posted Nov 16, 2011 9:24 AM by John Tillquist
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Startup Weekend
Orange County
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Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which
focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the
basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend
brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software
developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications
and develop a commercial case around them.
Regular
Admission = $99.00 after 10/19/11
Chapman
University Student Price =$45.00
Register for the weekend at: http://orangecounty.startupweekend.org/
Get updates via Twitter at :: #SWOC
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The first ever
Startup Weekend Orange County is coming to Chapman University from
November 18-20. This is a weekend-long, hands-on experience where
entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas
are viable. On average, half of Startup Weekend's attendees have
technical backgrounds, the other half have business backgrounds.
Beginning with
open mic pitches on Friday, attendees bring their best ideas and
inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday teams focus
on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN
Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday
evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from
a panel of experts.
TCA Members
mentoring and judging include Richard Sudek, Ray Chan, Jeff Erle,
Stewart Roberts, Amir Banifatemi, Dave Carter, John Kensey, Paul
Darbee, and Jonathon Schuster.
This is an event
you don't want to miss!
Questions?
Contact orangecounty@startupweekend.org
or nicole@startupweekend.org
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posted Nov 16, 2011 9:23 AM by John Tillquist
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FOCUS ON ENTREPRENEURS:
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SERIES
LIVE ONLINE EVENT
Presented
by Tech Coast Angels
Monday, Nov 14th @ 5PM PST
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How to Define Your Mobile
Strategy
Join Barbara and Textopoly
CEO Naushad Huda as we delve into the wonderful world of Mobile
Strategy - why we need it and how to get it.
Special Guest Naushad Huda
Naushad Huda, CEO and Founder of Textopoly
Inc, graduated from UC Berkeley in 2001 with a degree in
English. Afterward, Naushadwent on to extend his education by
attending Whittier Law School while earning CALI awards and Judicial
clerkships. Naushad's passion for entrepreneurship and everything
mobile became apparent in his final year at Whittier when he
bootstrapped his start-up mobile company, Textopodly Inc. Through his
efforts, Textopoly has become a multi-award winning, full service
boutique mobile marketing & advertising agency focusing on
creativity and innovation in mobile.
While spearheading the triple digit growth of
Textopoly in 4 short years, Naushad is regarded as a thought
leader in the mobile space focused on creativity and innovation. His
experience is in creating integrated mobile campaigns and technologies
that cater to holistic marketing campaigns are utilized in both social
and traditional media. His experience ranges from solutions for small
start ups to big brand such as Google, Yamaha, Cars.com, Microsoft Ad Networks,
Vitaminwater, Kikkoman, NBC, Blue Fly, Rutgers University, and
Paramount Pictures to name a few. Naushad has a hand in
helping shape the mobile space by being an active member of the Mobile
Marketing Association's, Consumer Best Practices
committee. Naushad has also spoken on a variety of panels at
events sponsored by the Nxt Stage, OMA, Open Mobile Alliance, and
Advertising Federation, among others.
Hosted
by Barbara Seymour Giordano
Barbara Seymour Giordano
(@proimage360) is an Executive Communications Coach that passionately
specializes in the art of creating engaging, inspiring and memorable
story-driven presentations. Barbara has speech coached
executives from around the globe as well as Tech Coast Angel finalists
for the Fast Pitch Competition in both Los Angeles and Orange County.
This
event is LIVE, ONLINE, and INTERACTIVE every Monday @ 5pm
Join
us on November 14th at 5PM!
www.techcoastangels.com/liveonlineevent
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Can't make it
to a computer to watch the show on Monday??
No problem. Just watch the recorded show in the Video Archive
Section of the Live Online Event page.
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posted Nov 16, 2011 9:21 AM by John Tillquist
Public Policy Forum with USPTO Director David Kappos A Review of the America Invents Act and its impact on the USPTO
(Rescheduled from October 14, 2011)
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NEW
TIME – December 16, 2011 :: 8:30 – 10:00 am
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
After several years of legislative modifications, patent
reform has finally passed Congress and was signed by the President on
September 16, 2011. The America Invents Act makes sweeping changes to the
American patent system not seen since the Founding Fathers enshrined
intellectual property protection into the U.S. Constitution. Now that the law
has passed, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will face a
flurry of activity implementing the legislation and administering multiple
regulatory modifications.
LOCATION (New
Location)
Joan Kroc School of Peace and Justice Theater
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
» Directions and Parking
TIME (New
Time)
8:30am – 9:00am - Networking/Registration
9:00am – 10:00am - Program
Note: Light refreshments will be provided.
