NEW! Building Value into Your Business That You Can Bank On - Webinar
Wednesday January 23,2013 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
Learn about a patent pending web application being used by Vermont businesses and advisors such as VMEC, plus a growing number of other MEP Centers. CoreValue is designed for private business owners and leaders that are serious about measuring, quantifying and improving / building the value of their enterprise so it can be transferred to the next generation, be recapitalized, be sold, or simply reach new heights. This webinar is being hosted by VMEC, CoreValue and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
Registration Link. For more information, contact Patricia Giavara at pgiavara@vmec.org
UPDATE! Offshore Wind – Atlantic Coast Manufacturing Opportunities
Wednesday January 23, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
This webinar will address NEW manufacturing opportunities for companies interested in becoming suppliers to the emerging U.S. offshore wind energy sector. In order to accelerate the launch of an offshore wind industry in the United States, the U.S. Department of Energy recently announced seven pilot projects around the U.S. They are providing an opportunity for MEP Center staff and clients to get in on the ‘ground floor’ of what will become a growth industry in coming years. Presentations will be made by Cash Fitzpatrick from DOE, who will discuss the agency’s strategy and goals and by Patrick Fullenkamp, with Global Wind Network, who will discuss specific component opportunities for domestic manufacturers and review Germany’s current offshore wind manufacturing infrastructure. This webinar has been designed specifically for MEP Centers, and it provides potential diversification and growth opportunities for Center client companies.
Webinar Details
Webinar Link
Call in number: 1-866-469-3239
Meeting Password: CEMC
Meeting number: 730 783 016
NEW! Commercialization of Labs’ Technologies Webinar
January 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Commercialization referrals to MEP Centers will arise from partnerships with national labs. Technology transfer activities at federal labs and universities result in licenses for companies to commercialize technologies. However, many of these licensees need later-stage Innovation Engineering support services to successfully transition from the licensed idea to prototype to scale-up to market. Join this webinar to learn about coordination efforts at NIST MEP to bring these opportunities to the MEP system for the benefit of US manufacturing. Get ready to participate in Technology Acceleration projects that fit within commercialization objectives.
Webinar Details
Webinar Link
Call in number: 1-866-469-3239
Meeting Password: MEP
Meeting number: 731 758 813
Intellectual Property Webinar Series: Picking the Right Global Markets
January 30, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
Intellectual Property webinar series –are complimentary, authoritative, monthly 90-min webinars covering all aspects of patenting, IP tactics and strategies. All past webinars have been recorded and archived on the MEP website. “Picking the Right Global Markets"(January 30, 2013) informs users of exporting and programs that are out there to help. To register for this free webinar, click here. Past IP webinar topics include: Patents 101; Securing a Patent and AIA Implementation; Researcher’s Life After Invention Disclosure; Working with a Patent Attorney/Agent and USPTO; Protecting IP in Global Markets. Information covered in this series is helpful for MEP Center staff and manufacturers pursuing growth projects that may develop or make use of technologies, designs, or other content.
LIFT Solutions Fair
January 30, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Solutions Fair is a half day event that brings together small and medium sized manufacturing companies with resource representatives that are willing and able to help these companies solve problems. The resources could include specialized researchers, process experts, prototyping advisors, technology matching specialists and other types of services. The main portion of a Solutions Fair uses short (~15 min) one-on-one meetings between a company representative and a resource representative with a focus on a specific problem they are in need of solving. The companies then rotate through and meet multiple resources during the event. Click here for more information and to register.
If any other MEP Centers would like to attend or have any questions about holding an event like this, please contact: Lucy Lawlor, Events and Membership Coordinator at Long Island Forum for Technology, 631-846-2731.
NEW! Manufacturing Matters! Conference
February 28, 2013
Manufacturers are faced with a variety of opportunities and challenges, many of which will be the focus of discussion in the information-packed Manufacturing Matters! Conference to be held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee. The event, presented by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, including Talent Management for executives and operations staff; Innovation with author and thought-leader Adam Hartung; Continuous Improvement featuring a range of manufacturing leaders; and Focus on Food Processing to help food processors and packagers navigate the changing regulatory landscape. For more information and to register, visit the Manufacturing Matters website.
NEW! U.S. Commercial Service Trade Winds – Asia
May 9-17, 2013
Please feel free to share this opportunity with your clients that may be interested in Asian Markets. Seoul, Korea and the dynamic cities of Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo and Manila offer global sales potential for U.S. businesses in a range of industry sectors. Learn how to increase profits and overcome barriers in the growing Asia-Pacific region and network with the region's leading industry and government officials and experienced U.S. and global companies. Meet one-on-one with top Asia business experts from the U.S. Embassies and Consulates from the region for the latest trade leads and market entry strategies. Find a partner or customer through screened business-to-business meetings in Korea, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Register your interest to receive a complimentary market assessment at export.gov. For additional information, contact tradewindsasia@trade.gov, Leslie.drake@trade.gov or judy.kornfeld@trade.gov.
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