Exit Strategies – A Measure of Success for Chemical Entrepreneurs and Small Business

EVENT DATE: Thursday, June 24, 2010.
Success is sometimes measured by the attainment of your business plan’s exit strategy. Experts recommend developing your exit strategy in the early stages of your business. Is your exit strategy well-suited to fit the needs of your business and your investors? Knowing which exit plan to take may be one of the most important decisions for capitalizing on your hard work. Join us to learn from Kenneth Polk about the various exit strategies available to help you achieve your personal goals, meet the needs of your business, and satisfy your investors.

Covering Your Elements – Understanding Professional Liability Concerns Facing Scientific Consultants and Strategies to Protect Yourself

EVENT DATE: Thursday, June 10, 2010.
Can I be sued for giving accurate technical/scientific advise? What can I do to mitigate my liability as a chemical professional and a consultant? These are some of the questions one needs to consider as a scientist practicing or joining the scientific consulting business. Join us to learn from speaker Richard Kissel, of Kissel Hirsch and Wilmer LLP, as he shares real-life stories and tips for keeping you and your business free from legal heartache.

Success Factors for a Consulting Practice in Chemistry

EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2010.
Thinking about being a consultant? Independent scientific/technical consulting is a fast growing career option undertaken by many chemical professionals. But do you know what it takes to build a successful consulting practice? To be a successful consultant, you need to know who needs your expertise, how to sell your expertise, and what legal constraints you may encounter along the way. Join us as our speaker shares his two decades of experience building a successful scientific consulting career.

Raising Capital with Angels: What They Don’t Tell You at Business School

EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2010.
Do you know what it takes to raise capital in this economic environment? Raising capital is an important life blood for entreprenurs and small businesses, yet the process is often a black box. Learn from our speaker strategies to raise smart money and avoid the pitfalls of fools money. Join us to explore the ins and outs of raising funds and building a successful marriage with your investors. This is a must attend event for entrepreneurs, scientific professionals, investors and business leaders who are interested in learning about capital raising and angels financing.

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How to Grow Your Small Business into a Large Corporation – The Story of SAIC and the Secret Sauce of Employee Ownership

EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010.
Want to learn the secret to growing your business by empowering your employees? Employee ownership – giving employees a stake in the growing value of their company – has been validated repeatedly as a strategy that gives companies a real competitive edge. Of course, the concept is fairly simple. But how does it actually work? Join us to learn how small and medium sized companies, and their employees, can create a system of employee ownership that is tailored expressly for their individual needs. We will also learn how SAIC has used the employee-owned model to grow from a small technology company into an $8B powerhouse.

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East Meets West: Global Opportunities in Asia Pacific

EVENT DATE: Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Eager to tap into career and business opportunities in China? China is rapidly transforming itself into a high tech powerhouse. Increasing number of companies are setting up R&D centers in China. While China may offer many career and business opportunities, one needs to learn about the political and cultural landscape to successfully capitalize on the country’s dynamic growth. Learn from our speaker how to scientists and businesses can capitalize on their Eastern and Western strengths. Join us to explore the opportunities that may be waiting for you in the Far East.

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How can Crowd-sourcing in Chemistry benefit ME?

EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Heard all the buzz about crowdsourcing? Wonder how you and your company can benefit from the Wiki model? Learn from our speaker who has successfully brought open innovation into science and chemistry. Join us to explore the future of science in a crowdsourced world.

Navigating the IP landscape: Legal issues entrepreneurs – Nov 19, 2009

EVENT DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Beginning and growing a business can be an exciting yet perplexing time. When the company is based upon innovation, there is even greater complexity. How does one protect the intellectual assets when both time and money are at a premium? What early stage agreements are critical to protect company knowledge and goodwill? These and other topics of interest to entrepreneurs, scientists, and business executives will be discussed.

Tags: Green Chemistry and Sustainability, Small and Medium Business

Government, Green Chemistry, and You: Finding and Securing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding from the EPA – September 24, 2009

EVENT DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2009.
Looking for hot growth areas? Want to be part of the Green Chemistry movement? Learn how the Government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be your ticket to helping bring your idea into reality. You will also learn tips and tricks on how to find and apply for SBIR grants at other government agencies.

Tags: Small and Medium Business

What You Need To Know About Changes in Venture Capital Landscape and Capital Raising Process – Aug 27, 2009

EVENT DATE: Thursday, August 27, 2009.
Tired of waiting for investors? Want to start building your company? Raising capital is by far the most unpleasant task entrepreneurs and small businesses will ever have to perform. The landscape for venture capital funding has also shifted in the last year. Join us to learn first hand on how to find the right funding sources and the venture capitals that can be your partners to success.