NCET

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Join us for drinks, appetizers and networking with 75-100 EDAWN members and guests.   This is your chance to rub elbows with executives from northern Nevada ’s hottest companies. Meet executives from newly expanded or located companies. Hear the inside story about why they recently expanded/located to the region.

Location: Offices of Blue Moon Advertising & Promotions, 548 California Ave.
Cost: $20 for EDAWN Members; $30 for Non-Members  or for anyone at the door.

For more information contact Sarah Woodman at (775) 829.3712.

Technorati Tags: Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, EDAWN, Greater Reno/Tahoe,  NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

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“New Treatment for Sepsis” by Dr. Robert J. Webber, CEO of DSX Therapuetics, Inc.

Dr. Robert J. Webber is the founder and CEO of DSX Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Webber was trained at the UCLA School of Medicine in the Department of Biological Chemistry. He was the founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Research & Diagnostic Antibodies®, the parent company of DSX Therapeutics, Inc.  He is a pioneer in producing monoclonal antibodies, their use in diagnostic tests, and their utility as highly targeted treatments of disease. Dr. Robert Webber is the inventor or co-inventor of four issued patents and 13 pending US and foreign patent applications.

Friday, September 12th
11:30 Check-in, 12:00 Noon Meeting & Lunch
NEW LOCATION - Sunrise Hospital - Auditorium 3186 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas

To RSVP by phone, call Judy at 839-7222 or email jrebholz@cvbt.com

To RSVP and Pay Online

Homeowners, small businesses and schools may yet get a chance to rent solar power panels, rather than having to buy the power generation gear for tens of thousands of dollars.

The Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday voted 3-0 to open a case and look into the issue. Chairwoman Jo Ann Kelly, who dissented in a related vote two weeks ago, joined the majority when Commissioner Rebecca Wagner agreed to expand the scope of the review. Read full story:

The 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference presented by NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, and Golden Capital Network introduces a dynamic network of active investors to exciting early-stage growth companies.

The conference features a full day of innovation showcase sessions, as entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to panels of angel investors and venture fund partners who will evaluate their presentations.

* Seed Stage Startups
* Software and Internet Services
* Communications Technology
* Life Sciences & Biotechnology
* Clean Technology
* New Media/Web 2.0

Plan to Present

Entrepreneurs wishing to present at the conference should apply now. After screening by a selection committee to ensure quality, qualified entrepreneurs will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $695 presenting company fee, which includes complimentary conference registration, a 10-minute presentation to a panel of qualified investors, and one-page summary in the conference binder. A maximum of 40 companies will be selected, so it is important to complete your application as early as possible.

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Plan to Attend

* 8th Annual Silver & Gold Venture Capital Conference Only $325
* Dinner Only $75
* Combined Conference and Dinner $395

Plan to Sponsor

Become a sponsor and enjoy privileged access to our network of investors and entrepreneurs. Please contact Dave Archer at Dave@NCET.org or (775) 315-7635

SPSONSORSHIP PACKAGE

A survey of Washoe County business and financial services, life sciences and software companies indicates continued job growth and expansion over the  next three years.  The Business Builders phase two survey reports future expansion resulting in 550 new jobs, 100,000 additional square footage and $39 million in new capital investment by 2011. 

The survey comes during an economic slowdown nationally and locally and Reno/Tahoe economic development officials say the forecasted growth indicates executive confidence in the market. Read more:

Technorati Tags: Washoe County, The Business Builders, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, EDAWN, Greater Reno/Tahoe, Chuck Alvey, University of Nevada Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

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