BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Trumba Corporation//Trumba Calendar Services 0.11.5919//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:MAGNET Event Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM LOCATION:McCormick Place\, Chicago\, Illinois DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091118T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including M ETALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago\, Nov. 15 - 18\, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1\,000 exhibitors\, drawing an expected 35\,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstratio ns throughout pavilions dedicated to metal forming\, fabricating\, tube and pipe\, stamping\, lasers\, thermal spray and welding. \n\nThe FABTEC H International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM is North America' s largest metal forming\, fabricating\, and welding event. The event has brought together more than a quarter million buyers and sellers from ar ound the world. It's the longest running and only annual North American event dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of sheet metal forming and fabricating\, welding\, stamping\, and tube and pipe equipment. This pr emier industry trade show and conference is cosponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS)\, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association\, International (FMA)\, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and t he Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). Industry partners for this event are the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Associ ation for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091005T105720Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:AWS\, FMA\, SME\, and PMA X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:informatio n@fmafabtech.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.fmafabtech.com/ UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85992962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CES Leadership Breakfast Series LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown\, 1100 Carnegie Ave.\, Cleve land\, Ohio DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Series Theme: Engineering & Technology: Growing Your Own Bes t Workforce\n\nSpeaker: Jack H. Schron\, President\, Jergens Inc.\nTitle : Taking the Lead: The Role of Industry in Workforce Development\n\nRegi stration begins at 7:00 a.m. Earn 1 Continuing Professional Development hour. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091012T112139Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Cleveland En gineering Society X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:M. D onovan X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:mdonovan@c esnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(2 16) 361-3100 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.cesnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:1100 Carnegie AveClevelandOH44115-2806< Latitude>41.496387-81.681417USHilton Garden Inn Clev eland Downtown\n1100 Carnegie Ave\nCleveland\, OH 44115-28065AddressAn dLabel2.152.866666666666 67 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86085887 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AWEA Fall Symposium LOCATION:Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa\, Orlando\, Florida DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091121 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DESCRIPTION:The AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium brings together wind ene rgy professionals from all facets of the industry to learn more about th e overall wind business\, to discuss the most current obstacles and oppo rtunities\, and to network with peers and make quality industry connecti ons.\n\nIn a casual resort setting conducive for business\, the symposiu m is the perfect opportunity to speak one-on-one with prospective custom ers\, current clients\, and industry colleagues. The program explores cr itical wind industry issues as they relate to the growth of the industry today such as the latest legislation to advance wind production\, the n ew frontiers for wind financing\, the constraints on the wind industry s upply chain\, and the needed expansion of transmission and infrastructur e.\n\n \n\nFor those new to the wind industry\, the Fundamentals of Wind Energy pre-conference seminar on the afternoon of Wednesday\, November 18\, offers a comprehensive tutorial on the fundamentals of utility-scal e wind energy. This pre-conference seminar a perfect primer for the more detailed topics covered during the remainder of the symposium.\n\n \n\n In addition\, AWEA offers a Utilities and Wind Power seminar\, also on t he afternoon of Wednesday\, November\, 18\, designed specifically for el ectric utility attendees to discuss the critical issues facing utilities as they bring more wind power on to their systems.\n\n \n\nThe main Fal l Symposium program on Thursday and Friday includes in-depth presentatio ns and interactive discussions providing insight and topical information on important issues facing the wind industry.