Future of Entrepreneurship in Philly Area (01/11/05)

January 11, 2005
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Federal Reserve Bank
7th and Arch Street

Moderated by:

Alan J. Kaplan, President of Kaplan & Associates, Inc.

Panelists Include:

Josh Kopelman, Managing Director of First Round Capital
Michael A. DiPiano, Managing Partner of NewSpring Ventures
Anne-Marie Corner, Head of the Women’s Preventive Health subsidiary of Cellegy Pharmaceuticals
Richard A. Bendis, President and CEO of Innovation Philadelphia

To register for this event, please call 215-650-3339 or e-mail info@efgp.org.

For more information on the Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia please visit http://www.efgp.org/.

Careerphilly. New site connnects employers and students. (12/23/04)

www.careerphilly.com links students and local companies. Local student talent is a wonderful way for startups to help students grow professionally and to get some affordable help on projects.

From the careerphilly website...

We are the Greater Philadelphia Region’s #1 destination for connecting employers and students. We connect employers with rewarding internship and job opportunities to the Region’s best and brightest students that have talent, energy, and ideas to share. The result – limitless possibilities for a growing, flourishing Greater Philadelphia Region. Take a look around, come back often and let CareerPhilly help you getconnected today!

GPVG - breakfast on World Cafe/WXPN venture (1/19/05)

Save the Date- GPVG Breakfast

January 19
7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
The Radnor Hotel, St. David's, PA

“Building the Plane in Flight: A new approach to Public/Private Partnership”

Featuring
Hal Real, Founder and CEO, World Cafe Live

Hal Real, along with General Manager of public radio station WXPN Roger LaMay, will describe the challenges of the 7-year odyssey behind Philadelphia's dazzling new entertainment complex and share the vision for an aggressive multi-market expansion in the near future.

Visit www.gpvg.com to register.

Ben Franklin Seed Capital Briefings (12/21/04, 01/05/05)

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pa will hold briefings on funding amounts from $75,000 to $500,000 for early stage technology companies and established businesses.

Ben Franklin is always one of the best early stops for companies looking for funding. Highly recommended if you haven't attended one already. This cycle's deadline for application is January 20th, 2005. - Skip

Tuesday, December 21
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern, PA
1835 Market Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Wednesday, January 5, 2005
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern, PA
1835 Market Street, Suite 1100Philadelphia, PA 19103

Concept to Commercialization: Entrepreneurial Breakfast Series (Jan. 20, 2005)

Baiada Center Entrepreneurial Breakfast Series: January 20

Drexel University LeBow College of Business Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology invites you to
Technology Transfer: Addressing the Concept to Commercialization Gap
January 20, 2005 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

George D. Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Union Complex32nd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Innovative technologies are emerging in the 21st century at an unparalleled pace. Yet, the commercialization of these concepts and inventions is not keeping up with the acceleration of great ideas and pioneering research. It is estimated that there may be more venture money available than good ventures to invest in. So what is creating the concept to commercialization gap?

Panel discussion moderated by:
Stephen M. Goodman, Esquire; Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

Panelists:
Dr. Louis P. Berneman, Managing Director, Center for Technology Transfer, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Donna DeCarolis, Chair, Management Department and Professor of Technology Commercialization
Michael DiPiano, Managing Partner, NewSpring Capital
Dan H. McKinney, Managing Partner, NextStage Advisors
Dr. Anil K. Rastogi, Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization, Drexel University

RSVP online at www.lebow.drexel.edu/baiada/events
For more information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu or 215.895.0302.

NJTC Venture Fair - 03/08/05 (Apps due 01/21/05)

The New Jersey Technology Council announces the New Jersey Venture Fair, the exposition where emerging businesses meet investors and entrepreneurial supporters, scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset,, NJ.
The New Jersey Venture Fair is an opportunity for emerging companies to show unique products or services to the investment community. Both technology and non-technology companies are encouraged to apply. Please visit http://www.njtc.org/events/vf05/index.html to learn more about the Venture Fair and submit an application.

