US West Foundation
The US West Foundation provided the initial funding for this project.
U S WEST is in the connections business, and this means more than providing telephone service. The U S WEST Foundation believes in improving the quality of life in the communities U S WEST serves. The U S WEST Foundation invests millions of dollars annually in education, the arts, civic and community services. The U S WEST Foundation's goal is to strengthen the link between developments in the communications world and the kinds of projects it funds.

GoodNet
GoodNet is providing dial-up assistance in remote are as.
Not long ago, not everyone had a fax. Or a computer. Or cellular phones. Yet today, doing business without them seems almost impossible to imagine. And now something new has come along that is launching the next revolution-the Internet.

Every time you turn around these days, someone is talking about the Internet. Yet no one seems to want to take the time to let you know what the Internet can do for you. That's why we started GoodNet, a local ISP and National ATM Backbone Operator. We thought it was time for someone to cut through all the media hype and tell you how the Internet can change your life...today.

Arizona Public Service Company
APS is donating office supplies and stationary for the participants.
APS is a leading Southwest energy company providing products and services to more than 700,000 customers in Arizona and hundreds of wholesale customers across the western United States. We operate the largest nuclear power plant in the United States and two major coal-fired power plants. We are actively involved in preserving our environment and improving the communities we serve. But more than anything else, APS, 6,000 people strong, is committed to providing innovative energy solutions to its customers that enhance their quality of life.

Bashas' donated a $300 gift certificate to assist with food for the conference.
"Community Involvement" is a popular buzz-phrase of the 1990's. But for Bashas', it is not only a way of life, it is a cornerstone of the foundation that was laid by the Basha family when the company was in its infancy. Being involved in the lives of people, providing assistance whenever possible to those in need, and taking an active role in the events that were shaping the blossoming communities of Arizona were all values and habits of the Bashas, and their children and descendants have inherited a passion for making their world a better place.

Bruegger's Bagels donated bagels and cream cheese for the the duration of the conference.
Talk about authentic. Bruegger 's bagels begin with the purest, highest quality ingredients. They're kettle boiled and hearth baked, the old-fashioned way. And you'll never catch us using oils, preservatives or artificial ingredients. What's more, we bake our bagels in small batches al l day long. So there's always a fresh hot bagel waiting for you.

Blimpies donated three 6 foot subs.
The BLIMPIE Credo: Passion, Quality, And Commitment. Only the best: It's an obsession at BLIMPIE. The best ingredients, the freshest produce, the highest quality meat, cheese, and freshly baked bread. Everything we put into our sandwiches is held to the highest standards. The BLIMPIE credo applies to our menu offerings, our franchisees, subfranchisors, master licensees, our vendors, and our business associates. BLIMPIE settles for nothing short of excellence.

On-Line Educator magazine donated copies of their magazine for all the participants.
This is your web site, a bridge between your classroom and the rich world of information and knowledge available on the Internet. It is intended as a supplement to the published version of The Online Educator, the monthly journal dedicated to making the Internet a useful classroom tool.

SyllabusWeb magazine donated copies of their magazine for all the participants.
Multimedia Schools (MMS) is a practical how-to magazine sharply focused on the needs of school practitioners. Articles, reviews, and columns address issues associated with using electronic information resources in K-12 schools-Internet, online and multimedia databases, CD-ROM technology, computer hardware and software.

Chain Reaction will donate copies of the inaugural issue of their magazine to all the participants.
"Chain Reaction" magazine brings the explorations of Arizona State University researchers directly to the grasp of middle school students. In the tradition of "ASU Research Magazine," the new publication is FREE to Arizona educators for use in their classrooms. The magazine is written to show how scientists and scholars explore the world and create new knowledge. Written for middle school students, each article explains advanced research and defines basic ideas behind the work. With "Chain Reaction, " students peer inside a wide variety of jobs and careers, finding math and science applied in the darndest places, all with direct and indirect links to real work taking place at ASU. Fun and fascination is part of each feature.

The publication will serve teachers as a valuable resource to spark classroom discussions. Eventually, the new print publication also will be supported by an interactive site on the World Wide Web. The power of website links also will allow students to explore department pages and other Web resources available at ASU.

Provided rooms at a discounted rate for the participants.
The Tempe Mission Palms is located in the heart of downtown Tempe and is a short walk from Mill Avenue and ASU.

Provided three cases of soda for the participants.
At Trader Joe's, our mission is to bring you the best food and beverage values you can find anywhere, and the information you need to make informed buying decisions. You'll find more than 800 unique grocery items under our label, at prices everyone can afford. We work hard at buying things right: Our buyers travel the world searching for new items; we work with a variety of suppliers who make interesting products for us; and we make special purchases which are presented to us throughout the year. All our private label pro ducts have their own "angle," i.e., great flavor, unusual recipes, high quality ingredients, special nutritional claims, and all natural ingredients.

Provided project access for three teachers in South-western Arizona.
GlobalCenter is a Digital Distribution company that enables businesses to establish the Internet as a strategic channel. GlobalCenter currently handles 400 million Internet requests per day and delivers up to a quarter million Internet downloads a day for customers including new media/content providers, software companies, and Internet-focused businesses. Today, GlobalCente r counts the world's top web sites among its customers including Yahoo!, Netscape, Silicon Investors, Quote.com, Sausage software, Pacific Bell at Hand, Cox Interactive, etc. In providing Digital Distribution for the top Web sites, GlobalCenter facilitate s 70 percent of online financial discussions and 60 percent of all Internet searches.

Provided project access for a teacher in Sells, Arizona.
In May 1970, the Papago Tribal Utility Authority was formed by Tribal Resolution to operate electric, water, and wastewater utilities. TOUA, then called PTUA, operates under a Plan of Operations which is governed by appointed board consisting of Tribal Members and retired utility executives. During the 70's PTUA's employment totaled reached 34 workers, today the employment total is 74. In 1987, TOUA took over the communication service. At that time there were 324 customers, today there are 2,300 telephone customers. In September 1996, TOUA took another step into the future. TOUA became a local internet provider to service the Tohono O'odham Nation with Internet. The future growth of TOUA will provide challenging experiences equal to those the utility experienced in the past.

Provided PPP accounts for two of our teachers in Elgin, Arizona
Since 1990, Dakota Communications has been aggressively involved in developing and consulting in the area of Internet and Internet connectivity. Companies Such as Merck Pharmaceutical, AT&T, AOL, D&B and many others have used our knowledge and expertise o n the Wide Area Network over the Internet. In 1995 it was decided to create a new product called InterLink. lnterlink is a "turn key" solution for corporations that want to have their services and web sites available to Internet users world wide. We desig n and integrate the web servers, communication servers, data base servers, and routers. We then provide the communication link to Dakota's Internet backbone via Tl, T3 or even SMDS lines. This turnkey solution allows corporations to put their servers, dat abases, and link the entire Local or Wide Are Networks to all the benefits of the Internet in a minimum amount of time. VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a WAN (Wide Area Network) connectivity for corporations in a very cost effective manner. Companies can use public networks to connect their main offices to their branch offices. Many times, companies are noticing thousands of dollars in savings every year by using the VPN technology.