\n\n \n\nSession Topics:\n \n * Financing Wind Project – New Frontiers\n * Manufacturing and Supply Chain Constraints: Getting Past the Crunch\n * Transmission Po licy and Infrastructure Expansion\n * Turbine Cost & Performance Tren ds\n * Public Acceptance\n * Large Wind Turbine Manufacturer Forum \n * Advancements in Resource Assessment\n * Utility Strategies fo r Wind Power\n * Siting Projects in an Increasingly Challenging Envir onment\n * Integrating Your Wind Project into the Power System\n * Advancing Wind Wildlife Efforts\n * Operations & Maintenance: Advanc ed Operating Strategies to Maximize Plant Performance\n\nWho Should Atte nd:\n\n * Project Developers / Operators\n * Energy Consultants\n * Component Suppliers\n * Banking / Financial Investors\n * Leg al Consultants / Lawyers Utility Professional\n * Government Agency R epresentatives\n * Academics / Non-Profits\n * Construction / Tran sportation Professionals\n * Turbine Manufacturers\n * Landowners \n\nProgram Chair:\nPatrick Caramante\, Vice President\, Engineering\, Fi rst Wind Energy\, LLC CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091002T143551Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:American Win d Energy Association X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Mari ssa Bundy X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:conference @awea.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:20 2.383.2512 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.aweafallsymposium.org/ UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85967826 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern LOCATION:MAGNET\, 1768 East 25th Street\, Cleveland\, OH DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091118T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:WHO?\nAny Northeast Ohio employer interested in starting an internship program or improving an existing internship program.\n \nWe e specially encourage small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend—if you don't have an HR staff\, this can be the fastest\, easiest way to d evelop an internship program based on best practices specifically design ed for Northeast Ohio employers.\n \nWHAT?\n\nThis is a workshop\, with the emphasis on work. At the end of the four hour session\, participants will have created an Internship Program Plan that specifically meets th eir business' needs and is ready to implement.\n \nThe development of th e Internship Program Plan will be facilitated by NOCHE staff and is buil t on years of experience working with employers\, managing NEOintern.net \, and extensive market research with Northeast Ohio businesses and coll ege students.\n\nHOW MUCH? $35 per person\n\nAFTER THIS WORKSHOP YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:\n1. Understand why internships are a vital part of ever y company's recruiting and talent development efforts\n2. Define go als for your internship program\n3. Understand best practices for f inding\, interviewing and hiring interns\n4. Determine a compensati on package that meets your recruiting and talent development goals\n5. Plan assignments and define responsibilities for interns to complete \n6. Incorporate best practices for supervising interns into existi ng management practices\n7. Work with Northeast Ohio's colleges\, u niversities\, and other local organizations to create the best possible internship experience for students\n8. Create orientation\, trainin g\, and mentoring programs designed to meet interns' unique needs\n9. Evaluate your interns' performance\n10. Generate ideas to make your internship program stand out\n11. Determine the overall effectiveness of your internship program CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Education &\; Training DTSTAMP:20091028T135047Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:1768 E 25th StCleveland OH44114-442041.506564-81.671878USMAGNET\n1768 E 25th St\nC leveland\, OH 44114-44205< /MapLinkType>AddressAndLabel2.15 2.86666666666667 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Northeast Oh io Council on Higher Education and MAGNET X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Hall ey Marsh X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:hmarsh@noc he.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:21 6-420-9200 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.noche.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86262018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Future of Alternative Energy in Northeast Ohio LOCATION:Cleveland Skating Club\, 2500 Kemper Rd\, Shaker Heights\, OH 44 120 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091118T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Fee: $20\n\nSpeakers: David Nestic (JumpStart)\, David Karpi nski (NorTech)\, Nick York (Tucker Ellis & West LLP)\n\nNortech\, the No rtheast Ohio Technology Coalition\, is the champion for growing Northeas t Ohio's high tech economy. NorTech is the only organization that focuse s solely on the region's high tech economy\, across all sectors. Their m ission statement is to invigorate growth in Northeast Ohio's high tech e conomy and broadcast the region's success.\n\nJumpStart Inc. is a nation ally recognized venture development organization that accelerates the pr ogress of high potential\, early-stage businesses. Through the depth of its entrepreneurial team and breadth of its high value resources\, JumpS tart improves client success in achieving the milestones and raising the follow-on capital necessary to create wealth. In doing so\, JumpStart s trives to create a more prosperous future for Northeast Ohio.\n\nTucker Ellis & West LLP is a a full service law firm with over 140 lawyers prac ticing nationwide out of offices in Cleveland\, Columbus\, Denver\, Los Angeles\, and San Francisco. Tucker has a public law group that focuses on lobbying and public financing for its clients which include alternat ive energy companies. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Sustainable Manufacturing DTSTAMP:20091116T143949Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:MIT Club of NE Ohio X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/neohio/BrowseWeb.do?webSiteId=SI001141&webPageId=P 001 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:2500 Kemper RdShaker HeightsOH44120-120641.49119-81.590195USCleveland Skating Clu b\n2500 Kemper Rd\nShaker Heights\, OH 44120-12065AddressAndLabel2.152.86666666666667 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86382351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern LOCATION:The University of Akron\, Akron\, Ohio DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Cost: $35.00\nDeadline: 11/18/09\n\nThis workshop\, with the emphasis on work\, is designed for any Northeast Ohio employer interest ed in starting an internship program or improving an existing internship program. At the end of the four hour session\, participants will have c reated an Internship Program Plan that specifically meets their business needs and is ready to implement.\n\nWe especially encourage small busin ess owners and entrepreneurs to attend. If you do not have an HR staff\, this can be the fastest\, easiest way to develop an internship program based on best practices specifically designed for Northeast Ohio employe rs.\nEvent Information CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091029T141940Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Northeast Oh io Council on Higher Education (NOCHE) X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.noche.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:info@noche .org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:21 6.420.9200 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86278348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors LOCATION:RAF Automation\, 6750 Arnold Miller Parkway\, Solon\, OH 44139 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:NOTE Who Should Attend?\n\nThis seminar is for engineers and managers responsible for achieving high product quality\nlevels. These may include:\n\n• Factory automation professionals\n• Manufacturing and production control engineers and managers\n• Industrial engineers\, plan t managers\n• Controls engineers and project managers\n• Quality control managers\n\nWhatever your industry... Automotive\; Food & Beverage\; Pa ckaging\; Pharmaceutical\; Consumer Products\; Medical\; Electronics\n\n Whatever your application in quality assurance\, automation\, or product ion...\n\n• Verifying the correct assembly of components\n• Guiding robo tic assembly\n• Packaging\n• Reading and verifying alphanumeric characte r strings\n• Measuring part dimensions\n• Reading 1D and 2D codes\n• Ins pecting parts for defects\n• Verifying and sorting parts based on color \n\n...You'll walk away with valuable information for your application!\n REGISTER This seminar is free. All participants will receive valuable so ftware that will allow you to continue the process of applying machine v ision. \n\nComplimentary lunch is provided.\n\nFor more information cont act:\nChristine Davidson: christinedavidson@rafautomation.com\nphone (44 0) 498-8465 or (419) 475-0052\nLINK http://rafautomation.com/vision_clas s.php CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091029T141957Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Chri stine Davidson X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:christined avidson@rafautomation.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(4 40)498-8465 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/84573955 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to write a business plan LOCATION:Hudson Library & Historical Society\, 96 Library Street \, Hudson \, Ohio DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:with Jim Griggy from the Ohio Small Business Development Cen ter CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,NEO Inc. DTSTAMP:20090814T104734Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(3 30)-653-6658 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85232317 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Coast Global Trade Forum LOCATION:The Stocker Foundation Boardroom\, 401 Broadway\, Lorain\, OH 440 52 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:RSVP by noon\, Wed. Nov. 18\n\nTopic: "tools to Start and In crease Exports"\nSpeaker: Danielle Rust\, U.S. Dept. of Commerce Intl Tr ade Specialist\n\nDanielle Rust will describe the many valuable and free services for exporters provided by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce\, Export- Import Bank of the US and Small Business Administration Office of Intl T rade.\n\nCoffee and light refreshments. \n\nFee: Free CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,MAGNET Event Calendar DTSTAMP:20091109T135608Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Lorain Port Authority X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Mark VInesky X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:mvinesky@i nternationaltransport.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:80 0 783 7871 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:401 BroadwayLorainOH4405241.4 67307885198-82.1769975272799USThe Stocker Foundation Boardroom\n401 Broadway\nLorain\, OH 440525AddressAndLabel2.152.86666666666667 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86381544 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Gateway Series: Web Based Marketing LOCATION:Beachwood Business Development Center\, Three Commerce Park Squa re\, 23230 Chagrin Blvd.