangements. Commit to this great industry meeting by registering for the show, booking your room at an unreal San Francisco special rate of only $169 / night (They recommend check in on June 25 and check out on June 28 – That is really helpful!). Keep your eyes open for the best air fare rates – this show is really a great value when everything is all in.

Organizers say their mission is to give you the best quality show possible while at the same time giving you the best bang for your buck. I think they fulfill their mission. Participate in daily seminars and classes designed to teach you how to grow a profitable website business as well as some special networking events and industry-only parties that are all second to none!

Head on over to Cybernet Expo Registration and should you have any questions, feel free to email YNOT LAJ.

Join the Webbilling team in San Francisco as Cybernet Expo celebrates 12 dedicated years! See you June 25-27!

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