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"francine hardaway, phd" <francine@...> wrote:

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From: "francine hardaway, phd" <francine@...>
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:52:35 -0000
Subject: [stealthmode] Davos -- or Kansas City?

This is quite a week for travel. The world's economic leaders are at Davos, the cinemaphiles are in Park City, the golfers are in Phoenix, and I am in Kansas City. You may think I'm lost, or at least misplaced, but I'm where I belong -- in discussions of entrepreneurship. The world's leaders may be talking about what drives the global economy, but so am I. a long wait, the Kauffman Foundation has released the materials for its program fostering technology entrepreneurship, Fasttrac Tech Venture. True to form, Stealthmode started offering this program while it was still in pilot phase, with photocopied materials and rudimentary preparation. Now I am with a group of other technology supporters in a group to share best practices and get trained on how best to deliver these materials and get the most value out of the national efforts of the Kauffman Foundation. I can't wait to go home and share what I've learned with the beta testers in our pilot program. The Foundation has totally re-focused on high growth businesses, and is trying to foster them at every level. For kids, they have developed (with Disney) a game called Hot Shot Business (www.hotshotbusiness.com) that is aimed at introducing young teens to the joys of the business world. If you can read, you can play this on line, starting a pet spa or a landscaping business. For those of us who lack an inner child to play the game with, Kauffman has launched a new site called EVenturing, collecting resources for entrepreneurs. And then there's the Angel Capital Education Foundation (www.angelcapitaleducation.org) to educate potential angel investors. But the jewel in the crown is really Fasttrac Tech Venture, the program that prepares would-be technology entrepreneurs for the realities of business. For two days, we've been sitting around discussing how best to deliver to engineers and life science researchers the realities of starting a company: the chance that you might part company with your co-founder buddies; the day you wake up and find out your independent contractor owns your company's intellectual property; the ramifications of taking outside money from people whose motives you don't understand. The coolest thing about the new materials is probably the toolkits - everything from dilution calculators to 6-year financial projections, employment agreements, and free access to competitive data and market research. These documents have been prepared by experts and placed online where participants in the programs can see and use them during the course of the program. Now that this program is generally available, the real test will come: to what extent can the process for starting and growing tech ventures be standardized? If Kauffman's programs take the mystery out of running a business, will they free innovators to concentrate on their creations or solutions? Will the Foundation's program for tech companies be as successful as its previous two programs in helping businesses grow? On a grander scale, can this program foster American competitiveness, providing a support system for tech entrepreneurs that replaces the government support of countries like India and China? Will it raise the success rate of tech companies? Not without the full spectrum of other initiatives -- especially those aimed at instilling the spirit of entrepreneurship in youth and the ones aimed at capital formation. The Foundation has figured out that all these pieces work together, creating an environment that both prepares us for the future and takes our country back to its roots. Face facts: when the first colonists came to America, there were no jobs waiting for them. What powered our economy yesterday will have to power it again tomorrow.

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#428 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Wed Jan 4, 2006 7:22 pm
Subject: Beyster Institute January 2006 Ezine tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Happy new year 2006! Best wishes in your business ventures this year.

Here is the Beyster Institute's January 2006 Ezine for your review.

The Beyster Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the use of entrepreneurship and employee ownership to build stronger, higher performing enterprises.

Entrepreneurship

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Beyster Institute <beysterinstitute@...> wrote:

From: "Beyster Institute" <beysterinstitute@...>
To: "Mark Bruemmer" <tegmarkb@...>
Subject: January 2006 Ezine
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:06:44 -0800

January 2005

SEC No-Action Letter Authorizes Private Company to Facilitate Internal Stock Market
By David Binns, Beyster Institute Staff

An SEC no-action letter to TEOCO Corporation of Fairfax, Virginia may be relevant to other private companies interested in implementing "internal markets" to allow employees to buy and sell their company stock.