\, Suite 900\,\, Beachwood\, OH 44122 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Jimmy D'Orazio\, Marketing Instructor\, Nance College of Bus iness CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,NEO Inc. DTSTAMP:20090921T132513Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:23230 Chagrin BlvdBeachwoodOH44122-5402 41.464478-81.51517USBeachwood Business Dev elopment Center\n23230 Chagrin Blvd\nBeachwood\, OH 44122-54025Address AndLabel2.152.8666666666 6667 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:CSU Nance Co llege of Business Administration\, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Spo nsor Web Address www.csuohio.edu… X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:gbc@csuohi o.edu X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:21 6.687.4750 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.csuohio.edu/business/global/gateway/ UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85825459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum (Optional: UT vs. Eastern Mic h.) LOCATION:Grogan Room\, John F. Savage Arena\, University of Toledo\, 2801 W Bancroft St\, Toledo\, OH 43606 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Program: Business Diversification\n\n2:45-5:30 pm Program an d Networking\n7:00 pm -- UT vs EMU Football Game\n\nEarly-bird registrat ion discount deadline: October 16\, 2009\n\nProgram highlights:\n\n-- Us ing existing assets to service new markets\n-- Resources for export deve lopment\n-- Funding for new internal business ventures\n-- Structuring o pportunities with new area technology ventures\n-- R&D resources for new product development\n-- New area technology venturerers in need of manu facturing resources. \n\nThe Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum will be held in the new glass enclosed Grogan Room that overlooks the reconstru cted Savage Arena at the University of Toledo.\n\nImmediately following the program of speakers\, the University of Toledo will play its last ho me football game of the season against Eastern Michigan University.\n\nT he Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum is one of the efforts to increase networking activities for area manufacturers and economic development pr ofessionals. New economic development Project Leads will result by provi ding additional opportunities for more individuals in these areas to wor k together.\n\nThe program for this event will include a number of speak ers addressing the issue of Business Diversification. This is part of an effort to show manufacturers around the region alternatives and resourc es for accomplishing market diversification.\n\nThe Manufacturing Forum will be attended by both OMA members and non-members who are the owners and senior management at manufacturing firms across northwest Ohio along with the local economic development directors in each of the 12 countie s and cities in the region. Professionals from southeast Michigan are al so being invited to attended this event.\n\nAttendees of the Manufacturi ng Forum are invited to stay after the speaker portion of the program is completed and continue to meet each other and network. Those that are a ble to stay (and RSVP in advance) will walk across the street from Savag e Arena and have dinner and see the football game in the private suites in the Press Tower area at the stadium.\n\nThe Northwest Ohio Manufactu ring Forum is being hosted by Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Developme nt Association (NORED) and the Ohio Manufacturing Association (OMA). Spo nsors include: MAGNET\, the University of Toledo\, Rocket Ventures\, Tol edo-Lucas County Port Authority\, Industrial Power Systems\, Rudolph|Lib be\, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20090915T150223Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Northwest Oh io Regional Economic Development and Ohio Manufacturers Assn. X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:41 9 865-0972 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.toledobiz.com/NWOhio_Manufacturing_Forum.html X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:2801 W Bancroft StToledoOH43606-332841.663127-83.610667USGrogan Room\n2801 W Banc roft St\nToledo\, OH 43606-33285AddressAndLabel2.152.86666666666667 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85759896 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ASA Corporate Water Footprinting LOCATION:Le Meridien San Francisco\, 333 Battery Street \, San Francisco\, California 94111 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091204 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DESCRIPTION:With freshwater supplies tightening due to overuse and more extreme weather patterns\, business is coming under increased pressure t o measure and cut water use.\n\nCorporate Water Footprinting will outlin e the risks and opportunities water poses to business and offer practica l advice on mapping and reducing water consumption in products and acros s the supply chain. As well as discussing new methodologies and standard s for water footprinting the event will examine how companies are addres sing water issues at a strategic level including: corporate engagement o n water policy\, collective action on water issues\, unravelling the wat er-energy nexus\, the development of water policy and regulation\, the g rowing interest of water to the investment community and corporate engag ement with NGOs and activists on water issues.