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University of Maryland finds key to increasing Tech Transfer is cooperation
"The university didn’t have a good tech transfer office. There was just no mechanism there. I think that’s changed completely now. It used to be a hurdle getting through the tech transfer office. Now they’re my friends."
In Search of Serendipity: Bridging the Gap That Separates Technologies and New Markets
For all that, Kimbrough says, “this process can be a useful step in generating ideas for innovative applications and crossovers of technologies to new areas.” Adds Ranieri: “It is for big companies like Du Pont and also for small companies. Anyone who has an entrepreneurial drive will love it.”
Idaho softens recession blow – New report confirms state’s strong economy
"There was a lot more growth in the 1990s than has been declining in the past few years," said Katherine Tacke, regional labor economist. "The growth has slowed, but has continued even while the rest of the nation is stagnating."
AMI Semiconductor receives Idaho Governor’s Marketing award
"International trade is critical to the health of Idaho’s economy," said Gov. Dirk Kempthorne. "The companies recognized today exemplify the best Idaho has to offer – vibrant businesses with strong and technically competent employees that continue to thrive during challenging economic times."
Everyone, Especially Top Executives Could Use Mentors to Aid Careers
Melissa Dyrdahl regularly seeks guidance from mentors inside and outside Adobe Systems, where she works. "They provide a mirror for me to reflect back on," presenting perspectives "that I am unable or unwilling to see,"…
Building the Entrepreneurial Advisory Board
For the entrepreneur looking to grow a business through equity financing or the business owner simply looking to limit the stupid mistakes caused solely by inexperience, an advisory board may be just the answer, if it’s built right. (If you don’t have one, start building your Advisory Board NOW!- Russ)
The Benefits of a Board of Directors and How to Measure Its Effectiveness
A Board of Directors is not just a sign of growth and maturity in your company. It’s also an essential key to growth.
TRADE SECRETS- New Identity Theft Law Enacted
Attached is an article from The National Law Journal that was authored by Dorsey & Whitney partners Nick Akerman and Gabrielle Wirth explaining how your company can avoid liability under the new California Data Protection…
High-tech chief wants to keep tech jobs in Colorado
Colorado’s new high-tech czar is exploring the idea of funneling more state technology contracts to companies that employ Coloradans. By Roger Fillion, Rocky Mountain News The goal: Create jobs in Colorado’s stumbling tech sector. "If…
Calling all Washington companies with technology needs: new WTC R&D funding program
Washington Technology Center (WTC) wants to help Washington companies use the expertise of our state’s research
faculty and students to improve the economy–specifically, to help companies
create more jobs.
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