New Year's Resolutions for the Health of Your Employee-Owned Company
By Susan Whitney, Beyster Institute Staff

It's the time of year to think about your company's health. Consider recent regulations and the effectiveness of your employee ownership program.

Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
Ray Smilor, Beyster Institute Executive Director

Consider ten resolutions for the new year that will keep your employees motivated, make your company better and make you a more effective and happy entrepreneur.

MEET U.S. Alumni Conference Review Part II: Participants Unite for Entrepreneurship Advocacy
By Vinh Nguyen, Beyster Institute Staff

Over 100 graduates of the Middle East Entrepreneur Training in the U.S. (MEET U.S.) program convened in Bahrain in November. They identified government and bureaucratic issues as their biggest barriers to entrepreneurship and took the first steps toward forming a network through which they could share experiences and advocate change.

Click here to view the Beyster Institute eZine online

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#427 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Mon Jan 2, 2006 9:50 pm
Subject: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati 01/03/06 in Cincinnati, OH markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the The Inventor's Council of Cincinnati monthly meeting 01/03/06 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please forward this email to others whom you think may be interested.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to this event.

Innovation

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Subject: Monthly Meeting, Tuesday 1/3/06
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 16:09:44 -0500 (EST)

InventorNews
December 2005

Hello!

New product ideas are what keep our industry going � so be sure not to miss our first meeting of 2006, featuring Marco Marsan of Marco Polo Explorers! Read more below ...

in this issue

Monthly Meeting: Thinking in a Whole New Box

Dinner Before the Meeting

For Members Only

Monthly Meeting: Thinking in a Whole New Box

Join us Tuesday, January 3 from 7�8:45 pm at the downtown Public Library for our monthly meeting.

Author, idea engineer, corporate anarchist and founder of Marco Polo Explorers � Marco Marsan was named one of America's top Out- of-the-Box thinkers by the Mazda Corporation.

Employing his out-of-the-box approach, Marco and his Explorers have helped create a long list of remarkably successful new products for some of the biggest and smartest companies in the world.

Marsan's marketing prowess comes from his revolutionary Stack the Deck to Create Ideas that Ship process. At the heart of the process, the Big Idea! Session, Marco and his Explorers focus and lead a company's best minds stoked with strategic stimulation and hard-knuckled marketing intelligence in the most invigorating environment possible. In more than 500 high-intensity Big Idea! Sessions, Marsan has honed his radical ideation techniques to give his clients an unbeatable edge.

Not content to keep his success to himself, Marco has spoken to tens of thousands of people on the power of innovation and creativity in his speeches-"Think Naked" and "Stack the Deck to Create Ideas that Ship." In his first book, Who Are You When Nobody's Looking? Marco talked about strategic life adventure. His second book, Think Naked addressed the topic of childlike brilliance in the rough adult world. He is currently working on his third book, a novel set in the future and the past.

Now he's joining the Inventor's Council to share his thoughts & stories of how he has learned to think in a whole new box � and show us how we can do the same.

For background on Marco Polo Explorers ...

Dinner Before the Meeting

As always, we will meet for dinner prior to the meeting at Hamburger Mary's, 911 Vine Street, at 5:30 pm.

If you would like to join us, YOU WILL NEED A RESERVATION! Last month, we had twice as many people come as we had reserved. That was great, we were thrilled to have such a crowd, but we did not have enough seats.

Please help us avoid this by rsvping to inventorscouncil@... no later than Monday, January 2.

Looking forward to seeing you there & starting off 2006 on a creative foot!

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Women who have invented a product � a national television show is looking for you! If you're a member and would like information, e-mail inventorscouncil@.... You will receive the information later this week.

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#424 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Tue Dec 6, 2005 7:10 pm
Subject: Innovation and Product Launch Workshop 12/09/05 8AM-4:30PM in Erlanger, KY markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the Innovation and Product Launch Workshop 12/09/05 8:00 am to 4:30 pm led by Sandy Ping, CEO and Co-Founder of VentureForward, LLC at the Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Metropolitan Education and Training Services (METS) Center for Corporate Learning.

Here is a map with a link to driving directions to:

3861 Olympic Blvd.

Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

Please visit the NKU METS web site for event details and to RSVP to this event:

http://www.usemets.com/page.asp?branch=classes&page=detail&id=98

Please forward this email to others whom you think may be interested.

Innovation and Product Development

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Please add your references to an appropriate category in the TEG Bookmarks Database to related resources you think TEG members should be aware of.

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Hello Mark,

How's life at NetMotifs these days? I do hope that all has been well with you. I just wanted to send you a quick note inviting you to attend an innovation seminar that VentureForward is presenting Friday, Dec the 9^th. It�s being held at the NKU METS Center For Corporate Learning which is located about two miles east of the Greater Cincinnati International Airport in Erlanger. If you�ve never been to the METS Center, it's a spectacular new 44,000 sq ft training facility devoted to improving organizational performance.

The workshop session will be a hands-on working session of VentureForward's Mind2Market process for driving new product innovation, how to effectively apply knowledge management within teams to align and facilitate effective team collaboration and how knowledge engineering can be applied to model success within your organization. It should make for a very interesting and interactive session. Given your interest in modeling success within project teams, I thought you might find that particularly interesting.

Please forward this invitation to anyone else in your network that may also have an interest.

Regards,

Tom Hortel

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#423 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Tue Dec 6, 2005 5:24 pm
Subject: GCVA & SoundingBoard 12/07/05 12PM-1:30PM in Cincinnati, OH markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is news and your invitation to attend the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association (GCVA) and SoundingBoard session Wednesday 12/07/05 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Queen City Club.

Please forward this email to others whom you think may be interested.

Please visit the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce web site for event details and to RSVP to this event:

Business Plan Venues

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The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association <jwolfe@...> wrote:

From: "The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association" <jwolfe@...>
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Subject: GCVA & SoundingBoard - Wed 12/7/05
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2005 03:59:57 -0600

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Jim Cunningham, Executive Director of
The Circuit/C-Cap

Calling Angels and Entrepreneurs

If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or businessperson with a desire to mentor others, C-Cap and Queen City Angels need you!

C-Cap, a division of The Circuit, is Cincinnati's angel capital hub. Directed by Jim Cunningham, it manages the angel investment process for Queen City Angels (QCA). QCA is a group of 21 affluent individuals who provide capital and mentoring to companies with high growth potential. It is the "farm team" to the venture capital industry.

"C-Cap and QCA have created a successful process for entrepreneurs to apply for angel capital," explains Jim. "We also provide counseling to help get entrepreneurs on the right track, before they apply to QCA."

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A Business Plan Session with Start-Up Companies

Please join us Wednesday, December 7 for a special presentation in conjunction with SoundingBoard. The session will be moderated by Tom Churchwell, managing partner of ARCH Development Partners LLC. ARCH is a very early stage venture partnership specializing in the creation and funding of high-tech companies in the Midwest.

SoundingBoard is a program for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive coaching from investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and business advisors to assist in the preparation of business and strategic plans.

The meeting provides real-time feedback on investment worthiness of technology start-up business plans and informal networking between entrepreneurs, investors, and others interested in furthering entrepreneurship in the Midwest.

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A panel of angel investors, led by The Circuit's Jim Cunningham, shared all you ever need to know about the world of angel investing. Two panelists - Tony Shipley of Queen City Angels and Charles Walsh of the Dayton E-Fund- started out as entrepreneurs and moved to the investing side; the third, Mark Butterworth of Ohio Tech Angels, began as an investor and is now trying his hand at entrepreneurship.

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The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association is a forum for bringing together all parties who share a vested interest in building a strong regional entrepreneurial community. Our activities provide opportunities for members to promote new ventures, participate in ongoing education, network among interested parties on a regular basis, and provide a dedicated medium for communicating issues about entrepreneurship.

The GCVA was organized in 1986 by a group of business leaders to bring together individuals from the public, private, academic, and government sectors interested in developing and expanding new companies.

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GCVA members receive many benefits, including access to executive summaries of new ventures, presentations by entrepreneurial companies, the E-Startup Conference, a listing in the GCVA Directory, and access to venture resources across the country.

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#422 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:40 pm
Subject: Cincinnati Creates Companies, Inventor's Council, PDMA 12/06/05 in Cincinnati, OH markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here are several events including:

Cincinnati Creates Companies program information session
The Inventor's Council of Cincinnati monthly meeting
Tri-State Product Development and Management Association monthly meeting

in Cincinnati, OH this Tuesday December 6, 2005 which you or others may be interested in attending. Please forward this email to others whom you think may be interested.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to these events.

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Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

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Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...> wrote:

From: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...>
To: markbruemmer@...
Subject: Breaking Into the Sales & Marketing Arena - Tuesday, 12/6
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:14:54 -0500 (EST)

InventorNews
November 2005

Hello!

Need help getting your product to market? LFS may be the solution! Be sure to join us at our December 6 meeting to find out. And if you'd like to join us for dinner before, remember to rsvp to inventorscouncil@....

in this issue

Monthly Meeting: Direct Marketing & Fulfillment

Does This Sound Familiar?

Jump Start Your Business!

Cincinnati Invents!

Network Before the Meeting

Information Available

Does This Sound Familiar?

Jump Start Your Business!

Planning to start your own business around your invention?

Want to get it jump started in the right direction, with all the right contacts?

Then �Cincinnati Creates Companies� is for you!

"Cincinnati Creates Companies" provides participants with an educational program coupled with hands-on guidance in the development of an investment worthy business plan, connection to expert and financial resources and access to a very robust network. The program provides exposure to successful entrepreneurs, investors and other business development experts and the opportunity to work with a carefully selected mentor. Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible to present their final business plans at a special business plan competition for potential funding awards.

This program is being offered by the University of Cincinnati, in conjunction with its partners BIO/START, Hamilton County Business Center, C-Cap, Cincinnati Business Incubator and CincyTechUSA. The program is the result of a grant from the National Sciences Foundation�s Partnerships for Innovation.

If you would like to know more about the Cincinnati Creates Companies opportunity, please attend a short information session on December 6 from 3:30 - 4:30 at UC's University Hall Room 504 (on the corner of Vine Street and Goodman Avenue). If you cannot make it to the information session, click on the link below for the application or contact Dr. Dorothy Air at AIRDH@....

Access Program Application

Cincinnati Invents!

Ready to get your product on the shelves?

Council Members with sale-ready products are invited to submit to "Cincinnati Invents!" This unique program will allow you to sell your product in local stores.

If you would like to be considered, please contact Katherine Durack at ktdurack@....

In order to participate in "Cincinnati Invents!" you must submit your product through Katherine.

Network Before the Meeting

Join us for dinner before the meeting at Hamburger Mary's, 909 Vine Street, across from the Library. We meet at 5:30. To RSVP, e-mail inventorscouncil@.... Hope to see you there!

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Information Available

The following information is available for Members of the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati: product hunts and invention reality shows; win free office space for a year; looking for unique pet products; patent infringement firm working on contingency; opportunity to win a free invention book.

Please contact inventorscouncil@... if you are a Member and would like to receive this information. Thank you!

Monthly Meeting: Direct Marketing & Fulfillment

Join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday December 6, 2005. Frank Grande, president & CEO and Werner Hildebrand, vice president of marketing from Literature Fulfillment Services, will join us to describe how their fulfillment, direct mail, direct marketing and data processing services can support entrepreneurs in getting their products to market efficiently.

LFS has helped sole proprietors and inventors bring their products to market by providing support and infrastructure not usually available to a small company. They can help in managing and fulfilling orders; developing and fulfulling direct contact campaigns; and providing tools and strategies to meet your marketing and sales objectives.

Frank is a co-founder of LFS and has served as president since February 2002. He has a background in finance and quality control. In his 3 years with the company, Werner has helped evolve the client service department. His background is in marketing, advertising and graphic design.

As always, the meeting will be held at the downtown Public Library, 9th & Vine Streets, 3rd Floor, from 7-8:45 pm. We will have dinner at Hamburger Mary's beforehand (RSVP to inventorscouncil@...) and also adjourn to Mary's after the meeting for continued networking & discussion.

Hope to see you there!
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Finding Your Innovation Sweet Spot

We've had a great repsonse to our next Cincinnati PDMA meeting at 3:00 PM on December 6 Equistar Chemical.

On that date Drew Boyd, Director of Marketing Mastery at Cincinnati's Ethicon Endosurgery will deliver his talk "Innovation on Command". This was the top rated talk at the PDMA National Conference!

Seats going fast -- but some space is still available. Register before Friday December 2 for the discount.

More info below.

Wishing you great innovation!

Joe Kormos, Chapter President

Innovation on Command

Drew Boyd

Director, Marketing Mastery, Ethicon Endosurgery

Event Location

Equistar Chemical
11530 Northlake Dr (off Kemper Rd.)
Symmes Twp

December 6, 2005

Registration at 2:30, Program 3:00 PM

Interactive Session Explores Innovation Methods used at Ethicon Endosurgery

At our December 6 Innovation Forum Drew Boyd will help us (yes, that means you!) apply the unique methods underlying the approach known as Systematic Inventive Thinking (yep, it's related to the "TRIZ" approach) to some actual product innovation problems. We may even pick your company's innovation opportunity for the group to tackle.

Some of the topics Drew will cover are:

Why innovation is soooooo challenging
Templates of innovation
Systematic Inventive Thinking -- SIT
Linking innovation to planning
Innovation trigger questions for leaders

So if you want more information .. cli ck here.

If we've sold you already -- and you don't want to risk missing this great session click here to register and reserve your seat..

If you are charged with improving the innovation process and results within your organization -- this session is for you!

As usual this event comes to you for the ridiculously low cost of $35 for PDMA members and $45 for non- members. If you register before December 2 - - you save $10

Holiday Gathering

If you're attending the chapter event on Decmber 6, or even if you're not, join us afterward across the street from Equistar at the Silver Spring House. 8322 E.Kemper Road for our annual informal Holiday Social.

Beverages and appetizers are on us!

PDMA Survey

Non-Members are focus

PDMA National will be e-mailing many of you a survey designed to better understand the perceptions of non-members toward PDMA, the value of PDMA offerings and benefits and improvements that could be made to PDMA.

The survey will take about 10 - 15 minutes to complete.

R&D Magazine Technologies Survey

How many can you understand... or spell

Often in surveys the questions are more valuable than the results. R&D magazine has sent out it's "Hot Technologies Survey" which lists over 60 R&D technologies that may dominate the R&D landscape in 2006. I'm not sure who is qualified to take such a survey but the list is sure impressive.

The list begins with Anti-bioterrorism devices, Artificial Implants, Automated Surgical Procedures, Automation / Robotics, Battery / Chemical Energy, Bioinformatics, Bluetooth Technologies, Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), Catalysts / Enzymes, Cell Biology, Chromatography -- and at that point stuff gets really complicated.

Test your knowledge of Technologies by clicking the link below

R&D survey

Upcoming Local NPD and Innovation Events

Local NPD & Innovation Events

Certification Review Session

Jan 25-26

Myths of Innovation Webinar

Jan 12

Chapter sponsor PhotizoGroup will host an NPD Certification review and preparation session on January 25 and 26 in Lexington. For more info click here.

Chapter sponsors ITE and Product-Masters will collaborate to present a free webinar on Thursday January 12. Entitled the "Myths of Innovation" the session will explore the six key misconceptions of innovation that hinder the effectiveness of internal innovation improvement initiatives. The session is specifically designed for product professionals who are assigned to drive an innovation improvement effort at their company. For more info click here.

