TIC Events

September 2010 Events

MIT Enterprise Forum Webcast

The TIC is a viewing site for the MIT Enterprise Forum webcast entitled "Lab to Market: Success is Not Final, Failure is Not Fatal." It will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 3:15 to 5:00 pm in the TIC Conference Room, #208. The panel will share stories of their years of real-world wisdom in leading teams to cutting edge breakthroughs and frustrating dead ends and what makes labs such a powerful and challenging work environment. The webcast is free and open to the public, but please call 301-790-2800, ext. 399 to register by Monday, September 20, 2010.

August 2010 Events at the TIC

Prism Engineering's Technology Day

On August 17, Prism Engineering will host a Technology Day at the Technical Innovation Center, Room 323. The topics covered are the following:

SolidWorks Seminar, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mastercam Seminar, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Dimension 3D Printer Seminar, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

For more information about registration, call 301-790-2800, ext. 399

July 2010 Events at the TIC

European Union Trade Specialist to Speak at the TIC

Ms. Sylvia Mohr, Standards Specialist, U.S. Mission to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium, will give a presentation at the TIC on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in TIC 323. She will discuss the EU regulatory environment as it relates to product safety, how and when you must meet the CE standards, and market surveillance. Some of the points she will cover include: size and scope of the European Union today; a close look at EU requirements and standards; CE marking as well as WEEE, RoHS, REACH and ECO design; examples of conformity assessment with use of standards. Please call (301)790-2800, ext. 399 to register.

April/May 2010 Events at the TIC

May 3, 2010 (register by April 30, 2010)
"Clean Energy Revolution" Webcast (MIT Enterprise Forum)

The TIC has signed on as a viewing site for the MIT Enterprise Forum webcast entitled The Clean Energy Revolution, part of the NSTAR Clean Energy Forum.

The Webcast covers issues like:

What actions are needed to cause a paradigm shift and initiate a "clean energy revolution"?

Who should be leading the charge:

entrepreneurs?
government incentives?
industry and the market?
universities?

Speakers in the debate include:

The panelists will engage in a lively debate as they argue their viewpoints on the pros and cons of each. Included in the panelists are:

Brian Dumaine, Global Editor, Fortune Magazine
Nancy Floyd, Founder & Managing Director, Nth Power
Scott Stern, Visiting Professor, MIT Sloan School
Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials; 2009 Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year

When:	Monday, May 3, 2010
	4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Where:	Hagerstown Community College
	Technical Innovation Center
	Conference Room, #323
	11400 Robinwood Drive
	Hagerstown, MD 21742

This webcast is free and open to the public, but please call (301)790-2800, x399 to register by Friday, April 30, 2010.

Starting April 1, 2010
Power Tools for Small Business Success

HCC's Center for Continuing Education is offering a course at USM-Hagerstown beginning 5/6/10 entitled "Power Tools for Small Business Success". For existing business owners, take away tools that will enable you to immediately put small business best practices into place. Gain help with real world problems taken directly from your business. Presented in workshop format with experienced instructors, you will be able to share your views and experiences with other class members and apply newly learned concepts. Each attendee will receive CEUs and a Certificate of Small Business Management. (No textbook required).

For more details, call 301-790-2800, x236.

Prices

Class Limit: 35 | Fee: $185.00 | Senior Adult Fee: $85.00 | Materials Fee: $5.00

HCC and Frostburg students may take the series at a reduced cost by registering for PRD 772 A.
Fee: $145.00 | Materials Fee: $14.00 | Registration Fee: $5.00

The "Power Tools" Series can be taken in individual sessions.
Session Fee: $45.00 | Registration Fee: $5.00

Class Schedule

Session 1: Planning for Success
PRD 771 A Th 6:00PM-8:30PM 4/1/10 5/6/10 - 6/3/10
USM - Hagerstown 124/125

Session 2: Finding the Money for Startup and Growth Funding
PRD 437 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/8/10 TIC 323

Session 3: Organize Your Small Business (Efficient Management)
PRD 438 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/15/10 TIC 323

Session 4: Meet Your Mentor (Individual SCORE Counseling Session)
PRD 439 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/22/10 TIC 323

Session 5: Successful Marketing Strategies and Tactics
PRD 440 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/29/10 TIC 323

First Monday of the Month
Hagerstown Entrepreneur Meetup Group

A network of local entrepreneures to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on business models, emerging technologies, marketing strategies, profitability or any other business issue. A general unstructured meeting will be scheduled for the first Monday evening of the month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The meetings will not be held during the summer but will resume in the fall.

Please visit http://www.meetup.com/The-Hagerstown-Entrepreneur-Development-Group/ for more information.

Events Archive

Starting April 1, 2010
SCORE Millennium Seminar in TIC Training Room

There will be a SCORE Millennium small business seminar entitled "How to Really Start Your Own Business" offered in the TIC's new training room, TIC 323, beginning 4/1/10. Whether you plan to start a new small business or improve your existing business, this seminar brings to you experts on the topic. Presented by local "in-business" SCORE counselors and associates, you learn how to create a business plan, organize and finance your business, manage it efficiently, and select the best marketing strategies. A workbook is provided at no extra charge. Participants can register for the full seminar or individual sessions.

For more details, call SCORE at 301-766-2043.

Prices

Class Limit: 30 | Full Seminar Fee: $15.00 | Materials Fee: $44.00 | Registration Fee: $5.00

The SCORE Millennium small business seminar can be taken in individual sessions.
Session Fee: $6.00 | Materials Fee: $14.00 | Registration Fee: $5.00

Class Schedule

Session 1: Planning for Success
PRD 436 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/1/10 TIC 323

Session 2: Finding the Money for Startup and Growth Funding
PRD 437 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/8/10 TIC 323

Session 3: Organize Your Small Business (Efficient Management)
PRD 438 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/15/10 TIC 323

Session 4: Meet Your Mentor (Individual SCORE Counseling Session)
PRD 439 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/22/10 TIC 323

Session 5: Successful Marketing Strategies and Tactics
PRD 440 A1 Th 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/29/10 TIC 323

October 27, 2009
Patenting Made Easy - Mike Smith, Esq. of Steptoe and Johnson will lead a three night program on steps you can take to save thousands of dollars of legal costs when protecting your intellectual property.

Patenting Registration Flyer