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COST
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Pre-registration (Members):
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$45
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Pre-registration (Non-members):
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$60
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Students:
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$25
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At the Door:
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$90
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jessie Womble at 858.964.1352 orjwomble@connect.org
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posted Oct 20, 2011 4:37 PM by John Tillquist
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Just
3 Weeks Until MDIF 2011!
The OCTANe Medical
Device & Investor Forum promises to be an exciting two-day
event with over 700 attendees expected this year.
Spots
are going fast...save your spot NOW for the leading medical device
industry event in the West!
November
15 - 16, 2011
The
Hyatt Regency Irvine
www.MDIF2011.com
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Keynote
Speakers
Tuesday, November 15
Chairman's Address
 Robert Grant
CEO and President, Global Surgical Business, Bausch +
Lomb
OCTANe Chairman
The Medical
Device Industry Impact: Bringing it Home
 Amy Purdy
Co-Founder, Adaptive Action Sports
The Ernst
& Young "Pulse of the Industry" Report
 Jason
Hillenbach
Ernst
& Young
Wednesday,
November 16
Healthcare
Policy Update: Where are We Now?
David
L. Gollaher, Ph.D.
President and CEO
CHI - California Healthcare Institute
Mark
Leahey
President & CEO
MDMA
Stephen
Ubl
President & CEO
AdvaMed
The
Changing Face of the FDA and its Impact on the United State's Global
Leadership Position in Medical Devices
Josh
Makower, MD
Joshua
Makower, M.D. is a world-renowned doctor, entrepreneur and VC.
Read on...
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Presenting Companies at
MDIF 2011
Companies selected to make investment presentations
this year include:
Transportable hyperbaric devices
Prosthetic medical device
Clinical weight loss device
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Transcatheter mitral valve repair solution
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Ophthalmic medical device focused on the
aesthetic market
Minimally invasive soft tissue removal system
More companies will be added...check back soon or click here for more information.
November 15 - 16, 2011
The Hyatt Regency Irvine
www.MDIF2011.com
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Event Details
November
15 - 16, 2011
Hyatt Regency
Irvine
Orange County,
California
Registration:
$250: OCTANe Members & Sponsors
$550: General Public
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Who's Coming?
Sample
Attendees
2C Tech Corporation
A&M Biomedical, Inc.
Abbott
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Atheln Inc.
Bausch & Lomb
Baxter
Bingham McCutchen
Bioniz, LLC
BioPhotas, Inc.
Biopole/ID Global Partners
BioQuest
BIT MedTech
Boston Scientific
Bowinkel Properties
C & G Technologies
Canadian Consulate General
CareCredit
Cellection Systems
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Columbia Capital
Covidian
Culver Capital Group, Inc.
De Novo Ventures
DevicePharm
Domain Associates, LLC
Edwards Lifesciences
Ellipse Technologies, Inc.
ev3
Eye Sonix
Foundling Medical
Freedom Innovations, LLC
Grant Thornton, LLP
Hantel Technologies, Inc.
Harbor MedTech, Inc.
InnoCal Venture Capital
Latham & Watkins, LLP
Mech O Tech
Medical Care Corporation
Medtronic
MICROSEMI
MindFrame
Miramar Venture Partners
Moss Adams
Nanospectra Biosciences
NextVerse, Ince
NEXUSBioMed Search
Novella Clinical
NuQure
OCTANe
Ocular Prognostics, LLC
Okapi Venture Capital
Omnica Corp.
Piper Jaffray
PwC
Quality Design and Improvemnt
Quantum Medical Metrics
Randall May & Associates, Inc.
Schmid College of Science & Technology, Chapman
University
Sechrist Industries
Sheppard Mullin
Silicon Valley Bank
Source Scientific
Squar Milner
Strategic Intelligence Inc
Stroma Medical
StudioPMG
Synergy Life Science Partners
University of California, Irvine
USC
Vantage Surgical
Vention Medical
Versant Ventures
Wilson Sonsini
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posted Oct 13, 2011 10:14 AM by John Tillquist
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Using GIS for Sustainable Economic and Community Development
Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 6-7:30p.m.
University of Redlands, Riverside Campus
Space is limited. Please RSVP by October 17, 2011 to
christina_rowitz@redlands.edu or (951) 782-7995
Join us as Jon Harrison presents GIS for Sustainability with an emphasis on; • Demographic and economic data for traditional business development activities using GIS tools • Recent trends in utilizing GIS tools to explore opportunities for sustainable economic growth • Perspective on the evolving use of GIS for sustainable community development by combining economic, land use, transportation and demographic data resources.
Councilman Harrison has served as a member of the Redlands City Council since 2001, including 4 years as mayor. Using his experience as a member of the Redlands Planning commission, Councilman Harrison has lead the city's efforts to establish a community sustainability plan and to identify opportunities for alternative fuel and renewable energy projects in the city.