\n\nCorporate Water Footpr inting further demonstrates how water efficiency fits within a broader c limate strategy and leads to greater savings in carbon\, energy and cost s. This conference offers a window into the next level of response for b usinesses committed to becoming sustainable and reducing their climate i mpact.\nIt is a must-attend event for those charged with corporate envir onmental strategies and their advisors.\n\nThis event is part of our ser ies of events called “Action for a Sustainable America” at which agenda setting companies meet to examine how they can systematically respond t o the many issues surrounding sustainability.\n\nSpeakers include\n\nEli ssa Loughman\,\nEnvironmental Analyst\,\nPatagonia\n\nRoberta Barbieri\, \nGlobal Environmental Director\,\nDiageo \n\nAlex McIntosh\,\nDirector of Corporate Citizenship\,\nNestle Waters\n\nJonah Schein\,\nMarketing S pecialist\, WaterSense® Program\,\nEPA\n\nDan Bena\,\nDirector of Sustai nability\, Health\, Safety\, and Environment\,\nPepsiCo International \n\nKey Reasons to Attend: \n\n * Hear case studies from corporat e leaders in water management and efficiency\n * Understand the lates t methodologies and standards for water footprinting\n * Learn about new water policy and regulation development – and how companies are gett ing involved\n * Examine water stakeholder engagement strategies\n * Discuss the potential impact of the “human right to water”\n * Plu s\, individual sessions on water market development\, frameworks for str ategic water management and the water-energy nexus CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Sustainable Manufacturing DTSTAMP:20091117T160814Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Action for a Sustainable America X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:info@green powerconferences.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:81 9 459 1162 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.asaseries.com/ UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86466146 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minority Business Early-Stage Capital Summit LOCATION:Bank of America Conference Center\, Intercontinental Hotel at Cl eveland Clinic\, 9801 Carnegie Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091203T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091203T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Summit & Luncheon: $75/person\nRegistra tion for the Luncheon only: $30/person\n\nPanel sessions and keynote add ress will educate entrepreneurs on successful strategies for raising equ ity capital to grow larger scale businesses. With multiple educational s essions including panels of diverse equity-backed entrepreneurs\, instit utional and individual investors\, and nationally recognized speakers\n \nSponsored by JumpStart\, in partnership with the Initiative for a Compe titive Inner City\, The Marathon Club\, The Institute for Entrepreneuria l Thinking\, The Presidents' Council\, and other regional and national p artners. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,MAGNET Event Calendar DTSTAMP:20091104T094637Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:9801 Carnegie AveClevelandOH44106-2100< Latitude>41.501053-81.619529USBank of America Confer ence Center\n9801 Carnegie Ave\nCleveland\, OH 44106-21005AddressAndLa bel2.152.86666666666667< /MapWidth> X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:JumpStart In c. X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Kate Hanna X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:21 6.363.3435 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.jumpstartinc.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86333555 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AirBus Supplier Summit LOCATION:Ohio Aerospace Institute\, 22800 Cedar Point Road\, Cleveland\, O H DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091208 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DESCRIPTION:This event will provide Ohio manufacturers the opportunity t o learn more about opportunities to work with Airbus Americas. Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus\, commercial know- how\, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have led to its success in the industry.\n\nWho Should Attend: Owners\, CEOs\, Busin ess Development leaders\, Sales Engineers and Managers in small and mid- sized suppliers interested in joining the aerospace supply chain busines s. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about the requirement s and current needs of the industry and meet supply chain executives.\n \nSAVE THE DATE:\nRegistration for this event will be available in early November at www.oai.org. This summit is for suppliers and manufacturers only and all guests must pre-register. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091030T114812Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:State of Ohi o\, Ohio Edison Technology Centers\, Ohio Aerospace Institute X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.oai.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86287747 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CES Sustainability Symposium LOCATION:Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Environmental & Maintena nce Services Ctr.