MAGNET Events Calendar

WCOMC Series: Making Meetings Work

Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Drive
Lima, OH 45804
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 8am – 12pm

You have a vision for your organization’s growth and the Workforce, Economic Development and Continuing Education Division of Rhodes State College can help support that vision.

How to properly supervise your workers in today’s workplace plays a big role in whether you can earn your co-workers respect, run
day-to-day operations effectively, and measure company success.

Remember, if you lead by example the others will follow. Improve your performance by increasing your effective leadership
skills and be ready to meet the difficult challenges of today’s economy and business world.

Register today. Develop extraordinary leaders and achieve extraordinary results!

· MAKING MEETINGS WORK May 17, 2012

Any 4-hour Leadership workshop:

$115.00 non-WCOMC members
$105.00 WCOMC members
$99.00* Multiple-registrant Discount
$95.00** Early Bird Discount

Sponsor: West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium (WCOMC) and Husky Energy
Sponsor Web Address: www.wcomfg.com
Sponsor E-Mail: Sybert.A@rhodesstate.edu
Sponsor Phone Number: (419) 995-8406
More info: www.wcomfg.com…

Inside Business Manny Awards

Windows on the River
Cleveland
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30 – 8:30pm

The deadline to RSVP is May 4, 2012.

Keynote: Chad Moutray, Ph.D., Chief Economist, National Association of Manufacturers

Fee: $65

or the past 15 years, the Manny Awards have been committed to recognizing the manufacturing industry's greatest accomplishments, and in so doing, honoring local companies for their innovation and best practices.

Since 1998, the Manny Awards program has recognized over 100 manufacturers from around Northeast Ohio that have excelled in such areas as product development, green initiatives and workplace environment. Past winners of the Manny Award come in all shapes and sizes, but all hold one thing in common:

They are the innovators who reflect the manufacturing strength and future of our region.

Sponsor: Inside Business Magazine
Sponsor Web Address: ibmag.com
Sponsor Contact: Kathy Thomas
Sponsor E-Mail: kthomas@glpublishing.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.377.3701
More info: ibmag.com…

Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference

Cleveland Marriott
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
Monday, May 21 – Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The inaugural Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference offers unique perspectives on the challenges facing minority biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship and provides important connections to resources required to thrive in the rapidly expanding global biomedical industry.

The conference will deliver networking opportunities, key insights and actionable takeaways for all participants. The conference should be attended by anyone interested in:

Joining distinguished global biomedical industry leaders focused on minority biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship

Connecting to a network of minority biomedical professionals, graduate and professional students, entrepreneurs and investors

Learning more about trends in innovation and entrepreneurship in the global biomedical industry, especially starting and growing your own company

Being part of growing the national minority biomedical innovation ecosystem

Connecting to capital investment resources

Health care technology also offers evolving opportunities for Internet platform developers, coders and mobile app makers. Media professionals covering the health care, business, technology, innovation, investments and startup spaces should also be at this conference.

Sponsor: America21 Project and BioEnterprise
Sponsor Web Address: www.minoritybiomedical.org
Sponsor Contact: Adam Yasinow
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.658.3983
More info: www.minoritybiomedical.org

Succeeding in China Symposium

The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
1515 West Third St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Monday, May 21, 2012, 8 – 11:30am

Doing business in China can be a complex and ever-changing endeavor. Obtain insights and information from experienced "China Hands."

Join McGladrey and Benesch Friedlander in Cleveland on May 21 for a symposium focused on operational, legal and tax considerations for doing business in China. Listen to representatives of companies currently running operations in China discuss their firsthand experiences on a wide range of issues.

Our guest panelists will include The Riverside Company, CWI International China, Excel Polymers, Robin Industries and 889 Global Solutions.

Fee: Free; advance registration required

Sponsor: McGladrey and Benesch Friedlander
Sponsor Web Address: mcgladrey.com
Sponsor Contact: Jessica Monnolly
Sponsor E-Mail: jessica.monnolly@mcgladrey.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.522.1070
More info: mcgladrey.com…

RAPID 2012 and 3D Imaging Conference and Expo

Hyatt Regency
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, May 22 – Thursday, May 24, 2012

RAPID 2012 and 3D IMAGING is the place to learn the basics as well as explore the newest technologies and materials in additive manufacturing in combination with 3D imaging.

