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ATDC ‘startup showcase’ is May 12

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atdcDon’t miss the Advanced Technology Development Center’s event of the year — the Startup Showcase.

The Georgia Tech ATDC Startup Showcase is the nexus for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders, all converging to see more than 50 promising startups showcase their technologies. Honored at the event are ATDC’s Signature companies that will be graduating out of the startup incubator program.

Expected to attend the event are more than 800 investors, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and researchers who will converge to discover the most promising and emerging technologies, network with each other, and forge new relationships and partnerships.

Georgia Tech’s ATDC, through its programs and outreach efforts, works with technology startups across Georgia to help them develop into sound, sustainable businesses that are scaling up, creating high value, and high-quality jobs in Georgia and beyond.

Event Pricing

Regular pricing April 13th to May 11th: $50
At-the-door pricing: $75

Help spread the word about Atlanta’s premier technology startup event, and receive a 20% off Coupon Code from Registration – click here.

Any GA university faculty/student:  Free with Valid ID  (valid IDs are required at the door)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TIME May 12th ATDC Startup Showcase
12:00 PM ATDC VIP Graduation Luncheon – Invitation Only
1:30 PM Registration open to the public, Georgia Tech Hotel, 2nd Floor Pre-Function Area
2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open, Georgia Tech Hotel, 2nd Floor Ballroom
4:00 PM ATDC and Venture Atlanta Fast Pitch, Global Learning Center, Amphitheater – Room 236
5:30 PM ATDC After-Party, SQ5 Courtyard

 

Georgia Tech’s MBDA Business Center hosts minority manufacturers’ summit on Mar. 24th

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National MBE Manufacturers SummitThe National MBE Manufacturers Summit will be held on March 24, 2016 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is a national manufacturing industry-specific event, exclusively for minority business enterprise (MBE) manufacturers, supply chain decision makers, and stakeholders with a focus on innovation, technology, and business-to-business matchmaking.

Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), other manufacturers, and the national Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center Network.

Guest speakers include:  Alejandra Y. Castillo, National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDA; Dr. G.P. Peterson, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and others for a one-of-a-kind summit that will offer:

  • Access to Technology Transfer Opportunities
  • Knowledge of the Latest Trends and Innovation in Manufacturing
  • Connections with Large Manufacturing Enterprises
  • Contact with Supply Chain Networks
  • Development of Short and Long-term Partnerships

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.mbemanufacturersummit.org.

Clayton County governmental units holding small business event on March 22nd

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Clayton County Water AuthorityClayton County governmentThe Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) and Clayton County Government are holding a one-day Small Business Expo on Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2016.

This represents an opportunity for businesses to promote their capabilities, face-to-face, to the CCWA and County buyers as well as to other area businesses.

This is a free event, an lunch will be provided, but advance registration is required.

WHEN
WHERE
Clayton State University – Center 2000 Clayton State Boulevard. Student Activities Center. Morrow, GA 30260 – View Map
TO REGISTER

Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clayton-county-water-authority-and-clayton-county-small-business-expo-tickets-21114352597 

CDC and local NCMA chapter planning events honoring small businesses in January

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NCMA logoJanuary is Small Business Month and, to celebrate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Atlanta chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are planning a series of events throughout the month of January 2016.

You may wish to pencil-in these events on your calendar now:

January 7, 2016
  • Women’s Forum – 8:00am to 12:00pm – Georgia Power Auditorium – No Charge
January 14, 2016
  • How to Win at Communications, Part 2 – 11:30am to 1:30pm – Marriott Century Center Hotel – $20.00
January 21, 2016
  • Private Sector Forum – 8:00am to 12:00pm – Atlanta Metropolitan College – No Charge
January 28, 2016
  • Industry Day – 8:00am to 4:00pm – Georgia Tech Research Institute – No Charge

 

For more information and registration, visit www.ncmaatl.org.

Annual university procurement expo to be held on Oct. 23 in Morrow

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The University System of Georgia (USG) Procurement Expo is celebrating its ninth annual event on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015!

Clayton State UniversityThe 2015 USG Procurement Expo will be hosted by Clayton State University.  The event will be held in the Student Activities Center at Clayton State University located at 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA.

The Expo encourages attendance by small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises; however, all suppliers are welcome.  Major purposes of the Expo are providing access to state university buyers by small businesses and teaching potential suppliers how to do business with the institutions associated with the University System of Georgia.

To register, please click here.  The registration fee is $40, including lunch, by Oct. 2.

The schedule outline for the day is:

  • 9:00AM Registration – Student Activities Center
  • 10:00AM Concurrent Sessions on Doing Business with the USG

* Construction Projects

* General Procurement and Information Technology

  • 11:30AM Luncheon Program

* Keynote Speaker:Regent Sachin Shailendra, President, SG Contracting

  • 1:15PM Exhibits Open

A more detailed agenda can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Expo Agenda

The Expo brochure can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Procurement Expo Brochure

Ft. Gordon to hold semi-annual cyber security and technology day on October 21

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Fort Gordon has announced it will be holding its semi-annual Cyber Security and Technology Day on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

The event will be held between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Ft. Gordon’s conference and catering facility located on 19th St., Fort Gordon, GA 30905.

