.B2B: The Next Stage of Development - March 21, 2001

[Pittsburgh Business Community Calendar]

March 21, 2001:
                                     
            Strategic Leadership Forum  Pittsburgh presents:
                                     
                    B2B: The next stage of development
                                     
                       Upton Hudson, Vice President
                           eSTEEL Corporation

The B2B marketplace  is undergoing a transformation as the Internet and 
industry's understanding of its role in commerce matures. The initial driv=
e 
to reduce the cost of procurement has led to a recognition that the 
streamlining process that it brought about is arguably of even greater 
benefit. The buzz of disintermediation has given way to a new model of 
mediated exchange. Upton Hudson, Vice President of North American Sales fo=
r 
market maker eSTEEL will review developments in the market and the 
strategic positioning of his firm in it. 

Mr. Hudson is a 38year veteran in steel marketing and sales joined eSTEE=
L 
in early 1999 from U.S. Steel Group, USX Corp.  He is internationally 
recognized for his expertise in steel sales
and marketing across a spectrum of products and markets.  

He  was instrumental in establishing eSTEEL=92s strong strategic alliance=
s 
with key industry leaders including US Steel, National Steel, Worthington 
Steel Rouge Steel, MacSteel Service Centers USA, The Techs, and Feralloy 
Corporation. 

Coordinates: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Top of the Triangle; 
Networking, 5:30 PM; Speaker: 6:15PM; Dinner:7:00 PM

Fee: 
Members $30; NonMembers $40; Students with ID $20; 

Online Registration: 
http://www.slfpgh.org/registerformeeting.htm

Phone Registration: 
412.363.5500 (x 233 if unattended)