The RAPID 2012/3D IMAGING Conference and Exposition is known worldwide as a must-attend event. It’s the place to learn the basics as well as explore the newest technologies and materials in additive manufacturing in combination with 3D imaging. This is the largest industry forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest developments, trends and techniques specific to additive manufacturing, rapid technologies, 3D printing and 3D imaging.

Learn about cutting edge applications of these technologies in several diverse industries including:

3D Imaging
Casting
Consumer Products
Creative/Innovative
Electronics
Enabling and Advancing Mfg
Forensic Anthropology/Natural Science

Conference details to be posted in December 2012.

Sponsor: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Sponsor Web Address: www.sme.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (800) 733-4763
More info: rapid.sme.org…

A Morning at MAGNET: Training Within Industry

MAGNET Manufacturing Innovation Center
1768 E. 25 St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:30am – 1:30pm

Note: Doors open at 8:00 am; program begins at 8:30 am. Use the "Sign Up" button below to register for this event.

Invest three hours to learn about Training Within Industry (TWI), a decades old method described by Jim Shook, President of the Lean Enterprise Institute, as “the most under-appreciated achievement of 20th century American industry.”

Learn from certified TWI instructor Roger Bilas about a program that was featured at last year’s Lean Transformation Summit, a program that is the focus of the book Toyota Talent which describes how Toyota uses TWI to train their entire organization.

You’ll learn how the TWI program can transform your entire organization with:
• Faster and more effective training
• Improved front-line and managerial leaderships
• Enhanced productivity, quality and safety
• Support and reinforcement of standardized work, the basis of continuous improvement.
The discussion will include an overview of the four J-Programs of TWI:
• Job Instruction
• Job Relations
• Job Methods
• Job Safety
with an emphasis on Job Instruction.

Attendees will see practical demonstrations and examples of Job Instruction techniques and hear from TWI practitioners Ted Noe and Sue Cheek of Curwood Inc. who are succeeding with the program right now.

Fee: $25 includes continental breakfast and box lunch

Sponsor: MAGNET
Sponsor Web Address: www.magnetwork.org
Sponsor Contact: Linda Barita
Sponsor E-Mail: linda.barita@magnetwork.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.391.7766
Pivotal Event ID #: 4588
Pivotal Project ID#: 4588

Manufacturing Roundtable

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
8001 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8 – 10am

CVCC and MAGNET in partnership will bring NE Ohio manufacturing employers, economic development directors and manufacturing industry leaders together to discuss fresh approaches to connect much needed skilled manufacturing workers with growing manufacturing employers. Includes complimentary buffet breakfast. Free, but advance registration required.

Sponsor: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and MAGNET
Sponsor Web Address: www.cvccworks.com
Sponsor Contact: Marie Elias
Sponsor E-Mail: melias@cvccworks.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 440.746.8272
More info: careerdevelopment.cvccworks.com…

Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern Employer Workshop

Shaker LaunchHouse
3558 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8:30am – 12pm

Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern Employer Workshop

In partnership with Shaker LaunchHouse the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education presents a total internship and co-op management seminar for business and nonprofit leaders, human resource managers, and internship/co-op coordinators.

SESSION TOPICS

Making the case for internships and co-ops
Defining goals and expected outcomes for an internship program
Determining work responsibilities and compensation for interns
Identifying, interviewing, and hiring interns
Orienting, training, and supervising interns
Evaluating interns and internship/co-op program performance
Understanding workplace expectations of Millennial Generation students

Fee $50; advance registration required.

Sponsor: Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE)
Sponsor Web Address: www.noche.org
Sponsor Contact: Brenda Davis Smith
Sponsor E-Mail: bdavissmith@noche.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.420.9200
More info: www.noche.org…

Webinar: Use Leading Safety Performance Measures to Reduce Workplace Injuries

Online Webinar
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10 – 11am

The effectiveness of many safety programs is measured by incident and illness rates. Measuring performance with these lagging indicators can be likened to driving while looking in your rear view mirror. Leading indicators are valuable in moving your safety program forward.

