Nancy Horton, Project Manager for Energy Industries Ohio (EIO), will speak on the development of Ohio’s advanced materials supplier base for clean coal, nuclear power, advanced energy and defense applications on Thursday, January 28^th at 3:00 pm at Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W. Federal Street, Youngstown.

EIO works with directly with the Departments of Energy and Defense to identify manufacturers that have the capacity and skills to produce for these specific markets.  Supplier availability is crucial for advanced energy and defense projects. In particular, companies that forge, extrude and cast are integral suppliers to this projects.  Northeast Ohio companies such as Fireline, Republic Special Metals, Inc. and The Timken Corporation have collaborated with EIO on successful advanced energy and defense projects.

The program is free to attend, but reservations are greatly appreciated.  Reply to Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644.

Innovation Series is a networking and educational forum that brings together innovative, progressive people with a vision - to catalyze a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the Mahoning Valley.  The Series is for companies to showcase new technologies, for technology organizations to share resources, for entrepreneurs to build relationships, for educators to highlight their initiatives - it is a place for innovative talk, robust debates, inquiring minds. Sponsored by the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (a program of YSU’s College of STEM) and the Youngstown Business Incubator, it is an opportunity to learn about the “cool things” going on - right here in the Mahoning Valley!

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is meeting this week to convene their highly regarded Aerospace Measurement, Inspection & Analysis conference that draws top scientists, engineers and industry leaders from around the world.

And presenting for the first time at the conference will be YBI portfolio company M-7 Technologies with their white paper titled: 21st Century Math Engine Identifies the Real Problem: The Cost of Currently Unreliable Data Analysis Techinques.

A Youngstown, Ohio company teaching a bunch of rocket scientists how to measure.

Man…it just doesn’t get much better than that.

To learn more, visit www.m7tek.com

Jim Cossler
CEO and Chief Evangelist
Youngstown Business Incubator
330.884.6262
www.ybi.org

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week in November, Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) is co-sponsoring IdeaLaunch with Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration and Monus Center for Entrepreneurship, Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU, and the Garden Club Angels.

IdeaLaunch is a business proposal competition open to all YSU students.  Seeking to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, students are encouraged to submit proposals that offer their great idea that could launch a new business.

Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of entrepreneurial experts who will judge the based on economic and technical feasibility, quality of product, service and solution, and market opportunities and competition.   Semi-finalists will be invited to present their IdeaLaunch proposals at the Rise & Shine breakfast on Thursday, November 19^th and hosted by YSU’s Monus Center for Entrepreneurship.

Finalists will be paired with a mentor and prepare a business plan for presentation to the Garden Club Angels, a local organization of individuals interested in small business investment, during National Entrepreneurship Week in February 2010.

All proposals must be received by November 2^nd by 5:00 pm and submitted to idealaunch@ybi.org.

For more information, contact Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644

On September 2^nd, Mr. Patrick Valente, Executive Director of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, will lead this seminar on business development opportunities in the fuel cell industry.  Ohio is a leading state in fuel cell development and since 2002, has invested more than $70 million in the industry which has leveraged an additional $200 million of federal investment.  This seminar is being sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fuel cells are a clean, efficient use of energy and offer a low carbon footprint leading to an environmentally friendly source of alternative power.  Fuel cells are currently being used commercially for stationary grid power, back up power, lift trucks, lap tops and a variety of other portable and stationary applications.  As the technology matures, opportunities for increased manufacturing and supply chain activities in Ohio are considerable.  Two regional companies, Refractory Specialties and Catacel, will share their experiences in the fuel cell industry and Stark State College will showcase its Fuel Cell Technologies Program.

The program will be held at Youngstown State University at Kilcawley Center, in the Presidential Suites at 9:00 am and will run approximately two hours.   The program is free but reservations are required and can be made by contacting Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644.

Innovation Series is a networking and educational forum that brings together innovative, progressive people with a vision - to catalyze a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the Mahoning Valley.  The Series is for companies to showcase new technologies, for technology organizations to share resources, for entrepreneurs to build relationships, for educators to highlight their initiatives - it is a place for innovative talk, robust debates, inquiring minds. Sponsored by the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (a program of YSU’s College of STEM) and the Youngstown Business Incubator, it is an opportunity to learn about the “cool things” going on - right here in the Mahoning Valley! The Innovation Series is underwritten, in part, by the Dominion Foundation.

Youngstown Business Incubator and the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative are pleased to offer the Innovation Series to promote innovation and technology to catalyze both emerging entrepreneurs and established industries.

OHIO FUEL CELL COALITION
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Youngstown State University
Kilcawley Center - Presidential Suites
9:00 am

If you are interested in…

• Learning more about fuel cells
• Research and development opportunities
• Supply chain activities
• Economic development possibilities

….then join Pat Valente, Executive Director of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, to learn what’s happening in the fuel cell industry. Ohio is a leading state in fuel cell development and since 2002, has invested more than $70 million in the industry which has leveraged an additional $200 million of federal investment. This seminar is being sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fuel cells are a clean, efficient use of energy and offer a low carbon footprint leading to an environmentally friendly source of alternative power. Already, fuel cells are being used commercially for stationary grid power, back up power, lift trucks, lap tops and a variety of other portable and stationary applications. As the technology matures, opportunities for increased manufacturing and supply chain activities in Ohio are considerable. Here in the Mahoning Valley, Refractory Specialties and Catacel are two companies already involved in the fuel cell industry and your firm or community could be next!