\, 4747 East 49th Street\, Cuyahoga Heights\, OH 44125 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091209T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091209T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Theme: Alternative Energy\nEarn 4 Continuing Professional De velopment hours for attending the full program or 2 Continuing Professio nal Development hours for attending two sessions.\n\nSessions 1 & 2 only : $25 CES members/$35 nonmembers (includes continental breakfast)\nSessi ons 3 & 4 only: $30 CES members/$40 nonmembers (includes lunch)\n\nSpons orships:\n\nEvent: $500\nBreakfast: $250\nLunch: $250\nBeverage: $150\n \nRegister online for the full program or call or e-mail CES to sponsor o r to register for two sessions only. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Sustainable Manufacturing DTSTAMP:20091116T144011Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Cleveland En gineering Society X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:M. D onovan X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:mdonovan@c esnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(2 16) 361-3100 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.cesnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:4747 E 49th StCleveland OH44125-101141.430366-81.656604USNortheast Ohio Regional S ewer District Environmental &\; Maintenance Services Ctr.\n4747 E 49t h St\nCleveland\, OH 44125-10115AddressAndLabel2.152.86666666666667 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86330533 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Sell Your Products to Federal\, State & Local Government Agencies LOCATION:Canton Regional Chamber\, 222 Market Ave. North\, Canton\, OH DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091210T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091210T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can do business with the largest and growing b uyer of products in the world—the United States government and state and local government agencies.\n\nThe majority of government agencies now u se a paperless procurement system. Come and hear how your company can fi nd and bid for these government contracts online from Rich Delisio of th e Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) of Ohio. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Competitiveness &\; Innovat ion DTSTAMP:20091030T133351Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:MAGNET and P rocurement Technical Assistance Centers of Ohio (PTAC) and Akron Regiona l Chamber X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Lind a Barita X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:linda.bari ta@magnetwork.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:87 7 476-9634 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.magnetwork.org/ UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86289902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wind Power & Supply Chain Workshop LOCATION:Robert Morris University\, Sewall Center\, 6001 University Boulev ard\, Moon Township (near Pittsburgh)\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091216T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Participate in this workshop at no cost and take away valuab le information about:\n\n * The structure of the wind supply chain an d what components are most in demand globally\n * What original equip ment manufacturers (OEMs) in the wind industry look for in their supplie rs\n * How interested\, capable manufacturers from targeted sectors* can take advantage of the supply chain prosperity being created by a gro wing – and global – wind energy industry\n\n*Targeted sectors include me tal fabricators and foundries\, machine shops\, manufacturers of bearing s\, plastics\, coatings\, controls and electrical equipment and componen ts including turbines\, generators\, motors and fans\, and more.\n\nHear from the experts with the Great Lakes WIND Network™ – a non-profit\, in dustry-led organization of manufacturers and suppliers aiming to increas e the domestic content of North America's wind turbines – on key issues \, including:\n\n * Market Opportunities\, Trends and Resources\n * Anatomy of a Wind Turbine\n * Structure of the Supply Chain\n * C hallenges for Manufacturers\n * Connecting with the Wind Industry\n\n Seating is limited\; reserve your place now.\nRSVP your attendance to Mi ckey Denner at mdenner@pittsburghregion.org.\nFor questions\, call 412-3 92-4555\, ext. 3103.\n\nRegistration deadline is December 9\, 2009.\nDon 't miss this unique\, no-cost workshop made possible with funding from t he Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and PA DCED.\n\nManufacturers: this is your opportunity to learn about levering what you do best to bec ome a part of the dynamic wind industry supply chain. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Sustainable Manufacturing DTSTAMP:20091118T145838Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Great Lakes WIND Network and Pittsburgh Regional Alliance X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Mick ey Denner X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:mdenner@pi ttsburghregion.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:41 2-392-4555 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.alleghenyconference.org/PRA/WindWorks.asp UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86483669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CES Patent Boot Camp LOCATION:Cleveland Skating Club\, 2500 Kemper Road\, Shaker Heights\, OH 4 4120 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:For engineers\, architects and other soldiers fighting on th e front line of innovation! Ohio registered Professional Engineers earn 3 Continuing Professional Development hours for attendance.