In this interactive dialogue between subject matter experts, you’ll learn about a variety of performance indicators that can be adopted by your organization to improve safety management.

Registration fee (for an unlimited number of participants at one phone/computer location) OMA Members: FREE Non-OMA Members: $29

Sponsor: The Ohio Manufacturers Association
Sponsor Web Address: www.ohiomfg.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 800.662.4463
More info: www.ohiomfg.com…

IEEE EnergyTech 2012

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Tuesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 31, 2012

EnergyTech 2012 follows the successful launch of EnergyTech 2011, surveying promising technologies in power and energy to address the growing demand for sustainable energy. This new conference will bring together experts in diverse areas to review and explore technologies that promise significant contributions towards addressing this global challenge.

Topics will include: smart grid, energy storage, wind power, plug-in electric vehicles, co-generation, distributed generation, efficiency and conservation, power electronics, photovoltaics, solar-thermal energy, and other alternative and renewable means of power generation. Submitted papers will be peer reviewed and the conference proceedings will be published on IEEE Xplore. Both research and application papers are invited, with an emphasis on how the technology described can help address the global concern.

Attendees for whom this conference is intended include: power and energy researchers and practitioners; engineers entering energy research, desiring an overview of the current technological challenges in power and energy; research directors and investors seeking clarity of the most promising energy technologies; and planners and representatives desiring background on energy alternatives impacting public policy.

At EnergyTech 2012 there will be approximately 40 presentations on how Advanced Energy Technology is currently being used. In addition, there will be presentations on new product development and the technical challenges that these companies are facing.

Sponsor: IEEE Cleveland Chapter; IEEE Power and Energy Society, Cleveland Chapter
Sponsor Web Address: www.clevelandieee.org
Sponsor Contact: secretary@energytech2012.org
Sponsor E-Mail: secretary@energytech2012.org
More info: energytech2012.org

SME Annual Conference

Marriott Cleveland Downtown
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH
Sunday, June 3 – Tuesday, June 5, 2012

The SME Annual Conference pulls together the best that SME has to offer into just a few days. Discover the year's biggest trends and developments that span the scope of manufacturing. In addition to interactive conference sessions from leaders in the industry, this incredible event features state-of-the-art tours, invaluable networking opportunities, Innovations that Could Change the Way You Manufacture, SME International Awards Gala, and so much more!

SME Members early bird registration discount deadline January 31, 2012.

Sponsor: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Sponsor Web Address: sme.org…
Sponsor E-Mail: service@sme.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (800) 733-4763
More info: sme.org…

YSU Sustainable Energy Forum

Kilcawley Center
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
Monday, June 4 – Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Transformational Technologies for Energy Independence

The fourth annual YSU Sustainable Energy Forum will host more than 200 academicians, energy industry leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs. The Forum focus is on technology that is imminently ready for commercialization, especially those technologies which will have a near-term positive impact on commercial, industrial and residential energy savings.

The YSU Sustainable Energy Forum places a particular focus on sustainable and other clean energy technologies that are being successfully implemented within the region. The planned Tuesday conference technical sessions include such topics as renewables, waste-to-energy, natural gas, water resources, vehicle electrification, energy management, small nuclear, and grid/ storage.

The YSU Sustainable Energy Forum also features an “Energy Expo”, in which companies display products and technologies.

Sponsor: Youngstown State University STEM Program
Sponsor Web Address: www.ysusef.org
Sponsor E-Mail: mahripko@ysu.edu
More info: www.ysusef.org

NAM Manufacturing Summit

Hyatt Regency Hotel
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Wednesday, June 6 – Thursday, June 7, 2012

Last spring, close to 400 manufacturers from across the United States came to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturing Summit in Washington to meet with lawmakers and make the case for job creation and competitiveness. With pending legislation, continuing high unemployment numbers and the elections in November, the stakes will be higher than ever.

It is vital for manufacturers to visit congressional offices and emphasize the need for policies that will spur vigorous economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business — policies outlined in the NAM’s “A Manufacturing Renaissance – Four Goals for Economic Growth.” Mark your calendars and plan to attend the NAM’s Manufacturing Summit in Washington, DC, June 6-7, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. For more information or to register, please click here or contact Colleen Vivori, the NAM’s director of public affairs and outreach, at (202) 637-3114 or cvivori@nam.org.

