Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m.
FREE Maryland Small Business Health Insurance Subsidy Seminar
Learn about the new Maryland Health Insurance Partnership, which allows
eligible small businesses to receive a subsidy of up to 50 percent of
health insurance premiums for their employees.
Learn about HIP
here.
Maryland Technology Development Center, 9700 Great Seneca Highway,
Rockville
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Out to Lunch Wednesday/Farmer's Market
East Montgomery Avenue in front of Regal Cinemas
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Out to Lunch Wednesday/Farmer's Market
East Montgomery Avenue in front of Regal Cinemas
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Entrepreneur Office Hours for Regional Tech-Based
Entrepreneurs
Free and impartial advice from experienced entrepreneurs, venture
capitalists and legal/business professionals on building and financing a
tech startup, developing and protecting intellectual property,
navigating the tech transfer process, refining business strategy for
rapid growth, and tapping into resources.
Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH), University of Maryland
College Park, Technology Advancement Program Building, Room 1103.
Directions.
Schedule an appointment
here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Out to Lunch Wednesday/Farmer's Market
East Montgomery Avenue in front of Regal Cinemas
Tuesday, September 16 - Tuesday, November 18,
2008 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
10 Consecutive Tuesday Evenings
Technology Transfer: Issues & Processes
USDA Graduate School Course, Enrollment Open to All
Learn about the issues and methods involved in moving a discovery or
invention from federal or university labs to commercialization.
Capital Gallery, 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC
$365. For information, contact Richard Leshuk at 301-279-2686, or
click
here. To register, call 888-744-GRAD or click
here.
Friday, September 12, 2008 9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Technology Start-Up Boot Camp
Intensive one-day workshop will teach you how to launch a technology
venture from the ground up, including how to raise capital, safeguard
and manage intellectual property, writing a great business plan, and
marketing technology products; also discover University initiatives to
assist you in bringing ideas to market.
Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom, University of Maryland College Park
$75. Click
here to learn more and to register.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Out to Lunch Wednesday/Farmer's Market
East Montgomery Avenue in front of Regal Cinemas
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
OR
Thursday, September 25, 2008 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR
Pre-Conference for S.T.E.M. Talent 2008 Postdoctoral Fellows
For current postdoctoral fellows working in Washington, DC area federal
labs and universities who will be attending S.T.E.M. Talent 2008:
A Symposium and Career Fair for Postdocs in the Capital Region (see
below.) Learn interviewing skills and how to write an effective
resume. FREE, registration required. For more information,
click here.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Out to Lunch Wednesday/Farmer's Market
East Montgomery Avenue in front of Regal Cinemas
Friday, September 26, 2008 7:30 - 9:00
a.m.
REDI Board Meeting
REDI Offices
RSVP to 301-315-8096
Thursday, October 2, 2008 5:00 -
8:30 p.m.
Greater Baltimore Tech Council's TechNite
Baltimore Convention Center, 1 Pratt Street, Baltimore
$185, register
here.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
FREE Seminar: How to Write a Business Plan
Instructor: Julie Kirk, Serial Entrepreneur and Author of The
Parentpreneur Edge
This class will cover all sections of the business plan, but will
focus on the marketing section.
Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Avenue
Register
here.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Entrepreneur Office Hours for Regional Tech-Based
Entrepreneurs
Free and impartial advice from experienced entrepreneurs, venture
capitalists and legal/business professionals on building and financing a
tech startup, developing and protecting intellectual property,
navigating the tech transfer process, refining business strategy for
rapid growth, and tapping into resources.
Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH), University of Maryland
College Park, Technology Advancement Program Building, Room 1103.
Directions.
Schedule an appointment
here.
Wednesday, October 15 - Wednesday, November 5.
2008 6 - 9:30 p.m.
4 Consecutive Wednesday Evenings
Technology Based Business: Ideas to Products
Have you ever thought about starting a business, but could never come up
with that "killer" idea? Find your product in a university or
federal lab! This four-session course will teach you how.
Teacher: Julie Lenzer Kirk, award winning serial entrepreneur,
author, and speaker
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
$194: Click
here for info and to register.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 8 a.m. - 4
p.m.
S.T.E.M. Talent 2008: A Symposium and Career Fair for
Postdocs in the Capital Region
For current postdoctoral fellows working in Washington, DC area federal
labs and universities, and for companies recruiting high-level science,
technology, engineering and mathematics professionals.
NIH Natcher Center
Free for postdocs; fee for recruiting companies. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED: recruiting companies click
here;
postdocs click
here to request information.
Monday, October 20 - Wednesday, October 22,
2008
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) International
Conference: Accelerating Innovation in 21st Century Biosciences -
Identifying the Measurement Standards and Technological Challenges
For companies who wish to communicate their measurement and technology
needs to NIST, so NIST can direct its research and development.
For information, click
here.
Wednesday, November 5 - Friday, November 7,
2008
4th Annual America-China Women Business Leader's Conference
Meet Chinese women business leaders looking for US markets and
suppliers; network with U.S. Based business leaders currently working
with China; learn about the latest trends in U.S. and China trade and
best practices; identify future opportunities.
Hilton Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, 1750 Rockville Pike
Sponsorships available. For more information, click
here; to register,
click
here.