After joining ESRI in 1982, concurrently acting as the principal consultant for ESRI, Councilman Harrison is responsible for the development of GIS implementation opportunities for national, state and local government clients throughout the United States and internationally. Mr. Harrison received a B.S. degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. This event is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments are included
Riverside Campus • 3610 Central Ave Ste 101 • Riverside, CA 92506
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posted Oct 13, 2011 10:02 AM by John Tillquist
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Don't
Miss...
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The Garner Holt Student Fast
Pitch Competition
When: Wednesday
November 2, 2011
Reception
- 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Fast
Pitches - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Ontario Convention
Center
Cost: Free!
Join
us as 15 aspiring student entrepreneurs give a 90-second fast
pitch of their startup business concept to a panel of
investors and other members of Southern California's entrepreneurial
community. Each fast pitch is judged for the quality of the presentation
and its investment potential.
The
event is presented by the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship
(IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino and gives students an
opportunity to jump-start their entrepreneurial dreams. Students will be
competing for up to $7,500 in cash prizes.
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posted Oct 4, 2011 2:10 PM by John Tillquist
from the Tech Coast Angels, the nation's largest and most active network of angel investors. Company finalists will compete at the 5th Annual Quick Pitch Competition, where entrepreneurs present two minute pitches to a blue ribbon panel of judges (who assess substance and presentation quality), and an audience of over 400 leaders within the entrepreneurial community. Each pitch will be judged based upon investment potential and presentation quality. Competition winners will be announced at the conclusion of the evening. This anticipated competition is a fun and interactive experience for both the finalists and the audience. Quick Pitch is a must attend event for entrepreneurs looking to jump-start their ventures and for investors seeking to learn about the latest innovations in Southern California. There will be plenty of time to network with Tech Coast Angels investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, all while enjoying gourmet food and beverages. Finalists will be presenting their products and technology both before and after the competition, giving you the chance to meet one-on-one with these up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
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posted Oct 4, 2011 2:05 PM by John Tillquist
Governor’s Office of Economic Development Announces California Ranked in ‘Top 10 Best States to Do Business’
Sacramento Calif. – Governor’s Office of Economic Development Director Joel Ayala today said that Area Development magazine has ranked California as one of the top 10 best states to do business. The rankings are based on a nationwide survey of highly respected business location consultants.
“Despite all the negative rhetoric, the fact remains California is still the nationwide leader in high-tech, biotech, green, venture capital and agricultural job creation,” said Director Ayala. “California is also being recognized for its robust international trade activities which account for billions of dollars in revenue and contribute millions of jobs to the state.”
Area Development magazine noted that despite California being hit hard by the recession, California remains a global leader in international trade and access to global markets. In addition to California’s international trade advantages, Area Development noted that California is finding success through the state Innovation Hub (iHub) initiative which is administered by the California Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GoED).
The iHub initiative includes 12 state designated Innovation Hubs from Redding to San Diego which leverage assets such as research parks, technology incubators, universities, and federal laboratories to provide an innovation platform for startup companies, economic development organizations, business groups, and venture capitalists.
“The California iHub initiative is the largest state innovation program of its kind,” said GoED Deputy Director for Innovation and Emerging Technology, Louis Stewart. “The initiative began in 2010 with a small group and has since grown to an expansive statewide network of public and private partners focused on the commercialization of new products.”
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GoED) is the state’s the One-Stop-Shop for business retention and job creation. They offer a wide range of services that are targeted to business owners including: site selection, business incentives, permit streamlining, clearing regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, and more.
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posted Sep 21, 2011 4:18 PM by John Tillquist
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September 21, 2011 -- Riverside Community College District announces that it has just exceeded over $50 million in grants in the current portfolio. "This is a tremendous milestone for RCCD and one that puts RCCD as one of the top grant development colleges in the state," said Richard Keeler, Director for the Grants unit. |
posted Sep 20, 2011 2:52 PM by John Tillquist
Today Riverside City College received a
Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant to implement Senderos a Excelencia; Pathways to
Excellence. The project will engage RCC
students with intensive exploration of students’ skills, interest, and
abilities as they relate to career pathways in Business/Career-Technical, STEM
(Science, Technical, Engineering and Math), Liberal Arts/Humanities and
intensive academic planning. The project
also will engage RCC faculty and staff with professional development in
strategies to support students who are Hispanic, low-income/at risk, and/or
transferring to four-year degrees and in interacting with and teaching students
in virtual environments. The groups will
be brought together in physical and virtual engagement centers that promote
connections and collaboration among students and faculty, using collaborative
technologies and virtual worlds to open new lines of communication and increase
persistence and graduation rates. |
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