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#GrowSmartBiz : Introduction by Roy Dunbar Chairman & CEO Network Solutions

September 30th, 2009 ::

Kicking off the event was Roy Dunbar, CEO of Network Solutions spoke about small business, the success index and the excitement of the upcoming day. To see the whole video, check it out below:

Roy Dunbar
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Network Solutions

Roy Dunbar joined Network Solutions as Chief Executive Officer in February 2008. Mr. Dunbar provides overall strategic direction for the company and its 900+ employees, who are focused on helping small businesses establish an online presence and market their products and services through the Internet.

Previously, Mr. Dunbar was President, Global Technology and Operations, for MasterCard Worldwide. In this role, he oversaw MasterCard Worldwide’s strategic processing platform, global network and quality of operations. Based at the Global Technology and Operations headquarters in St. Louis, MO, Mr. Dunbar also served as a member of the company’s Executive Committee. During his tenure, he drew upon his experience in technology, sales, marketing, product development, and general management to further leverage MasterCard technology and processing capabilities for customers around the world.

Prior to MasterCard Worldwide, Mr. Dunbar worked for Eli Lilly for 14 years. He served as President of Eli Lilly’s Intercontinental Region, with responsibility for operations in Africa, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Previously, Mr. Dunbar was Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. In this capacity he led the organization to deliver a number of high-impact information systems projects directed at shortening product development cycles, enhancing knowledge management, increasing productivity, and improving customer relationships.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of Humana Incorporated in 2005. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Executive Leadership Council Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the development of African-American corporate leaders. He served on the Board of Directors of EDS Corporation prior to its recent sale to HP.

Born in Jamaica and educated in England, Mr. Dunbar graduated from Manchester University in the United Kingdom with a degree in pharmacy. He later received a Master of Business Administration from Manchester Business School. In 2003, Information Week named him Chief Information Officer of the Year.

Startup Nation Interview with Roy Dunbar, CEO of Network Solutions

July 7th, 2009 ::

StartupNation just put out a 20-minute interview with Roy Dunbar, CEO of Network Solutions.

From the StartupNation web site:

“Network Solutions’ Small Business Success Index identifies six key dimensions of success and a scorecard on how small businesses are doing in each of those areas. According to the Network Solution’s study, most small businesses excel in customer service. However they score low in two of the biggest criteria for success: Raising capital and Marketing & Innovation.

Listen in to learn Roy Dunbar and host Rich Sloan’s views on how entrepreneurs can overcome those two challenges especially in the current economy. Hint: Social media and the potential it offers to budding entrepreneurs is a big part of the Marketing secret sauce. And local banks might just be superior to the national alternatives.”

Here it is for your listening pleasure:

Upcoming Event: 2009 Business Summit and Expo with Network Solutions CEO, Roy Dunbar

May 1st, 2009 ::

On May 8th, 2009, Network Solutions CEO, Roy Dunbar will be delivering the Morning Address at the 2009 Business Summit and Expo entitled: “Small Businesses and How They Measure Success.” Mr. Dunbar’s discussion will focus on a newly released Small Business Success Index, jointly researched and prepared by Network Solutions and The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. This “report card” gives some very intriguing examples of how small businesses are faring during these uncertain times.  The discussion will be followed by Q&A.

About the Expo:

Each year the DC Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Business Journal host a Business Summit that focuses on the unique advantages of doing business in the Nation’s Capital. This year’s Summit – “After the Storm: Emerging Stronger than Before,” will explore what you should be doing during this recession to position your business for economic recovery. Our keynote speaker is Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Dr. Jeffrey Lacker.

The event includes extraordinary speakers, opportunities to exchange ideas, explore business partnerships and access to an advanced copy of the State of the Business Report prior to its release in the Washington Business Journal. The State of the Business Report, created annually by a local economist, highlights the challenges and opportunities we face in our city.

After the morning address there will be educational seminars listed below and you can register here.

Accessing Capital

Focusing on available sources of capital for companies, such as federal and local government grants, credit unions, traditional banks, and angel investors.

How Healthy is Your Business

Providing general guidance on how to ensure the overall health of a business from financials to HR practices to operational standards.

Strategic Management

Discussing how to utilize the down economy to prepare for the future, whether it is through employee skill improvement, workforce development, or savings policies that will allow businesses to be best prepared to seize the time when the economy rebounds

Construction Bonding

Speaking to the growth in the capital area given the amount of stimulus money coming for shovel ready projects that will require companies to secure bonds prior to performance.