Manufacturing Summit Package (This includes registration for all events during the Summit)
NAM Member $350
Non-Member $450

Sponsor: National Association of Manufacturers
Sponsor Web Address: www.nam.org
Sponsor Contact: Colleen Vivori
Sponsor E-Mail: cvivori@nam.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 202.637.3114
More info: www.nam.org…

Aerodynamics For Engineers

Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Saturday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Aerodynamics For Engineers (AFE) short course provides a comprehensive training experience in fundamental aerodynamics applicable to flight ranging from subsonic to hypersonic speeds.

Subject matter ranges from low-speed, incompressible flows to high-speed flows where compressibility effects such as shock waves are important. Participants will learn how aerodynamic forces and moments are generated for any flight vehicle at any speed and any aerodynamic attitude. Course material explores the viscous boundary layer, turbulence, and flow separation and how these phenomena critically affect airfoil lift and drag characteristics.

Sponsor: Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) and White Eagle Aerospace
Sponsor Web Address: www.oai.org
Sponsor Contact: Rebecca Evans
Sponsor E-Mail: RebeccaEvans@oai.org
More info: www.whiteeagleaerospace.com…

Innovating with Plastics: Meeting Medical Device Manufacturing Demands

LaCentre Conference Facility
Westlake, Ohio
Monday, June 11 – Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Plastics in Medical Devices North America is the networking event for the medical device industry, connecting all parts of the supply chain. Get the tools you need to address the hot-button topics in the medical device manufacturing industry, including offshoring, value-driven engineering, regulatory issues, material and application advances, device design trends, and how the plastics industry is working to combat hospital-acquired infections.

Fee: $695 by May 21, $795 afterwards.

Sponsor: Plastics News
Sponsor Web Address: www.plasticsnews.com
Sponsor Contact: Charla DeVoe
Sponsor E-Mail: cdevoe@crain.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 330.865.6135
More info: www.plasticsnews.com…

From Good to Great - Startup Style

The Incubator at MAGNET
1768 E. 25th St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:30am – 1pm

"From Good to Great - Startup Style" will help you avoid the legal pitfalls in starting up a new company, and help you recognize early warning signs to avoid potential obstacles, moving your startup from good to great. Presentation by The Laurentum Group, a participant in The Beta Space.

Seats are limited for this presentation. Advance registration required.

Sponsor: The Incubator at MAGNET
Sponsor Web Address: www.manufacturingsuccess.org…
Sponsor Contact: Linda Barita
Sponsor E-Mail: linda.barita@magnetwork.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.391.7766
More info: myemail.constantcontact.com…

Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern Employer Workshop

MCPc Technology Products and Solutions
1801 Superior Avenue, Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 8:30am – 12pm

In partnership with MCPc Technology Products and Solution, the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education presents a total internship and co-op management seminar for business and nonprofit leaders, human resource managers, and internship/co-op coordinators.
SESSION TOPICS

Making the case for internships and co-ops
Defining goals and expected outcomes for an internship program
Determining work responsibilities and compensation for interns
Identifying, interviewing, and hiring interns
Orienting, training, and supervising interns
Evaluating interns and internship/co-op program performance
Understanding workplace expectations of Millennial Generation students

Sponsor: Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE)
Sponsor Web Address: www.noche.org
Sponsor Contact: Brenda Davis Smith
Sponsor E-Mail: bdavissmith@noche.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.420.9200
More info: www.noche.org…

Free Trade Agreements and NAFTA Workshop

Embassy Suites
5800 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Learn the rules and regulations of the new and most recent Free Trade Agreements from Korea, Colombia and Panama. Review rules of origin on NAFTA, as well as value content, and learn about current Customs issues. Examples and case studies will be used.

This dynamic one day program will be led by Jay Eizenstat and Adrienne Braumiller. Jay is a partner in the international trade practice of McDermott, Will, & Emery LLP based in Washington, DC.

