VIRTUAL IT Basics for Business

Redefining Practical Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Disasters—whether natural, cyber, or operational—can strike any business, but small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges when it comes to preparing for and recovering from the unexpected. Join the Chamber for an engaging and insightful webinar on Tuesday, April 29th from 9-10AM, presented by Malinda Gagnon, CEO at Uprise Partners, as part of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce IT Basics for Business series.

In this session, Malinda will share actionable strategies to help SMBs build resilient operations that weather any storm. Drawing on her extensive experience in technology and business transformation, Malinda will provide a clear roadmap to safeguard your business and ensure continuity in times of crisis.

Attendees can expect to:

Learn how to identify risks and vulnerabilities specific to SMBs and create a disaster recovery plan that works.

Discover cost-effective tools and strategies to protect critical operations and data.

Understand the importance of a business continuity plan and how to keep your operations running smoothly during disruptions.

Gain insights into leveraging technology for resilience, including cloud services and cybersecurity.

Leave with a practical framework to future-proof your business and ensure peace of mind.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and build a more resilient business with guidance from one of the top leaders in business strategy and technology.

Malinda Gagnon

CEO

Uprise Partners

Malinda Gagnon is the CEO of Uprise Partners and has more than 20 years of experience in business strategy and technology. She has served as a Strategist at Google, and Sr. Partner at WPP where she founded and led their consulting organization and the Product Management and Technology group.

She specializes in business resiliency planning, product management, and technology operations. She has advised clients such as Procter and Gamble, General Electric, Volkswagen, and Walmart, as well as hundreds of startups. She’s also a board member at the Maine Venture Fund and the Mitchell Institute, a mentor with Techstars, MassChallenge, and Maine Center for Entrepreneurs. She’s an avid skier and scuba diver, and a certified yoga teacher.

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