There is NO fee for attending but reservations are appreciated. Reply to Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644.

Innovation Series is a networking and educational forum that brings together innovative, progressive people with a vision - to catalyze a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the Mahoning Valley. The Series is for companies to showcase new technologies, for technology organizations to share resources, for entrepreneurs to build relationships, for educators to highlight their initiatives - it is a place for innovative talk, robust debates and inquiring minds!

Innovation Series is underwritten by the Dominion Foundation and is a collaboration of Youngstown Business Incubator and Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, a program of YSU’s College of STEM.

Presented by David E. Nash, Partner, McMahon DeGulis LLP.

In this session, David E. Nash will make the business case for sustainability. Mr. Nash will discuss risks and opportunities, external and internal drivers, and sustainable business tools.  As a Partner at McMahon DeGulis, Mr. Nash’s practice emphasizes traditional areas of environmental legal experience plus corporate sustainability, climate change, advanced and renewable energy, and emerging environmental technologies that are environmentally related. He is a co-founder of Corporate Sustainability Network (formerly Sustainable Cleveland).

Location
June 26, 2009, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Beachwood Business Development Center,
Three Commerce Park Square, 23230 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 900, Beachwood

Fees & Registration
The program fee is $12.00 per lecture. Program fee include lunch, lecture and parking.  Pre-registration is required.

On Wednesday, June 17^th at 3:00 pm, Fireline, Inc. will host the Innovation Series. Established more than 40 years ago by Roger and Gloria Jones, Fireline will share how it evolved from a traditional manufacturing company to a technology-driven advanced manufacturing operation.

The company is recognized in the high performance ceramic manufacturing market for its commitment to innovation and research.  From a few employees in 1975 to almost 100 people, Fireline has focused on technology, research and workforce to grow this innovative company with an international presence and entrepreneurial flair.    An employee-owned company, it has a strong commitment to the Mahoning Valley with its support of Youngstown’s Smoky Hollow area redevelopment, the Children’s Center for Science and Technology and Youngstown State University.

The program will be held at Fireline, Inc. 300 Andrews Avenue, Youngstown.  The program is free but reservations are required and can be made by contacting Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644.

Innovation Series is a networking and educational forum that brings together innovative, progressive people with a vision - to catalyze a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the Mahoning Valley.  The Series is for companies to showcase new technologies, for technology organizations to share resources, for entrepreneurs to build relationships, for educators to highlight their initiatives - it is a place for innovative talk, robust debates, inquiring minds. Sponsored by the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (a program of YSU’s College of STEM) and the Youngstown Business Incubator, it is an opportunity to learn about the “cool things” going on - right here in the Mahoning Valley! The Innovation Series is underwritten, in part, by the Dominion Foundation.

Corporate College East is presenting their 3rd annual eMarketing Techniques conference on May 8th.   This promises to be a great event with lot’s of expert panelists and speakers (check out the video wall!)

The event is value-priced at $199.  Corporate College has extended a $50 discount to NEOinc.  Use the promotional code U1910050 when registering.

May 8th will be here before you know it, so if this topic is of interest to you, be sure to check out the conference website asap.

If your company is looking to expand into the market for medical devices, be sure to save Thursday, May 7, for the second Executive Forum on Manufacturing for the Medical Market: Requirements for Supply Chain Entry.

Leaders from manufacturing companies that have successfully diversified their businesses into the biomedical marketplace will share their experiences and take your questions.

Attendees will also hear how they can become part of the supply chain for two of the region’s major medical manufacturers.

Last year’s Executive Forum on Medical Manufacturing was standing room only. So register as soon as possible.

Co-presented by BioEnterprise, MAGNET, WIRE-Net, and the Cleveland Industrial Retention Initiative (CIRI).

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club is proud to host the 2^nd Annual Business Plan Competition Face-Off and Awards Ceremony!

After three rounds of judging, the three finalists of the 20/30 Business Plan Competition will have fifteen minutes to present their business plans. After considering each presentation, our experienced panel of judges will then choose the winner!

The judges are not the only ones who get to express themselves; the audience will also get to share their opinions! Back by popular demand, Turning Technologies’ real-time audience participation system will allow the audience to provide their views on how well each team performed on their plan!

This event is open to the public. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear the next generation of Cleveland entrepreneurs present their business ideas!

The event will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Club at KeyCenter:

127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114

Food, cash bar, and $4 parking vouchers will be available.  Parking is available in the garage on St. Clair, beneath the Mall and adjacent to KeyTower.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Presentations will begin at 7:00 PM.

For more info and to pre-register online, click here.  Questions should be directed to Matt Rodak at Networking@cleveland2030.org.

Support for this event is provided by

The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce
The Civic Innovation Lab
CoolCleveland.com
COSE
Felber & Felber Marketing
The Gorilla Group
Jumpstart, Inc.
MAGNET
The Ohio Venture Association
Turning Technologies