Adrienne Braumiller is co-founder of Braumiller Schulz, a Customs and International Trade Law Firm with offices in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, California and an affiliate in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Adrienne is a leading authority in Customs compliance and FTA’s.

Fee: $175 until June 8; $195 after June 8. $Registration and cancellation deadline is June 15, 2012. NO REFUNDS after this date.

Sponsor: Ohio International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC)
Sponsor Web Address: www.neotec.org…
Sponsor Phone Number: 866.253.4358
More info: www.neotec.org…

Sustainable Value: What does it mean and why is it important?

Greater Cleveland Partnership
1240 Huron Road East
Cleveland, OH 44115
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 7:30 – 9am

Greater Cleveland Partnership Investors are invited to join the discussion on sustainability value and why it's important with Chuck Fowler, CEO of Fairmount Minerals, and the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

Fairmount Minerals is the third-largest producere of industrial sand in the U.S. The company has won numerous regional and national awards for its environmentally friendly policies following a "People, Planet, Prosperity" strategy.

Sponsor: Greater Cleveland Partnership
Sponsor Web Address: www.gcpartnership.com
Sponsor Contact: Valerie Robinson
Sponsor E-Mail: vdr14@case.edu
More info: www.gcpartnership.com…

Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair

Wolstein Center
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
Friday, June 29, 2012, 9am – 2pm

Join us June 29, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and eligible spouses at the Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University, 2000 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland OH. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

Employers Must register for FREE at hoh.greatjob.net

This Hero2Hired (H2H) sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Cleveland Partnership and MAGNET, the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Cleveland State University, AMVETS, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Ohio Committee of the Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), NBC News, and other local partners.

If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

Sponsor: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor Web Address: http…
Sponsor E-Mail: hiringourheroes@uschamber.com
More info: www.uschamber.com…

Optimal Design in Multidisciplinary Systems

Ohio Aerospace Institute
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH
Monday, July 9 – Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Key Topics

Multidisciplinary design-components, challenges, and opportunities
Optimization methods and sensitivity analysis
Decomposition in multidisciplinary design
Surrogate modeling in design
Soft computing methods in optimal design
Uncertainty in multidisciplinary design

Who Should Attend
Design engineers and technical managers involved with preliminary or detailed design of aerospace, mechanical, and other multidisciplinary engineering systems will find this material applicable in their work environment. Advanced research students and research scholars in academia and in research laboratories will also benefit from the topics covered in this course. They would use this material as an entry point into possible areas of further research.

Sponsor: Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Sponsor Web Address: www.oai.org
Sponsor Contact: Rebecca Evans
Sponsor E-Mail: RebeccaEvans@oai.org
More info: www.aiaa.org…

Making It Here: Localizing Your Supply Chain

Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Wednesday, July 11 – Thursday, July 12, 2012

Join manufacturers and policy leaders for a provocative conference on the importance of building a strong domestic manufacturing sector to support America’s energy industry.

Conference highlights include:

-- 15 breakout sessions led by industry experts
-- Exhibit floor featuring industry suppliers, vendors and consultants
-- Public Policy focused Plenary for immediate action implementation
-- Networking opportunities to further build your supply chain
-- Post-conference best practices support from GLWN and BGAF

To exhibit, register to attend, or sponsor, go to www.makingithere.org

Initiative funded by The Cleveland Foundation and the O'Neill Foundation. Media sponsors include Clear Channel, Cleveland Business magazine and Inside Business magazine.

Sponsor: MAGNET and WIRE-Net
Sponsor Web Address: www.makingithere.org
Sponsor Contact: Amy Laskowski
Sponsor E-Mail: alaskowski@meetings-incentives.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 262.835.6752
More info: www.makingithere.org

Systems Requirements Engineering

Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Monday, August 6 – Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Requirements analysis and specification development are the most important contribution at the onset of a program/project. It will set a corrective direction to guide the program/project, preventing the later-on redesign and rework. This course will help you familiarize with an effective method for defining a set of requirements of a system. The focus is on the initial problem space definition, defining user needs, concept of operations, systems, segment, subsystem requirements, and architecture. Gain an understanding of the following requirements engineering activities: elicitation of requirements, system requirements analysis, requirements integration, interface requirements and control, functional analysis and architecture, requirements management, and verification and validation of requirements. Learn about the principles and characteristics of organizing well-written requirements and specifications.

Sponsor: Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Sponsor Web Address: www.oai.org
Sponsor Contact: Rebecca Evans
Sponsor E-Mail: RebeccaEvans@oai.org
More info: www.aiaa.org…

Proposal Preparation for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy

Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
22800 Cedar Point Road
Brookpark, OH 44142
Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 8am – 2pm

In-person training at OAI, 22800 Cedar Point Road, Brookpark, OH 44142
August 7, 2012, 8am-2pm followed by 1-on-1 meetings

These sessions presented by BBCetc. will provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures so that you understand the elements of a competitive proposal.

Sponsor: Jump Start Entrepreneurial Network and Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
Sponsor Contact: Brent Hartman
Sponsor E-Mail: BrentHartman@oai.org

Preparing DOD Cost Proposals

Webinar
Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 2 – 3:30pm

Webinar, August 15, 2:00-3:30 (~60 minute presentation plus Q&A)
Cost: Free (registration required)

These sessions presented by BBCetc. will provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures so that you understand the elements of a competitive proposal.

Sponsor: Jump Start Entrepreneurial Network and Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
Sponsor Contact: Brent Hartman
Sponsor E-Mail: BrentHartman@oai.org

Preparing DOD Cost Proposals

Webinar
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 2 – 3:30pm

Webinar, August 22, 2:00-3:30 (~60 minute presentation plus Q&A)
Cost: Free (registration required)

These sessions presented by BBCetc. will provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures so that you understand the elements of a competitive proposal.

Sponsor: Jump Start Entrepreneurial Network and Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
Sponsor Contact: Brent Hartman
Sponsor E-Mail: BrentHartman@oai.org

GCP Chairman's Forum

Greater Cleveland Partnership
1240 Huron Road East
Cleveland, OH 44115
Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 7:30 – 9am

GCP;s annual members-only Chairman's Forum briefing with GCP Board Chair Chris Connor, chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company, and GCP President and CEO Joe Roman. Attendees will hear about GCP's efforts to improve the region’s economic vitality.

Learn more about the GCP’s current priorities.
Voice your opinion on these issues.
Connect and network with business leaders from other GCP Investor companies.
Find out how you and your company can get involved in programs and initiatives that support regional economic development.

Sponsor: Greater Cleveland Partnership
Sponsor Web Address: www.gcpartnership.com
Sponsor E-Mail: vip@gcpartnership.com
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.592.2370
More info: www.gcpartnership.com…

International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012

McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Monday, September 10 – Thursday, September 13, 2012

IMTS is the premier manufacturing technology show in the Americas. In 2010, IMTS brought together more than 82,000 visitors from 116 countries and more than 1,100 exhibitors from all over the world. We anticipate seeing more machines, an increased level of technology and increased attendance.

Sponsor: Association For Manufacturing Technology
Sponsor Web Address: www.amtonline.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 800.828.7469
More info: www.imts.com

Symposium on Flexible Liquid Crystal Devices

Kent State University
Kiva Auditorium
Kent, Ohio
Wednesday, September 26 – Thursday, September 27, 2012

This two-day conference focuses on the latest developments in flexible liquid crystal devices:

Displays
e-writers
Eyewear
Photovoltaics
Sensors
Biomedical Devices

This symposium highlights presentations from technology and business leaders in each field. It also includes a poster session reporting the latest research and developments from members of FlexMatters®: the Northeast Ohio collaborative fostering the growing regional cluster in flexible electronics.

Sponsor: Kent State University
Sponsor Web Address: www.kent.edu…
Sponsor Contact: John West
Sponsor E-Mail: jlwest@kent.edu
Sponsor Phone Number: 330.672.2581
More info: www.kent.edu…

AME International Excellence Inside Conference

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago, IL
Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19, 2012

Conference Vision for 2012

Our vision remains clear: Do what we do best - offer learning that provides the most reliable source available for Lean information, innovation, networking and thinking. Leadership is built by engaging people to take charge and make the changes needed to sustain their Excellence Inside. With tighter credit markets, environmental concerns and increased resource costs, we need to do things more effectively and efficiently. Making AME Chicago a stopping point on your journey in 2012 will help you find new ways to achieve a better bottom line.

Registration Fees

Register 1- 9 people (save 20%):

AME Member $2,160
Non-member $2,310

Team of 10 or 24 (save 25%):

AME Member $2,025
Non-member $2,175

25+ Team & International (save 30%):

AME Member $1,890
Non-member $2,040

Sponsor: Association for Manufacturing Excellence
Sponsor Web Address: www.ameconference.org
Sponsor Contact: Veronica Ceaser
Sponsor Phone Number: (224) 232-5980
More info: www.ameconference.org…

Proposal Preparation for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy

Location TBD
Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 8am – 2pm

In-person training, Location TBD, October 16, 8am-2pm followed by 1-on-1 meetings
Cost: $25

These sessions presented by BBCetc. will provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures so that you understand the elements of a competitive proposal.

Sponsor: Jump Start Entrepreneurial Network and Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
Sponsor Contact: Brent Hartman
Sponsor E-Mail: BrentHartman@oai.org

COSE 2012 Small Business Conference

I-X Center
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, October 17 – Thursday, October 18, 2012

More information will be available in May.

Sponsor: Greater Cleveland Partnership and COSE
Sponsor Web Address: www.cose.org
Sponsor Contact: Megan Tirabassi
Sponsor E-Mail: MTirabassi@cose.org
More info: www.cose.org

Medical Manufacturing Innovations

International Centre
Mississauga ON CAN
Wednesday, October 24 – Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Medical Manufacturing Innovations event on October 24, 2012 connects medical and dental device manufacturers with companies that supply the technology and equipment they need to improve quality, innovation and speed to market. In addition, special programming at the event brings knowledge based solutions to manufacturers as well as key industry connections at value-added, focused sessions.

Sponsor: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Sponsor Web Address: sme.org
Sponsor E-Mail: canadasales@sme.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (888) 322-7333
More info: sme.org…

2012 Medical Innovations Summit

InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center
Cleveland, OH
Monday, October 29 – Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Join more than 1,000 senior executives, investors, entrepreneurs and clinicians who will gather at Cleveland Clinic to discover the future of medicine.

Detailed insights into the newest innovations in the fast-growing Orthopaedics market
Candid exchanges with the investors and executives who are shaping the future of medical innovation
Discussions with world leaders responsible for the change in healthcare technology
First-hand analysis on the new directions for supporting innovation
Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2013
Interactive Surgical Procedures

Who Should Attend:
Join the industry's most distinguished leaders at the 10th Annual Medical Innovation Summit. Connect with a network of exceptional thinkers in a community built on innovation and underwrite the future of the medicine. Take advantage of our exciting lineup of speakers, panel discussions, interactive surgical procedures and clinical presentations to learn about the latest trends in medical innovation.

The Summit provides an unrivaled perspective on the newest medical technologies and the financial drivers behind those innovations. It is dedicated to providing singular insights, networking opportunities and actionable takeaway for all participants.

Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Sponsor Web Address: www.clevelandclinic.org
Sponsor Contact: medicalinnovationsummit@ccf.org
Sponsor E-Mail: medicalinnovationsummit@ccf.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.445.5004
More info: www.clevelandclinic.org…

Advanced Energy B2B Conference & Expo

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Tuesday, October 30 – Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Advanced Energy B2B Conference & Expo is the largest conference and exhibition focused on the companies, technologies and researchers driving progress in advanced energy in Ohio. This state-wide event is an ideal forum to share ideas for developing the next generation of energy technologies, as well as capitalizing on common synergies that could lead to future business opportunities.

The conference will feature best practices in advanced energy innovation, insight into emerging industry trends, informative sessions with industry leaders and a robust exhibition hall. More than 600 industry professionals are expected to attend the conference to exchange their best strategies and tools for accelerating the growth of Ohio’s advanced energy economy.

Sponsor: NorTech
Sponsor Web Address: www.nortech.org
Sponsor Contact: Beth Lawson
Sponsor E-Mail: blawson@nortech.org
Sponsor Phone Number: 216.363.6889
More info: www.advancedenergyexpo.com