The Exhibiting Company criteria are as follows:

Emerging high growth businesses with unique products and services

Private companies seeking seed to expansion stage capital from angels and venture capitalists within the next 12 months

Companies located in NJ, NY, PA, DE, MD, CT, MA and FLA

Companies seeking less than $10M in funding (except biotech and drug development companies)

All exhibitor applications are pre-screened. Exhibitors are selected by a qualified committee of business professionals. Companies that are accepted to exhibit are provided with exhibit booth space or an exhibit table. Each company will be assigned a coach who will assist them in preparations for the Fair.

Additionally, accepted exhibiting companies may choose to make a formal presentation to the Venture Fair audience.

The application fee includes:
One exhibit table or booth space
Five admissions to the Fair for employees and/or guests
Five box lunches
Inclusion in the Venture Fair program guide, special NJBiz insert and all advertising.

The application deadline is Friday, January 21. Applications are reviewed and processed as they are received.

Applications may be submitted on line by visiting
http://www.njtc.org/events/vf05/index.html
If you have any questions please email jpraiss@njtc.org or call 856-787-9700.

NJTC Mentoring opportunity (apps due 12/23/04)

Note to Post Destiny clients,

I haven't worked with this group, but if you are interested in trying this out, let me know and we can find out a bit more.

- Skip

Now is the time to sign up or recommend to your clients/customers and
entrepreneurs!

The New Jersey Technology Council/New Jersey Small Business Development
Center is accepting companies for the fourth group of our Executive
Mentoring Program that provides NJTC technology member companies with a
team of experienced professionals in the fields of Finance, Legal,
Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Funding. Selected candidates will meet
with each team privately and receive feedback on their plans and
strategies, practice their marketing pitch, receive financial and legal
insights, and entrepreneurial resources and contacts to speed their
company's path for development and improve their prospects for success.
The next group of companies will meet with the mentors in mid January to
mid February.

For more information on the program go to:
http://www.njtc.org/mentoring.asp

To apply for this program complete a business profile found at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=82404649266

Deadline is extended to December 23rd!
If you have questions, please contact Paul Frank at 856-787-9700.

Conference: Small business - secure your data (12/14/04)

The Eastern Technology Council Invites you to attend.

From Connect to Protect:
How Small to Medium-Sized Businesses Can Best Secure & Optimize Networks, E-Mail and Data Availability
Tuesday, December 14th
7.30 - 9.30 a.m.
Penn State Great Valley
Safeguard Scientifics Building
30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern.

Speakers
v Lou Sommi, Director of Product Development, ATX Communications
v Jim DelVerne, CEO, Gateway Defender
v Alice Quinn, Vice President of Marketing, IPR International

Agenda
7.30 - 8.00 Registration and Networking/Continental Breakfast
8.00 - 9.30 Presentation, Q&A

To RSVP for this event please go to: https://www.techcouncil.org/calendardetail.cfm?CalendarID=588 .

Conference In progress..: Innovation Partnership

Stopped by this morning for 90 minutes. About 46 attendees in opening session with 15-20 in the lobby when I was departing. Lots of SBDC people and Innovation Philadelphia team. Nasty weather may be keeping some entrepreneurs away.

Programs continue through today and tomorrow.

http://www.ipphila.com/ipartconference2004/

Conference: Internet Marketing & Web Site

Come meet the Penn State PENNTAP representative and program presenter and network with fellow business owners and executives who can provide valuable information about managing and marketing your business through the internet.

"Internet Marketing for Small Businesses" - Thursday, December 2, 2004Fee: $15 per person, payable in advance.

"Improving your Web Site for Small Businesses" - Tuesday, December 14, 2004Fee: $15 per person, payable in advance.

Seminars will be held in the Safeguard Scientifics Building on the Penn State Great Valley Campus in Malvern.
Agenda for each seminar:
5:30-6:00 p.m. - Networking (light refreshments served)
6:00-7:35 p.m. - Seminar presentation
7:35-8:00 p.m. - Open question and answer session on the free services available from PENNTAP to qualified clients and related courses available at Penn State Great Valley.
Seats are limited; you are advised to register as soon as possible. To register for a seminar or for more information, please call 610-648-3281. You can also log on to www.gv.psu.edu/ce and click on "PENNTAP Seminar Series" to print a registration form that can be mailed or faxed.