Washington Technology Center Spring 2005 Newsletter – Tech-Based Economic Development is Key to State’s Future

Tech-Based Economic Development is Key to State’s Future
It’s no secret that technology and innovation are at the heart of sustainable economic growth. An “innovation economy” affords a quality lifestyle – abundant career options, high wage jobs, globally competitive companies, and increased wealth in the region. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Editorial%3A+Tech-Based+Economic+Development+is+Key&s=446

WTC Releases 2005 Index of Innovation & Technology
The Washington Technology Center recently released its 2005 Washington Index of Innovation and Technology. Compiled and published annually, the Index includes a comprehensive set of indicators that examine both national and regional data.
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May 19 Symposium Marks Lab’s 10-Year Anniversary
The Microfabrication Laboratory is celebrating a decade of being the Pacific Northwest’s largest public MEMS laboratory dedicated to R&D and prototype manufacturing. WTC will be hosting a 10th Anniversary Symposium on May 19 in Seattle. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Microfab+Lab+Celebrates+10th+Anniversary&s=450

State Sets Stage for Nanotech Growth in Washington
Scientific discoveries at the molecular and atomic level are beginning to fundamentally alter the way businesses will build and deliver products. Local government, research and business leaders realize that the stakes for Washington State are high. Many of our major industries — aerospace, life sciences, energy, electronics — are poised to see the earliest disruptive changes from nanotech within the next decade. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=State+Leadership+Sets+Stage+for+Nanotech+Growth&s=449

Legally Speaking: New Seminar Series for Entrepreneurs
Most entrepreneurs have questions regarding the legal aspects of their business. In this new half-day seminar series, WTC and Dorsey & Whitney LLP have teamed up to provide a panel of experts who answer questions from organizing and financing the entity, to protecting your ideas, to selling the business. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Legally+Speaking%3A+Seminars++for+Entrepreneurs&s=451

WTC Research Grant Applications Due April 21
Applications for WTC’s Spring 2005 Research and Technology Development Awards are due April 21. WTC awards more than $1 million annually to projects that partner Washington companies with academic and non-profit research teams. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Grant+Applications+Due+April+21&s=452

Mark Your Calendars for 2005 Industry Conferences
Nanotechnology, energy, life sciences and defense and security are the focus of four distinct regional events set for later this year. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Mark+Your+Calendars+for+2005+Industry+Conferences&s=453

April Events: Funding Programs for Early-Stage Technology Companies
WTC is hosting a series of events in April that help connect entrepreneurial technology businesses with resources that can help fund critical research and development and business growth including federal grants and angel investment. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=April+Events%3A+Funding+Programs+for+Entrepreneurs&s=455

WTC and SBA Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement
The Washington Technology Center (WTC) has entered into a formal Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to form a close strategic alliance with the goal of stimulating economic development in both rural and urban areas of Washington State. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=WTC+Signs+Strategic+Alliance+Agreement+with+SBA&s=462

Rivetek Receives Industry Achievement Award
Rivetek, Inc., Bellingham, WA, was awarded the 2005 Industry Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community from the Washington Software Alliance.
[Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Rivetek+Receives+Industry+Achievement+Award&s=463

Washington State 2005 Trade Week Begins May 17
Businesses looking for ways to increase their export sales can take advantage of special meetings across the state as part of Washington State Trade Week, May 17 through May 24.
[Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Washington+State+2005+Trade+Week%3A+May+17+to+May+24&s=460

GUEST ARTICLE:
Tom Peters Headlines Business Excellence Conference
A number of prestigious Washington speakers will join keynote presenter Tom Peters, noted author and business management “Guru” at The Business Excellence Conference, May 12, 2005 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, Washington. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=GUEST+ARTICLE%3A+Tom+Peters+Headlines+Business+Excel&s=456

Vancouver Media Highlights WTC
The Washington Technology Center is pleased to share a recent feature on the organization that appeared in The Columbian in Vancouver, WA. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Vancouver+Media+Highlights+WTC&s=464

WTC Partnership Opportunities Available
Are you looking to connect with statewide technology leaders, individuals and organizations. Are you trying to find ways to further your program delivery, increase exposure to your services or partner with local technology leaders? Contact WTC about our upcoming and ongoing sponsorship opportunities. [Read the Story] http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=WTC+Partnership+Opportunities+Available&s=465