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May 2008
Webinar: The Hiring Process: Making Effective Hiring Decisions
5/9/2008, 12:00 pm
Email
CT Digital Media Networking Evening
5/14/2008, 6 P.M.
Stamford-Norwalk area (suggestiosn are welcome)
ASM TRUSTEE NIGHT/AWARDS NIGHT
5/15/2008, 5 P.M.
Café Taste, Ansonia, CT
Breaking Through - The Younger Companies: IT-Enabled Business Opportunities Series
5/16/2008, 8:00 AM
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), MA
EASTEC 2008 Exposition
5/20/2008, 9 A.M.
Eastern States Exposition Grounds
Growth Network
Tolland, 8AM |
2nd Thursday of each month. |
Hartford, 7:45AM |
4th Thursday of each month |
New Haven, Noon |
4th Tuesday of each month |
Stamford, Noon |
3rd Tuesday of each month |
What is the Connecticut Growth Network?
The Connecticut Growth Network is a discussion and action forum of statewide leaders, consisting of small peer-led, local networking groups or cells.
Each local cell is comprised of technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors and professional service providers with an interest in discussing the issues affecting Connecticut’s technology future. Local cells also introduce groups of tech leaders for the purpose of possible business collaboration, development and assistance. The Connecticut Growth Network was established by the Connecticut Technology Council in 2004.
The Growth Network, at its best, connects companies, entrepreneurs, inve
stors or dealmakers and creates an involved community of concerned leaders in the technology industry.
Once a month, over breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Local Cell Leaders convene five to fifteen friends or colleagues to discuss a specific issue -- an important issue facing their companies, communities, or the State. Occasionally, a guest speaker is invited. And sometimes, there is no planned program, but just a desire to revisit with peers and help solve a pressing issue.
Local cells may be organized by vertical industry, profession, target market, special interest, or simply geography.
There are four key goals for the Connecticut Growth Network:
1. to stimulate direct collaboration and innovation between participants,
2. to knit together the diverse geography of the State's industries and intellectual centers,
3. to advance a competitive economic agenda for the State,
4. to secure major investments in the culture of innovation
The Connecticut Technology Council currently has four established networking discussion groups or cells who meet monthly. The groups meet in Stamford, New Haven, University of Hartford and Tolland. Look for these events on the www.ct.org calendar.
The Connecticut Technology Council’s four cells are described below:
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The Greater Hartford Innovation Cell hopes to attract a diverse group of technology people from the greater Hartford’s base of technology companies. It intention is to help emerging start-ups and entrepreneurs who might come before its mature and seasoned group of technology professionals. It is also the intention of this group to discuss topical issues affecting the state’s technology community. Guest presenters from area Technology companies provide much of the content for meetings of the Hartford Cell. Feel free to contact the cell leaders with offers to present your company. |
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 Cell Leaders: Kevin Bouley, President of Nerac, Inc. and Bill Landers, President of Xsellense, Inc. Cell Name:Xcellr8 Cell Location: Tolland Meeting time and location: 8:00 to 9:00 am, the second Thursday of each month at Nerac, Inc offices in Tolland, One Technology Drive, Tolland, 06084 Contact: Bill Landers, (860) 872-2899 wblanders@xsellense.com |
Xcellr8 Innovation Cell Our mission is to stimulate collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial activity between leaders and executives of the business and education communities.
It’s an opportunity to participate and share thoughts and ideas on how we can best work together to stimulate growth, create innovation and spur economic activity. We feel it’s important to challenge the status quo, and construct a solid foundation for future growth by utilizing and developing talent that exists today in our region. |
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Cell Name: Soundview Innovation Cell |
Soundview Innovation Cell
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The mission of the Soundview Innovation Cell is to provide networking opportunities for Fairfield County technology professionals and leaders interested in discussing technology issues and advancing the state’s technology agenda. We often invite technology entrepreneurs to speak and introduce their companies and technology to our members. Guest speakers are often the staple of their meetings. |
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New Haven Innovator's Luncheon Matthew Nemerson, President & CEO, CTC, mnemerson@ct.org, 860-289-0878, x333 Fee: $15- fee, covers lunch cost - family buffet , check or credit card, you must pre-register though online at www.ct.org This group was founded with the purpose of furthering innovation, creativity and collaboration to further economic growth in New Haven and Connecticut. It also is intended to assist the budding entrepreneur who is seeking advice, funding counsel and mentors to help with his/her idea. 2008 •January Meeting: NHGC Overview •February Meeting: Fund Raising Speaker •March Meeting: Case Study Discussion #1 •April Meeting: Legal Issues Speaker •May Meeting: Sales & Marketing Speaker •June Meeting: Case Study Discussion #2 |
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