\n\nSponsored by Murphy IP and Society of Women Engineers.\n\nMembers of the Case Wes tern Reserve University and Cleveland State University student chapters of SWE can attend this program FREE. Please call or e-mail CES to regist er. CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Product Design &\; Developm ent DTSTAMP:20091120T102833Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor";ID=3843;TYPE=SingleLine:Cleveland En gineering Society X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:M. D onovan X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:mdonovan@c esnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:21 6 361 3100 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Web Address";ID=3907;TYPE=Url:http:// www.cesnet.org X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location";ID=9;TYPE=RichLocation:2500 Kemper RdShaker HeightsOH44120-120641.49119-81.590195USCleveland Skating Clu b\n2500 Kemper Rd\nShaker Heights\, OH 44120-12065AddressAndLabel2.152.86666666666667 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86501268 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors LOCATION:RAF Automation\, 6750 Arnold Miller Parkway\, Solon\, OH 44139 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:NOTE Who Should Attend?\n\nThis seminar is for engineers and managers responsible for achieving high product quality\nlevels. These may include:\n\n• Factory automation professionals\n• Manufacturing and production control engineers and managers\n• Industrial engineers\, plan t managers\n• Controls engineers and project managers\n• Quality control managers\n\nWhatever your industry... Automotive\; Food & Beverage\; Pa ckaging\; Pharmaceutical\; Consumer Products\; Medical\; Electronics\n\n Whatever your application in quality assurance\, automation\, or product ion...\n\n• Verifying the correct assembly of components\n• Guiding robo tic assembly\n• Packaging\n• Reading and verifying alphanumeric characte r strings\n• Measuring part dimensions\n• Reading 1D and 2D codes\n• Ins pecting parts for defects\n• Verifying and sorting parts based on color \n\n...You'll walk away with valuable information for your application!\n REGISTER This seminar is free. All participants will receive valuable so ftware that will allow you to continue the process of applying machine v ision. \n\nComplimentary lunch is provided.\n\nFor more information cont act:\nChristine Davidson: christinedavidson@rafautomation.com\nphone (44 0) 498-8465 or (419) 475-0052\nLINK http://rafautomation.com/vision_clas s.php CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091116T144829Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Chri stine Davidson X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:christined avidson@rafautomation.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(4 40)498-8465 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/84573956 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors LOCATION:Toledo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091217T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors\n\nWHEN \n \nJuly 16\, 2009\, 9:00am – 1:30pm\nAugust 20\, 2009\, 9:00am – 1:30pm\n September 17\, 2009\, 9:30am – 2:00pm TOLEDO\nOctober 15\, 2009\, 9:00am – 1:30pm\nNovember 19\, 2009\, 9:00am – 1:30pm\nDecember 17\, 2009\, 9: 30am – 2:00pm TOLEDO\n\n\nNOTE \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nThis seminar is for engineers and managers responsible for achieving high product quali ty levels. \n\nThese may include:\n• Factory automation professionals\n• Manufacturing and production control engineers and managers\n• Industri al engineers\, plant managers\n• Controls engineers and project managers \n• Quality control managers\n\nWhatever your industry... Automotive\; F ood & Beverage\; Packaging\; Pharmaceutical\;Consumer Products\; Medical \; Electronics\nWhatever your application in quality assurance\, automat ion\, or production...\n\n• Verifying the correct assembly of components \n• Guiding robotic assembly\n• Packaging\n• Reading and verifying alpha numeric character strings\n• Measuring part dimensions\n• Reading 1D and 2D codes\n• Inspecting parts for defects\n• Verifying and sorting parts based on color\n\n...You'll walk away with valuable information for you r application!\nREGISTER This seminar is free. All participants will rec eive valuable software that will allow you to continue the process of ap plying machine vision. Complimentary lunch is provided.\n\nFor more info rmation contact:\nChristine Davidson: christinedavidson@rafautomation.co m\nphone (440) 498-8465 or (419) 475-0052\nLINK http://rafautomation.com /vision_class.php CATEGORIES:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event,Other Regional Events DTSTAMP:20091116T144845Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=Number:MAGNET Regional Datebook Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Contact";ID=3903;TYPE=SingleLine:Chri stine Davidson X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor E-Mail";ID=3904;TYPE=Email:christined avidson@rafautomation.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Sponsor Phone Number";ID=3905;TYPE=PhoneUS:(4 40)-498-8465 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/84403378 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR