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How do you Secure and Manage Your Information in the Cloud Wednesday, 09 November 2011 15:16 |  Written by kay | 
The information needs of companies have greatly expanded over the last two decades. Today, a company not taking advantage of computers is doomed to fail. Also, companies that have mismanaged their information have also failed. Please join En Pointe and Symantec for a delicious lunch and learn what services from Symantec.Cloud will help you to secure and manage your information and insure your company's survival in the digital age we now live in. Register for this free, best practices event and learn how En Pointe can help you cut through the market hype and determine which cloud solution is right... Read more...
Understanding Business Investment OpportunitiesWednesday, 09 November 2011 13:43 | Written by bmalik |
Designed for CPAs looking to better understand private equity and grant based funding opportunities for technology companies. This course will provide you with information on how private equity, state and federal grants and tax incentives benefit clients participating in research and development of new technology based products and services. Learning Objective: Become aware of the numerous resources for technology based companies and identify how and when a company should seek these resources. Program Content and Major Subjects: Winter 2012 10x programWednesday, 09 November 2011 13:33 | Written by bmalik |
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship has partnered with Ohio’s Department of Development to offer a second class of a technology business accelerator this winter called 10x. In addition to a $20K grant provided by the One Fund, the participants will benefit from a new 10x affiliation. We are now a member of the TechStars Network, the leading startup accelerator program in the United States. 10x will have increased access to a rich set of strategic resources including professional development tools and ongoing support to effectively lead and mentor innovative entrepreneurs in central Ohio. The... TechColumbus Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week - Meet the 1492 ParticipantsMonday, 07 November 2011 19:16 | Written by bmalik |
Join TechColumbus to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Fleur. Meet the startups from 1492 and mingle with other local entrepreneurs and business community members. Registration includes one complimentary drink and hors d'oeuvres. http://eevent.com/techcolumbus/globalentrepreneurshipweekcolumbus. 1492 PARTICIPANTS Azoti.com (Columbus, OH) Azoti is a complete marketing platform providing both offline support services and a suite of online tools to help the more than five million local food producers increase their share of every food dollar spent by driving demand and increasing productivity. Azoti will serve local farmers, dairies, fisheries,... Women Entrepreneurs: It's Your TimeThursday, 03 November 2011 11:29 | Written by Lynn-Ann Gries |
 I am a venture investor and a former investment banker. I'm also a woman. At my first job, there were equal numbers of male and female trainees. But over 25 years in business, I've become one of the few women in boardrooms listening to pitches and negotiating deals. I'd grown accustomed to seeing few pitches from high-growth companies led by women even though I personally know many women whom I would back in a second. Why weren't they pitching me? A recent reading of "Overcoming the Gender... The Columbus Intellectual Property Law Assoc. presents the Leahy-Smithy America Invents Act and How It Impacts YouSunday, 30 October 2011 08:27 | Written by lcoffee |
The Columbus Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA) presents the "Leahy-Smithy America Invents Act and How it Impacts You." Elizabeth Maag ,Patent Attorney with McNees, Wallace & Nurick, LLC will discuss key provisions of the Act and how those provisions will impact the future of patent prosecution, acquisition and enforcement. The AIA was signed into law by President Obama on September 16, 2011, finalizing and significantly changing US Patent Law. Event Schedule: 3:00pm Registration and networking 3:30pm Presentation on “Leahy-Smithy America Invents Act and How It Impacts You” 6:00pm Buffet Dinner, Further Discussion, and Networking 7:00pm Optional tour of TechColumbus 2.5... Outsourcing Institute Road Show Series: Innovation through Outsourcing: The SequelTuesday, 25 October 2011 13:49 | Written by CHenderson@bricker.com |
Bricker & Eckler will host the Outsourcing Insitute Road Show Series: "Innovation through Outsourcing: The Sequel" on November 9, 2011. This one-day event is packed with informative presentations, as well as many opportunities to break from formal talks and experience active and interactive discussions focused on topics of common interest. Most importantly, we have programmed substantial amounts of time for “netalizing” – networking for business and socializing to enhance contacts.... Tech Startup Founders MixerSunday, 23 October 2011 17:26 | Written by lcoffee |
So, you run a Tech Startup in Central Ohio? Please join us. Tech Startup Founders Mixer-The monthly event especially designed for local Founders/Co-Founders of Tech Startup. This is our 6th Mixer. Join us on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM Meet other Startups Founders and use this opportunity to: 1. Rave about your startup (Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text25536 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested to present bout your startup asap) 2. Get instant and honest feedback 3. Find and provide help to others
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Educational Opportunities and Community Resources available for Entrepreneurs in the Delaware AreaSunday, 23 October 2011 15:39 | Written by lcoffee |
Join us for a free after hour event hosted by the Columbus State Community College-Delaware Campus and in collaboration with the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce , the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and TechColumbus . The networking mixer will provide you with information on some of the educational opportunities and community resources that are available to help you to start and grow your business in the Delaware area. You will also have the opportunity to network with current and future entrepreneurs, government officials, community leaders and resource providers. Angelo J. Frole , Dean of the Delaware Campus will share... DIBAC Event: International Business 101 - The Basics of Pioneering a Global VisionTuesday, 18 October 2011 09:31 | Written by lcoffee |
As economic barriers between countries around the world have fallen, international trade and foreign direct investment have grown significantly. Companies conduct business internationally for a variety of reasons, whether defensively when faced with a threat to market share, or offensively to gain an advantage over competitors. Although expanding operations abroad in any form involves risk, the risk of not doing so may be even greater. Entering the global marketplace requires U.S. companies to contend with complex issues under U.S. federal law, as well as with the laws of foreign jurisdictions. Conversely, foreign companies entering the U.S. or any other jurisdiction... |
Big Beats for Big IdeasTuesday, 18 October 2011 09:16 | Written by Rushabh Sheth |
Medical Technology: How Regulations, Reforms Threaten To Stifle U.S. Healthcare InnovationMonday, 17 October 2011 11:50 | Written by Ray Leach |
 Regulatory burdens and healthcare reform are causing big uncertainties for venture capital investors. That could limit the ability of young drug and medical device companies to bring products already in the pipeline to market, thwarting billions of dollars of investment. It also could stop promising drugs, therapies, and devices from being developed for patients who really need them.From my perspective, lack of new healthcare investment could limit the economic impact and jobs created by... Complimentary CPE 4 CPAsSunday, 16 October 2011 21:16 | Written by lcoffee |
"CPAs are probably the most influential advisors to the affluent."- Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. Networking With Millionaires The purpose of The Accountant Information Market is to give back to the accounting community in terms of value in service to CPA's and their clients. We also sponsor programs to support the accounting profession through CPE classes, business introductions and networking events. Please Join Us As We Present To You "CPE 4 CPAs" Earning 3 Complimentary Credits Space is limited to the first 40 CPAs to register ! Agenda: 8:15AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST Break for Networking 8:50AM - 9:40AM QuickBooks:... How America’s Patent Laws have ChangedFriday, 14 October 2011 14:10 | Written by Leah Yomtovian |
Although the specific details... The 8 Gotcha’s of Technology Contracting – A Lawyer’s PerspectiveThursday, 13 October 2011 13:03 | Written by dshrivastava |
Avoid common contracting pitfalls. Protect your company’s most important asset – its intellectual property – when partnering with a reseller, vendor, customer or subcontractor. Close gaps between your initial business discussions and the actual agreement. For both providers and buyers, contracts about technology are among the hardest to get right. Attend this seminar, and learn how to avoid:
M3 Conference – November 18th 2011Tuesday, 11 October 2011 10:54 | Written by dshrivastava |
The M3 Conference is a new event focused around the mobile technology industry. We believe this is a very unique event that sets itself apart from other conferences by focusing on not just one, but all aspects of the mobile development industry. The goal of the conference is to provide education and networking opportunities for the professional community focused around development, design, promotion and the business of the mobile industry. The conference will have 2 keynotes and 25 break out sessions on UX/ Design, Mobile Web Development, Native Development (iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7), and Business/Marketing. Tickets on sale now!... SSTI 2011 Annual Conference: Innovative Economies Creating Our FutureMonday, 10 October 2011 15:43 | Written by lcoffee |
SSTI's conference is the premier event for sharing ideas on the best ways to encourage technology-based economic development and foster regional prosperity in a global economy. No longer limited to a niche group of practitioners, promoting growth through innovation and technology has achieved widespread acceptance as the key to our economic prosperity. You'll find it in blog posts and opinion pages from across the political spectrum, and in virtually every corporate or civic dialogue today on revitalizing America's economy. Meanwhile, most state and local governments — where the majority of funding for technology-based economic development (TBED) comes from — are... More than an Entrepreneur: What Steve Jobs Means to MeThursday, 06 October 2011 16:05 | Written by JumpStart Team |
He was an innovator. Steve Jobs represents the best entrepreneur we are likely to witness in our lifetime. He was a brilliant innovator and business person willing to take huge risks to transform industries and the way people live. –Ray Leach He was... CPO 2011 Business Survival Recovery ConferenceThursday, 06 October 2011 13:49 | Written by stevesims@CPO.org |
It’s time to register for this year’s 2011 Business Survival & Recovery Conference. The 1 1/2 conference, October 24 and 25, is dedicated to improving business continuity and disaster recovery in Ohio.... IT EQUIPMENT RECYCLING Presented by TechColumbus and Tech Disposal, Inc.Wednesday, 05 October 2011 10:10 | Written by lcoffee |
Friday, October 21st – Drop off 10am–2pm (parking lot in front of 1245) Please help the environment by recycling responsibly. FREE RECYCLING!! NO CHARGE!! FREE RECYCLING!! NO CHARGE!! We accept all types of PC, Monitors, Servers, Laptops regardless of age condition, working or non working. Items accepted for recycling include: • All types of PC, Server, Laptop, Midrange, Mainframe regardless of age or condition, working and non working, complete or incomplete units. |
Every time I engage in an exciting activity, especially entrepreneurial ones, I inadvertently play music in my mind. Don’t deny it . . . I know you do it too! As we were preparing a playlist for the 
Entrepreneurs are eager to understand the implications of the 
Steve Jobs’ passing has touches the lives of many, just as he did in life. He was an entrepreneur, an IT visionary, and a perfectionist. He was many things to many different people. Here is what Steve Jobs meant to a few JumpStart team members: