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The May Report: 4/13/2012: "What may be done at any time will be done at no time" Scottish Proverb quotes -- so just events in the next 2 weeks in this report which gives me 1 hour to get the next one out; Happy 20th birthday Anna Bilinska -- who has typed thousands of your cards
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Louis Brandeis: "Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants."
frequently attributed to Edmund Burke: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." but the quote and its many variations have been the subject of dispute. See http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke for more.
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Andre' Gide (1869 - 1951) in his "Les Nourritures Terrestres. Envoi:":
"What another would have done as well as you, do not do it. What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; written as well, do not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself --- and thus make yourself indispensable."
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April 17 - Annual Fair/Pair for Entrepreneurs
Come join us for a mini trade show combined with a mini Taste of Chicago. Our annual Fair/Pair features businesses who support small to medium sized companies paired up with a local food and beverage vendor. Attendees will circulate throughout the various "pairings" to sample great food and drink plus have access to businesses who can support your business all in one night!
Plus you can qualify to win a Kindle!
Current Food/Beverage Vendors Attending:
Finch Beer
Foiled Cupcakes
Scott and Lisa's Gourmet Pretzels
Argo Tea
MJ Catering
Spark of the Heart
Current Business Vendors Attending:
US Voice & Data
IBM
Productive Scheduling Solutions
KnowledgeShift
Adalyze Technologis
Tandem HR
Racom Comomuniations
Venture SHOT/Funding Feeding Frenzy
Heartland Group
BTE Consulting
Open One Solutions
UBS Investments - Jeffery Tear
When: April 17th
Time: 5:30-8:00 pm
Where: IBM Innovation Center 71 S. Wacker 6th Fl
Fee: $10 for members $20 at the door
$35 for non-members $40 at the door
Click here to register
http://www.mitefchicago.org/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SELECTED EVENTS IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
-- Stella Fayman from Entrepreneurs Unpluggd.com: April 14 Legal summit event completely sold out
1. Friday, April 13: Energy Junction sponsored by the Chicago Booth Energy Club
2. Wednesday, April 18: BNC StartUp: Storymix Media (http://storymixmedia.com/) and Lygase (http://www.lygase.com/) with an interview with Matt Moog of 1871, Built in Chicago and Viewpoints
3. Wednesday, April 18: Corporate Success Series Features 6 Leaders on High Growth with Michael Annes, Senior VP - Business Development & Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Dan Moceri, CEO Convergint Technologies, Lawrence S. Sanderman, Director of Corporate Development Cabot Microelectronics, Kevin Willer, President & CEO Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center; Moderator, Fred Hoch, President, Illinois Technology Association
4. Thursday, April 19: Tech Cocktail
5. Thursday, April 26: The Chicago Clean Energy Alliance (CCEA) is proud to announce its first start-up competition!
6. Wednesday, May 2: 1871 Grand Opening Celebration
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Cyber Forensics & Security Conference & Expo
April 19 & 20, 2012
Illinois Institute of Technology - Wheaton, IL (Chicago Area)
Join us for this outstanding Cyber Security & Forensics multi-track, technical conference that attracts 200+ professionals, 50+ speakers, 20+ sponsors, for an intensive one- and a half-days. Sample presentations include:
Keynote - Dan Kaminsky - Securing The Future: Complexity and Simplicity
FBI and Cyber Crime - FBI Regional Computer Forensics Lab and Special Agent FBI Chicago Cyber Squad
Cyber Security: A New Frontier for Cross-Jurisdiction Alliances - Rafael Diaz - Illinois Terrorism Task Force: Chief Cyber Security Advisor, Central Management Services: Chief Information Security Officer
iOS Forensics with Open Source Tools - Katie Strzempka - Senior Forensic Engineer at viaForensics
An IT Professionals' Guide to Using Data Analytics to Prevent and Detect Fraud - Sandra J.H. Rolnicki - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Non-Traditional Intrusion Detection For Non-Traditional Intrusions - Tom Liston - Senior Analyst for InGuardians, Inc.
And, more!
Attend - $200 (Ron May reader rate - $100) Use discount code: MAY
Sponsor/exhibit ($500-1,500)
Participants have included Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, KPMG, Computer Associates, the FBI, Fermilab, Argonne National Lab, Chicago Police Department, CompTIA, Motorola, Sungard and many others.
For more information, please visit www.cpd.iit.edu/forensecure, or contact Scott Pfeiffer at pfeiffer@iit.edu or 630-682-6001.
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SELECTED EVENTS IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
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Stella Fayman from Entrepreneurs Unpluggd.com: April 14 Legal summit event completely sold out
Subject: Re: Stella, I have to leave for an event by noon. Sat, I have to leave by 12pm. Date: 4/13/2012 9:38:41 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: stella@entrepreneursunpluggd.com
To: RONALDMAY@aol.com
Unfortunately the event is completely sold out.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 13, 2012, at 8:23 AM, RONALDMAY@aol.com wrote:
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1. Friday, April 13: Energy Junction sponsored by the Chicago Booth Energy Club
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/alumni/events/showEvent.aspx?eventId=3460
Energy Junction
Chicago Booth Energy Club
April 13, 2012: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Energy Junction is an excellent learning and networking opportunity for students interested in the energy sector. In previous years, attendance has exceeded 100 attendees - we are expecting even more this year - with several dozen professionals working in many aspects of the energy sector, including oil and gas, electricity generation, renewables, management consulting, investment banking, and energy trading. The half-day event will include keynote speakers, experienced panelists, and the always important and popular two hour business and career networking session, where delicious food and beverages will be served. We are very excited to have the Energy Junction 2012 on a bigger scale this year and we hope that you will join us to increase your knowledge of the energy industry and meet some of the most experienced people in the industry!
Although our list of companies continues to grow, we have confirmed representation from the following companies: Exelon, Suzlon, ComEd, Chevron, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, CH2M Hill, FMC Technologies, GTI, G.E. Energy, Marathon Capital, BP, Exxon Mobil, SoCore Energy, Energy Results, Ernst & Young, McKinsey, Compushart, Sears Holdings, Deloitte, Slocum, Mesirow Fiancial, Canaan, and Acconia.
Learn more.
Where
Gleacher Center
6th floor
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL
Driving Directions:
From O'Hare Airport
Taxi
The taxi stand can be found just outside the baggage claim area. Cab fare will be approximately $35 and you should allow 1 to 1 ½ hours.
CTA Train (the "El")
The Blue line of the Chicago Transportation Authority train system, commonly known as the "El" or elevated train, runs from O'Hare to the Loop area downtown. Follow airport signs reading "Trains to City" to the boarding area. Buy a fare card from vending machines at boarding area. Disembark Clark and Lake stop. Exit station at street level and take a taxi to Gleacher Center, or walk east on Lake Street four blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn left and walk north the two blocks on the east side of Michigan. After crossing the bridge over the river, walk to the right through the plaza with the fountain between the Equitable Building and Tribune Tower. Gleacher Center is on the right at the end of the plaza, facing east toward NBC Tower.
From Midway Airport
Taxi
A taxi stand is located right outside the baggage claim area. Cab fare will be approximately $30 and you should allow 30 to 45 minutes.
CTA Train (the "El")
The Orange Line of the "El" or elevated train runs from Midway to the Loop area downtown. Follow airport signs reading "Trains to City" to the boarding area. Buy a fare card from vending machines at boarding area. Disembark at the State and Lake stop. Exit at street level and take a taxi, or walk two blocks east on Lake Street to Michigan Avenue. Turn left and walk north the two blocks on the east side of Michigan. After crossing the bridge over the river, walk to the right through the Chicago Tribune / Equitable Fountain Plaza. Gleacher Center is on the right at the end of the plaza, facing east toward NBC Tower. The train ride is about 30 minutes.
Cabs and Limousines from Gleacher Center
Cabs are available right outside of the Gleacher Center. The front desk can arrange limousine service for members and their guests upon request.
Public Transportation
CTA Buses
Take any of these bus routes running along Michigan Avenue: 11, 33, 125, 145, 146, 147, 151, 157.
Buses running between Union Station or Northwestern Station and Michigan Avenue are:
120, 121, 125, 151, 157.
Exit/enter the bus at the 400 block of Michigan Avenue near the Chicago Tribune Tower.
CTA Subway and Elevated Trains
Take Howard/Dan Ryan (Red Line) to State/Grand stop; walk east to Michigan Avenue, south to Illinois Street, then east one short block to Cityfront Plaza Drive
Take Ravenswood (Brown Line) or Evanston Express (Purple Line) to State and Lake stop; walk east to Michigan Avenue, north over bridge, and right along river or through plaza to Gleacher Center.
Cost
$15 for members
$30 for non-members (early registration)
$40 for non-members (late registration)
Program
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Panel sessions, networking, cocktails
Registration
Register Online
Deadline: 4/13/2012
Questions
Nitin Kumar, '13, Chicago Booth Energy Club President
540.922.2681
Event Details
Time Activity Description
1:00 - 2:30 PM Registration Desk Open
1:45 - 2:00 PM Energy Junction 2012 Opening Remarks
2:00 - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion
3:00 - 3:30 PM Keynote Speech
3:30 - 4:30 PM Panel Discussion
4:30 - 5:00 PM Closing Keynote
5:00 - 7:00 PM Networking Session (includes appetizers and beverages)
Rooms:
Various rooms on the 6th floor of the Gleacher Center
Registration for the event will be available.
Chicago Booth Energy Club's mission is to provide networking and professional development opportunities for Evening and Weekend MBA students interested in pursuing careers in the energy industry. The club serves as a platform for discussions on all major drivers of the energy industry such as technology, public policy and regulation, energy security, and the environment. To learn more about us, visit us at: http://student.chicagobooth.edu/group/cbec/energyjunction/index.htm
So far, we have representatives confirmed from the following companies:
CH2M Hill, Exxon Mobil, FMC Technologies, BP, Exelon, ComEd, Chevron, Caterpillar, SoCore Energy, McKinsey, Sears Holdings, Booz & Co, Deloitte, Suzlon, GE Energy, Marathon Capital, Ernst & Young, SBM Offshore, CompuSharp, UOP, Canaan, Slocum, Mesirow Financial, Wells Fargo, Energy Results, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Acconia Energy.
Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served during the event.
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http://student.chicagobooth.edu/group/cbec/energyjunction/agenda.htm
Agenda
Time
Event
Topic/Speaker
Location
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Registration Desk Open
Room #100
01:30 - 01:45 PM
Opening Remarks
Dean Sunil Kumar
Room #100
01:45 - 02:00 PM
Energy Entrepreneurship Remarks
Starr Marcello, Director of Operation, The Polsky Center of Entrepreneurship
Room #100
02:00 - 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Future of the Energy Industry
Room #100
03:00 - 03:30 PM
Keynote Speech
John Penton, Founder and CEO of Canaan Resources
Room #100
03:30 - 04:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Opportunities in the Energy Industry
Room #100
04:30 - 05:00 PM
Keynote Speech
Jack Lewnard, VP & CTO,
Gas Technology Institute
Room #100
05:00 - 07:00 PM
Networking Session
Room #650
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2. Wednesday, April 18: BNC StartUp: Storymix Media (http://storymixmedia.com/) and Lygase (http://www.lygase.com/) with an interview with Matt Moog of 1871, Built in Chicago and Viewpoints
Subject: Re: BNC StartUp
Date: 4/13/2012 8:28:05 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: davidcarman@sbcglobal.net
To: RONALDMAY@aol.com
Ron--
Here's the blurb for BNC StartUp next Wednesday, April 18:
BNC StartUp is a training ground for entrepreneurs to practice their pitch, receive high-level feedback, and make valuable business connections. Two startups pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, senior-level executives, and investors. Presentations are followed by an interview with one of Chicago's top entrepreneurs or investors.
If you are a startup and want to pitch, contact David Carman at: 312-943-6376 or dcarman@BNChicago.com
Presenters:
1. Can't afford to hire a professional videographer? Want to relive the most important events of your life through the eyes of family, friends, and/or colleagues? Storymix Media (http://storymixmedia.com/) has created a cloud-based platform with a simple interface and automatic editing that makes it easy for users to crowd-source content and share videos with their friends on Facebook. The company has attracted high-profile clients such as Eventbrite, Wedding Wire, and Sparefoot. Consumer adoption has increased five-fold from the prior year.
2. Lygase (http://www.lygase.com/) uses innovative RFID technology to monitor and collect key data on attendees at trade shows, conventions, business conferences, etc. and provide clients with enhanced business intelligence and a measurable rate of return. The company validated its technology at the prestigious RFID Journal Trade Show in 2010. Current clients include PSAV, Experient, IMEX, Heart Failure Society of America, and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Interview:
Matt Moog is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the City of Chicago. He is a driving force behind the largest startup incubator in Chicago (http://www.1871.com), the 5.7MM Firestarter Fund (http://firestarterfund.com/), and "Built in Chicago," the premier online site for Chicago entrepreneurs (www.builtinchicago.org). Matt is a serial entrepreneur and the founder/CEO of Viewpoints (http://www.viewpoints.com/) which has attracted more than 75 million shoppers to its consumer reviews and product-ranking website.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Perkins Coie, 131 S. Dearborn, Suite 1600
Admission price: $20 online, $30 at the door. (Price includes appetizers & drinks.)
Registration link: http://april2012bncstartup.eventbrite.com
(Online registration ends at noon on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Price does not include registration fee.)
Parking: http://spothero.com/perkins-coie/bnc-startup-04-18-2012
BNC StartUp is hosted by the law firm of Perkins Coie (www.perkinscoie.com). Perkins Coie represents great companies across a wide range of industries and stages of growth from startups to Fortune 100 corporations.
For more information about BNC, visit our website at: www.BNChicago.com
To learn about the BNC Venture Capital Group, go to: www.BNChicago.com/VC
To receive invitations to BNC events, send an e-mail to: BNC_Chicago-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
To join our LinkedIn Group, go to: www.BNChicago.com/BNC-group
Become one of our Fans at: www.Facebook.com/BusinessNetworkChicago
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3. Wednesday, April 18: Corporate Success Series Features 6 Leaders on High Growth with Michael Annes
Senior VP - Business Development & Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Dan Moceri, CEO Convergint Technologies, Lawrence S. Sanderman, Director of Corporate Development Cabot Microelectronics, Kevin Willer, President & CEO Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center; Moderator, Fred Hoch,
President, Illinois Technology Association
Corporate Success Series Features 6 Leaders on High Growth
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Register Today
Wednesday, April 18
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL
Chicago - A Global Center for Technology Excellence & Growth
Wednesday, April 18
Join us for Best in Class Development of
Chicago's 21st Century Tech Businesses.
This forum of success stories features
Convergint Technologies (2012 Emerging Growth Award winner). Walter W. Winkel, III, CFO, shares the gazelle-like growth story of this
11-year-old success.
Then we dive into how Chicago maintains and improves its leadership role in technology with:
Michael Annes
Senior VP - Business Development & Ventures
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Dan Moceri
CEO
Convergint Technologies
Lawrence S. Sanderman
Director of Corporate Development
Cabot Microelectronics
Kevin Willer
President & CEO
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Moderator
Fred Hoch
President
Illinois Technology Association
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Corporate Success Series: Convergint Technologies
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Standard Club
320 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago, IL
Chicago - A Global Center for Technology Excellence & Growth
Join us for this forum of success stories featuring:
2012 Emerging Growth Award winner Convergint Technologies.
Walter W. Winkel, III, CFO, shares the gazelle-like growth story of this 11-year-old success; and then join us to dive into how Chicago maintains and improves its leadership role in technology.
Michael Annes
Senior VP - Business Development & Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Dan Moceri
CEO, Convergint Technologies LLC
Lawrence S. Sanderman
Director of Corporate Development, Cabot Microelectronics
Kevin Willer
President & CEO Chicago Entrepreneurial Center
Moderator: Fred Hoch
President, Illinois Technology Association
Michael Annes is senior vice president, business development and ventures for Motorola Solutions. He is responsible for directing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and Motorola Solutions' global venture strategy. He led the process to separate Motorola into two independent publicly-traded companies.
Michael joined Motorola in 2003. Prior to his current position, he was lead counsel for the Integrated Supply Chain organization and oversaw the Environment, Health & Safety organization. He also served as vice president, law, for Motorola's former Integrated Electronics Systems Sector.
He has more than 15 years of experience from outside of Motorola in leading merger and acquisition transactions from both a business and legal perspective. Prior to joining Motorola, Michael was vice president, general counsel and secretary of Pliant Corporation. Before joining Pliant, he spent nine years in the law department and business development group at the Quaker Oats Company, including four years as vice president of business development. He also spent four years at the international law firm of Mayer, Brown & Platt, focusing on corporate transactions.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from the University of Chicago.
Fred Hoch is the President of the Illinois Technology Association - a next generation trade association with over 700 member companies with a focus on being a strategic development arm for its members and an economic development platform for the community. Under leadership from Fred, ITA is relentless in championing the growth of technology and its applications, from start-up companies to industry leaders, leveraging the transformative nature of technology to revolutionize industries. Fostering deep peer-to-peer collaboration, one-on-one mentoring with leaders from the technology industry, ITA uniquely integrates powerful and experienced resources to accelerate the growth of the technology industry in Illinois.
A recognized thought leader on the business models of the software industry, Fred jumps in the fray with companies each and every day to figure out their needs and provide insight, connections and promotion. If he's not doing that he's talking or writing about the incredible technology industry in Illinois that makes the "technologies that make businesses run." He also an active angel investor and when not with his family finds time to work with new companies, either as an advisor, or every once in a blue moon start something new.
Mr. Hoch is also co-founder in TechNexus, the co-working clubhouse and venture collaborative for the Illinois technology industry that is used by thousands of entrepreneurs and stakeholders each month.
Fred has had an eclectic background. Fred has worked and founded a number of technology start-ups. He also led the Software Division at the national Software & Information Industry Association. With a keen interest in international affairs, Fred worked for a time at the U.S. Department of State and has visited over 50 countries for work and pleasure.
Dan Moceri is the CEO and Co-Founder of Convergint Technologies LLC. He has 25 plus years in the security, life safety, and building management systems industry. He is currently chairman & chief executive officer for Convergint Technologies, a North American systems integrator. Convergint Technologies provides service and solutions for electronic security systems, fire alarm systems, Healthcare Technologies and HVAC control systems. Prior to co-founding Convergint Technologies, he was the president of Siemens Building Technologies Security Division for North America. During the span of his career, Dan has held positions in marketing, engineering, and executive management focused on integrated building management systems throughout the United States and Canada. Dan graduated with an engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and has a Masters in Management from Northwestern University.
Larry Sanderman is the Director Corporate Development at Cabot Microelectronics.
Mr. Sanderman joined Cabot Microelectronics in 2005 and has helped to design and execute the Company's M&A and new business development strategies. Cabot Microelectronics is the world's leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries and a growing CMP pads supplier to the semiconductor industry. Cabot Microelectronics' products are used to level, smooth and remove excess material from the multiple layers deposited upon silicon wafers in the production of semiconductor devices.
Prior to joining Cabot Microelectronics, Mr. Sanderman worked at GE Capital, HSBC and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Sanderman earned a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois (CPA inactive) and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Kevin Willer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center. The CEC works with high-potential entrepreneurs to build the next generation of high growth companies in the Chicago area. He works across the entrepreneurial eco-system with startups, investors, government, and industry organizations to accelerate the pace of innovation and rate of success for local entrepreneurs. The CEC will also be managing, operating and programming 1871, a new startup co-working center for 400 entrepreneurs located at The Merchandise Mart.
Previously, Kevin co-founded the Google Chicago office in late 2000. In his over 10 years with Google, Kevin helped grow this office to more than 400 professionals. He led the Telecom Industry practice where his teams managed the Google marketing partnerships with several of the largest telecommunications corporations including AT&T, Sprint, and Motorola. In his additional Head of Office role, Kevin led the civic development efforts for Google's Chicago office. Before Google, Kevin held business development positions at CMGI, an early internet incubator, and USRobotics, the pioneer in modem technology.
Wally Winkel has 30 years of business experience. 20 plus years are in the electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and building management systems industry, and 10 years in the pharmaceutical, household goods and sporting goods industries. He is currently Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and on the Board for Convergint Technologies.
Prior to joining Convergint Technologies, he was the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, General Counsel and Treasurer of Siemens Building Technologies. During the span of his career, Wally has held positions in tax, insurance, internal audit with some major corporations as Wilson Sporting Goods, Maytag, G.D. Searle and spend 2 years in public accounting with BDO Seidman, LLP. Wally holds a bachelor's of science degree in accounting from Michigan State University, a JD from the DePaul College of Law, and an LLM in Taxation from Chicago Kent College of Law in Chicago, IL.
Active in professional and civil organizations, Wally is a member of the American and Chicago Bar Associations, Financial Executive Institute, a practicing member of the Illinois Bar, and is a licensed CPA.
About Convergint Technologies:
Convergint Technologies is a service-based North American integrator of Electronic Security, Fire Alarm & Life Safety, Healthcare Technologies, Communications and Building Automation. We provide professional services that seamlessly combine both our systems and enterprise integration skills to integrate disparant facility systems to meet customer's evolving business requirements.
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4. Thursday, April 19: Tech Cocktail
Subject: Re: When is Tech Cocktail?
Date: 4/12/2012 8:24:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: julian@chicagomicro.com
Reply To:
To: RONALDMAY@aol.com
Hey bud - see below - its the 19th
http://techcocktail.com/event/tech-cocktails-chicago-mixer-2012-sponsored-by-chicago-micro#.T4d9zO3-D8s
From: RONALDMAY <ronaldmay@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:08:08 -0400
To: Pretto <julian@chicagomicro.com>
Cc: RONALDMAY <ronaldmay@aol.com>
Subject: When is Tech Cocktail?
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It's 2012 and time for another Tech Cocktail Chicago gathering of the minds! Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, investors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs as we showcase local technology companies and take a closer look at their latest achievements.
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â– Startups demoing in a casual expo style.
â– Tech enthusiasts enjoying conversation and rallying on startups.
â– Libations served.
Startups: Apply now for a free demo spot
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5. Thursday, April 26: The Chicago Clean Energy Alliance (CCEA) is proud to announce its first start-up competition!
Subject: CCEA Panel & Judge Announcement, Start-up Competition: Tickets Selling Fast!
Date: 4/12/2012 11:49:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Bryan@TheCCEA.org
To: ronaldmay@aol.com
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The Chicago Clean Energy Alliance (CCEA) is proud to announce its first start-up competition!
Get a glimpse of the future of the clean energy landscape. Twelve companies will pitch to a panel of angel investors, venture capitalists, and energy experts. Hear their business plans, listen to where they see opportunity, and learn about where investors are placing their bets.
Register today to see the competition
http://april262012gcca.eventbrite.com/
Competition Details
Date: Thursday, April 26, from 4 - 8 p.m.
Location: Law firm of Perkins Coie, 131 S. Dearborn, Suite 1600 in the Chicago Loop.
Judges:
Richard Donofrio--Serial entrepreneur with one company listed on NASDAQ. His current company is Save Wave Energy (www.savewaveenergy.com).
Michael Gruber--Venture capitalist and founder of Cornerstone Angels (www.cornerstoneangels.com), Managing Director of Scius Capital, and Managing Partner of Venture Lab.
Jeff Hardin--Serial entrepreneur with 7 startups. Principal at Chestnut Creek Partners (www.chestnutcreekpartners.com) which invests between 25 and 250MM in large-scale projects with a special focus on clean tech.
Marc Klein--VP of Business Development & Accessibility at Clean Energy Fuels (www.cleanenergyfuels.com) which is the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in the U.S. They fuel over 25,000 vehicles daily at more than 270 fueling stations. Co-founder of The Vehicle Production Group. Selected by the White House as a "Champion of Change."
John Krzywicki--Associate with North Venture Partners (www.truenorthvp.com) which launched a 300 MM clean tech fund in July 2011.
Adam Lerner--VP at McNally Capital (www.mcnallycapital.com) which is an offshoot of Rand McNally. They partnered with Black Coral Capital to form The Cleantech Syndicate which has invested over 1.2 billion and plans to invest an additional 1.4 billion in clean and renewable energy companies.
Mil Ovan--Serial entrepreneur and former SVP of Firefly Energy and former CEO of NextGen Solar. Klaus Voss--Twenty years as an energy consultant and serial entrepreneur. His current startup is BioWish Technologies (www.biowishtechnologies.com/us) and he's about to launch a water company in India.
Steve Weiland--Former VP of clean tech investment banking at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Former VP at Greentech Investment Banking. A judge at both business plan competitions hosted by the Clean Energy Trust.
Presenters: There is still room to be a presenter! See below for details.
ATFI (atfinet.com/contact.htm)--Applied Thin Films has created a dielectric coating for CIGS solar cells. Their coating is superior, more cost-effective, and scalable compared to the product marketed by the main competitor in the space, Beneq.
Clean Water Forever--The company produces a new kind of bacteria that removes the sludge and impurities from water.
Greencyclewind (www.greencyclewind.com)--The company has invented a new kind of horizontal wind turbine that increases air flow and decreases the demands on the fan's motor. The game-changing technology utilizes both natural wind and waste wind energy from mechanical/HVAC equipment. The wind turbine has commercial, retail and industrial applications.
H.E. System Technologies (www.hesystemtechnologies.com/servlet/StoreFront)--The company produces a state-of-the-art natural gas compressor that is more durable and efficient than the biggest competitors in the space.
Lanza Tech (www.lanzatech.co.nz)--The company has developed a gas fermentation process that produces ethanol and high-value chemicals from renewable sources that feed on industrial flue gases and waste. Their technology captures carbon monoxide gas and uses it as a resource which improves energy efficiency and profitability and reduces the carbon footprint.
Lightweight Structures (www.lwstructures.com)--The company has developed a lightweight composite framing system utilizing light gauge steel, insulation decking, and concrete. The system is cost-effective, easily installed, and eco-friendly.
Resolute Marine Energy (www.resolutemarine.com)--The company is developing technologies that produce clean energy from ocean waves.
Xolve (www.xolve.com)--Their game-changing technology enables simple, effective, room temperature processing of graphene and other nanoparticle composites, solutions, and coatings.
Companies Registered to Attend:
Merrill Lynch
Goldman Sachs
INVENERGY
E.On
Many more!
This competition is a multi-step process. The winners are nominated by the CCEA to enter the 2012 Later Stage Awards competition, hosted by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA). It is during the Later Stage Awards Competition where winners are recognized as the most innovative and fastest-growing green technology companies in the world. Companies are judged by a panel of over 30 venture capitalists who collectively manage $3.5 billion in the clean tech space.
The GCCA (www.globalcleantech.org) selects 30 finalists from the cluster nominations to compete in one of 10 clean tech categories: Agriculture, Advanced Materials, Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Solar, Transportation, Wind, Waste, and Water). Each category winner is awarded the official title: "Best in Class--GCCA Later Stage Award 2012", and introduced to a leading, hand-selected investment community across the globe. To find out more about the international judges, go to: www.globalcleantech.org/awards/judges. Winners are announced at the gala event in Savannah, Georgia on November 13, 2012 (http://savannahcleanenergy.com).
Prospective Applicants-How to Apply for the Competition
To be selected to compete internationally, you must be nominated by a cluster to qualify for the GCCA competition. We are one of 38 global clusters that provides innovative clean tech companies with the rare opportunity to gain international visibility and access to professional investors.
There is no application or processing fee this year. Although we are partial to clean tech companies based in Chicago and the Midwest, prospective applicants are not limited by geography and may apply from anywhere on the planet. E-mail a short executive summary (2 - 3 pages) or PowerPoint deck (10 - 12 slides) to David Carman at: David@theCCEA.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 20, at 5 p.m. The contest focuses on later-stage companies but startups are welcome to apply.
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The Chicago Clean Energy Alliance (CCEA) is proud to announce its first start-up competition!
Get a glimpse of the future of the clean energy landscape. Twelve companies will pitch to a panel of angel investors, venture capitalists, and energy experts. Hear their business plans, listen to where they see opportunity, and learn about where investors are placing their bets.
Register today to see the competition
Competition Details
Date: Thursday, April 26, from 4 - 8 p.m.
Location: Law firm of Perkins Coie, 131 S. Dearborn, Suite 1600 in the Chicago Loop.
Judges:
•Richard Donofrio--Serial entrepreneur with one company listed on NASDAQ. His current company is Save Wave Energy (www.savewaveenergy.com).
•Michael Gruber--Venture capitalist and founder of Cornerstone Angels (www.cornerstoneangels.com), Managing Director of Scius Capital, and Managing Partner of Venture Lab.
•Jeff Hardin--Serial entrepreneur with 7 startups. Principal at Chestnut Creek Partners (www.chestnutcreekpartners.com) which invests between 25 and 250MM in large-scale projects with a special focus on clean tech.
•Marc Klein--VP of Business Development & Accessibility at Clean Energy Fuels (www.cleanenergyfuels.com) which is the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in the U.S. They fuel over 25,000 vehicles daily at more than 270 fueling stations. Co-founder of The Vehicle Production Group. Selected by the White House as a "Champion of Change."
•John Krzywicki--Associate with North Venture Partners (www.truenorthvp.com) which launched a 300 MM clean tech fund in July 2011.
•Adam Lerner--VP at McNally Capital (www.mcnallycapital.com) which is an offshoot of Rand McNally. They partnered with Black Coral Capital to form The Cleantech Syndicate which has invested over 1.2 billion and plans to invest an additional 1.4 billion in clean and renewable energy companies.
•Mil Ovan--Serial entrepreneur and former SVP of Firefly Energy and former CEO of NextGen Solar. Klaus Voss--Twenty years as an energy consultant and serial entrepreneur. His current startup is BioWish Technologies (www.biowishtechnologies.com/us) and he's about to launch a water company in India.
•Steve Weiland--Former VP of clean tech investment banking at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Former VP at Greentech Investment Banking. A judge at both business plan competitions hosted by the Clean Energy Trust.
Presenters: There is still room to be a presenter! See below for details.
•ATFI (atfinet.com/contact.htm)--Applied Thin Films has created a dielectric coating for CIGS solar cells. Their coating is superior, more cost-effective, and scalable compared to the product marketed by the main competitor in the space, Beneq.
•Clean Water Forever (www.cleanwaterforever.com)--cleans wastewater and remediates oil and chemical pollution by supersaturating oxygen. They offer a product that dissolves 800 parts per million of oxygen into wastewater. This enables natural bacteria to continue processing waste by providing needed oxygen.The company produces a new kind of bacteria that removes the sludge and impurities from water.
•Greencyclewind (www.greencyclewind.com)--The company has invented a new kind of horizontal wind turbine that increases air flow and decreases the demands on the fan's motor. The game-changing technology utilizes both natural wind and waste wind energy from mechanical/HVAC equipment. The wind turbine has commercial, retail and industrial applications.
•H.E. System Technologies (www.hesystemtechnologies.com/servlet/StoreFront)--The company produces a state-of-the-art natural gas compressor that is more durable and efficient than the biggest competitors in the space.
•Lanza Tech (www.lanzatech.co.nz)--The company has developed a gas fermentation process that produces ethanol and high-value chemicals from renewable sources that feed on industrial flue gases and waste. Their technology captures carbon monoxide gas and uses it as a resource which improves energy efficiency and profitability and reduces the carbon footprint.
•Lightweight Structures (www.lwstructures.com)--The company has developed a lightweight composite framing system utilizing light gauge steel, insulation decking, and concrete. The system is cost-effective, easily installed, and eco-friendly.
•Resolute Marine Energy (www.resolutemarine.com)--The company is developing technologies that produce clean energy from ocean waves.
•Xolve (www.xolve.com)--Their game-changing technology enables simple, effective, room temperature processing of graphene and other nanoparticle composites, solutions, and coatings.
Competition Explained:
This competition is a multi-step process. The winners are nominated by the CCEA to enter the 2012 Later Stage Awards competition, hosted by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA). It is during the Later Stage Awards Competition where winners are recognized as the most innovative and fastest-growing green technology companies in the world. Companies are judged by a panel of over 30 venture capitalists who collectively manage $3.5 billion in the clean tech space.
The GCCA (www.globalcleantech.org) selects 30 finalists from the cluster nominations to compete in one of 10 clean tech categories: Agriculture, Advanced Materials, Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Solar, Transportation, Wind, Waste, and Water). Each category winner is awarded the official title: "Best in Class--GCCA Later Stage Award 2012", and introduced to a leading, hand-selected investment community across the globe. To find out more about the international judges, go to: www.globalcleantech.org/awards/judges. Winners are announced at the gala event in Savannah, Georgia on November 13, 2012 (http://savannahcleanenergy.com).
Prospective Applicants-How to Apply for the Competition
To be selected to compete internationally, you must be nominated by a cluster to qualify for the GCCA competition. We are one of 38 global clusters that provides innovative clean tech companies with the rare opportunity to gain international visibility and access to professional investors.
There is no application or processing fee this year. Although we are partial to clean tech companies based in Chicago and the Midwest, prospective applicants are not limited by geography and may apply from anywhere on the planet. E-mail a short executive summary (2 - 3 pages) or PowerPoint deck (10 - 12 slides) to David Carman at: David@theCCEA.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 20, at 5 p.m. The contest focuses on later-stage companies but startups are welcome to apply.
Companies Registered to Attend:
•Merrill Lynch
•Goldman Sachs
•INVENERGY
•E.On
•Many more!
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