The Washington Technology Center (WTC) Releases 2004 Annual Report with many excellent examples of success

The Washington Technology Center released its 2004 Annual Report in October. The report represents the culmination of a successful year of accompishments under the organization’s five year strategic plan. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=WTC+Releases+Annual+Report&s=303

Making the Case for Technology-Based Economic Development in Bellingham
The Washington Technology Center is leading efforts around a community assessment program for Bellingham and Whatcom County. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Bellingham+Community+Assessment&s=306

NIH Event A Huge Success
Nearly 100 company representatives, academics, researchers and others attended WTC’s daylong conference in Seattle on October 7. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=NIH+Event+was+a+Huge+Success&s=302

Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative Hosts Seminar in Spokane
The Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative (NWETC) is hosting a workshop on October 21 in Spokane for Pacific Northwest energy entrepreneurs. This workshop helps companies explore federal funding opportunities aimed at advancing new energy technologies and financing research and development efforts in this sector. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=NWETC+Spokane+Event&s=304

WTC Wins USDA Award to Help Washington Company Expand Operations
The Washington Technology Center was awarded a Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a growth strategy for Apples to Go Inc., an entrepreneurial agricultural enterprise located in East Wenatchee. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=WTC+Wins+USDA+Grant&s=308

New Angel Group Forms in Bellingham
Technology start-ups in Northwest Washington now have a new source of funding. The Bellingham Angels, a group of individual investors, have formed an investment group interested in supporting promising early-stage technology companies. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Bellingham+Angel+Group+Launches&s=305

Guest Article: Best Foot Forward: Let the Professionals Guide First Steps
Entrepreneurial ventures need professional guidance to secure funding, meet compliance requirements, build equity, and more. Starting a relationships with a professional CPA or attorney can prove to be a smart move. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Guest+Article%3A+Best+Foot+Forward&s=312

Governor Locke Appoints 3 New Members to WTC Board
Governor Gary Locke appoints Roger Gulrajani, Kim Pearman-Gillman and Dr. Arlan Norman to the Washington Technology Center Board of Directors. Victor Vasquez comes on board as new ex-officio member. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Governor+Locke+Appoints+Three++to+WTC+Board&s=313

Miller Speaks at International Micro/Nanotechnology Conference
Eric Miller, Manager of WTC’s Microfabrication Laboratory, spoke at the 9th Annual International Conference on the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Miller+Speaks+at+Nanotechnology+Conference&s=311

Sneak Peak: Washington Technology Summit Set for April 8
The Washington Technology Center is hosting the 2005 Washington Technology Summit in Seattle 8. Mark your calendars to attend this premier event which offers an in-depth look at the industries that are shaping our state’s economic landscape now and in the future. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Sneak+Peak%3A+Washington+Technology+Summit&s=314

Santo Joins WTC Staff
Angie Santo has joined WTC as the new Partnership Manager for the organization’s sponsor programs. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Santo+Joins+WTC+Staff&s=310

WTC Executives To Speak at State & National Conferences
View a schedule of upcoming speaking engagements featuring WTC executives. Presentation topics include funding investment strategies for start-ups, technology economic development plans for Washington, and other timely issues. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=WTC+Executives+Speak&s=309

Guest Article: New Wenatchee Tech Center Provides the ‘Five Ps’ of Success
The New Confluence Technology Center in Central Washington offers innovative commercial space and infrastructure for new technology-based businesses. [more]. http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Guest+Article%3A+New+Wenatchee+Tech+Center&s=307