This is an opportunity for the organizations and units structured under the United States Army Cyber Command, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (Cyber CoE), and 7th Signal Command (Theater) along with other tenant units to see the latest in emerging technologies, network with industry experts, and share ideas and future goals.

Attendees can view live demonstrations and presentations from a variety of companies. Technologies on display include:

  • Cyber Security
  • Cloud Computing
  • Military Booster Amplifiers
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Zero Clients
  • Rugged Tablets
  • Virtualization
  • Network Forensics
  • Data Management and Protection
  • Copper and Fiber Cable and Connectivity Products
  • Satellite Communications
  • Tactical Communications Systems
  • Intelligence Workflows and Software
  • Field Deployable Power Supplies
  • Signal and Network Analyzers
  • Advanced Networking and Communications Solutions
  • Touch-Screen Oscilloscopes
  • Many More!

Pre-registration can be accomplished at: https://ncsi-web.ungerboeck.com/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=ATTENDEE&eventid=6487

Details on speaking opportunities are at: http://www.ncsi.com/techexpos/2015/fortgordon-fall/speaking-opps.php

 

Robins Air Force Base to hold technology forum and expo on Oct. 20

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The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) A6, 78th Air Base Wing and the 78th Communication Directorate would like to invite vendors and other interested parties to participate in a technology forum and exposition on October 20, 2015 at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA on Tuesday, Oct. 20. 2015.

There is no cost to attend the sessions or the technology expo, however Forum registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis with a capacity of 400 participants.

In addition to the seminars, vendors will be demonstrating their latest products and services during a full day Technology Expo featuring innovative solutions in the areas of Risk Management, Network Architecture and Design, Certification and Accreditation and many more.

Registration details are at: https://ncsi-web.ungerboeck.com/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=INDUSTRYDAY&eventid=6486

Are you interested in a speaking opportunity? Please visit the speaking opportunities page to submit an abstract.

Aerospace opportunity conference to be held in Savannah on Sept. 15

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Industry, government, and academia are collaborating to host a Supplier Opportunities and Aerospace Resources (SOAR) Conference on September 15, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia.

During this aerospace industry supplier event, businesses will be able to:

  • Connect with other suppliers, to major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and to resources available to manufacturers in Georgia.
  • Promote company capabilities to OEMs.
  • Attend informative workshops to build skills and become more competitive.

Speakers and presenters include representatives from Gulfstream Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Georgia Tech.

Breakout workshops will be held on a variety of topics as well as a uniquely-designed match-making event for aerospace suppliers to connect to OEMs through one-on-one networking sessions.

Conference Details:
  • Date: September 15 (Registration ends Sept. 8)
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Check-in at 8:00 a.m.)
  • Location: Coastal Georgia Center, Georgia Southern University, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
  • Price: $40 (lunch included)
  • Registration: http://bit.ly/1Pmy4OH

Sponsors of the event include the Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace, the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC), the Georgia Small Business Development Center (GaSBDC), the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Georgia Power.

Prime contractors holding small business outreach event in Savannah on Aug. 19

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Two large prime contractors are conducting an outreach event entitled “How To Do Business with a Large Prime Contractor” on August 19, 2015 in Savannah, GA.

Great Lakes

Tetra TechThe contractors sponsoring this event are Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC and Tetra Tech.  The event is being held at the Savannah Civic Center from 8:30 am until noon.

This event is free to attend, but requires advance registration.

If you are interested, you may see the program at: Savannah Small Business Program 2015Aug19

The Registration form is here: Savannah Small Business Outreach Registration Aug 19 2015

Atlanta Women’s Economic Summit at Georgia Tech on June 24

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“Driving Opportunities and Influence” is the theme of an event being held in Atlanta on June 24, 2015 by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) and hosted by Georgia Tech’s Contracting Education Academy.

uswccThe event is an effort on the part of the USWCC to work with the women of Atlanta to advance economic opportunities and influence.

“Working together,” states USWCC CEO Margot Dorfman, “we will gain a good understanding of our current economic position, centers of influence within the region and steps we can take together to drive progress.  Please join us and be part of a strong economic future for women in Atlanta — and across the U.S.”

CEO Dorfman and Co-Founder Terry Williams will lead the Atlanta Women’s Economic Summit.

Agenda items on the morning of June 24 include: Women’s Economic Priorities, State of the State of Georgia Women in Business, Finding Centers of Influence for Economic Development, Tapping in to Secure Business Opportunities, Driving Opportunities and Influence, Success Strategies, and Cornerstones for the Future – Taking the Lead.  The event concludes after a lunch break, with a discussion of Opportunities and Strategic Planning for Those Interested in Leadership.

This summit will be held in Technology Square in Midtown Atlanta at the Centergy Building, 75 Fifth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Pre-registration is required, and is open to USWCC members and non-members alike.  Registration may be accomplished at: https://uswcc.org/events/atlanta-womens-economic-summit.

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