Other information on events can be found in the left column of our chapter home page at www.tristatepdm a.org

Quote of the Day

Sound familiar? The endless dance of change.

"It seemed that each time we would become proficient at a given task there would be a change made for no apparent reason. It sometimes appeared that changes were made simply because sufficient time had elapsed since the last change. And then our efforts would begin again from the beginning."

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The Tri- State Chapter of the Product Development Management Association (PDMA) is a community of product development professionals which blends cross disciplinary perspectives representing marketing, product management, R&D, consultants and academia from the Greater Cincinnati and Tri- State area

Our Innovation Forums, which are open to any interested party, explore the principles, processes and practices of effective product innovation.
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#421 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:30 am
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to answer a casting call for the new American Inventor television series airing in 2006.

See below for dates, times, locations and how to RSVP to this event.

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Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

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Begin forwarded message:

> From: MCanino@...
> Date: November 9, 2005 3:58:05 PM EST
> Subject: Casting Call for American Inventor
>
>
> YPCincy Network:
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> I'm passing on a unique opportunity to be part of a new reality TV
> show, American Inventor, that will feature America's latest and
> greatest inventions. If you're an entrepreneur who'd like to get some
> national exposure for your latest project or idea- not to mention some
> cash- you'll want to check out the details below. Feel free to pass
> this on to anyone who might be interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Melinda
>
> Melinda Canino
> Manager, Economic Development, Business & Workforce Information
> Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
> 300 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street
> Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
> Phone: 513-579-3113
> Fax: 513-579-3101
>
> Check out YPCincy.com- a regional network of young professional
> organizations.
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded by Melinda Canino/GCCC on 11/09/2005 03:49 PM -----
>
>
> bianca@...
>
> 11/08/2005 03:20 PM
>
> To
> mcanino@...
>
> cc
>
> Subject
> American Inventor
>
> Category:
>
> Dear Melinda,
>
> Thank you so much for getting back to me, and for taking the time
> to look over this information for the American Inventor casting call.
> The show, is produced by Simon Cowell from American Idol, but he
> won�t be a judge on the show. Our panel of judges hail from around the
> country, and are very prestigious individuals with their own inventive
> success stories.
>
> Though the casting call is open to ALL AGES, I�m specifically
> inclined to extend this innovative and creative opportunity to
> entrepreneur and professional groups. Some other organizations have
> assisted us by spreading the opportunity through their newsletters, or
> e-mailing our blurb to members/ linking us on their website. All
> groups and organizations are different, so any suggestions or aid that
> you could offer to help us reach your members would be highly
> appreciated.
>
> There will be seven casting calls across the nation, between
> Nov. 14th and Dec. 14th. I am attaching the press release about the
> show, the e-mail blurb, and the full page FLYER which is what we have
> out to the public, and posted around.
>
> If you have any further questions or need more information,
> please don�t hesitate to call or contact me.
> I can be reached at (310) 806-4863 or bianca@....
> Please also see our website at www.AmericanInventor.tv
>
> Thanking you in kind,
>
> Bianca Duplessis
>
> ...........................
> Bianca Duplessis
> Casting Producer
> American Inventor
> 11500 W. Olympic Blvd. #570
> Los Angeles, CA 90064
> Tel: (310) 806-4863
> Fax:(310) 914-9601

Suzanne LaChapelle Design
P.O. Box 498968
Cincinnati OH 45249

513.884.2568 M
513.677.9376 O

sue@...
http://www.lachapelle.com

AI_ABC_Flyer.doc

AMERICAN INVENTOR

NEW ABC TV SHOW

SIMON COWELL and FremantleMedia, the producers of AMERICAN IDOL, are looking for America�s next great invention!

American Inventor is a new ABC TV reality show and the winning inventor will receive

a million dollar prize.

$1,000,000

If you have a sketch, a prototype or even just an idea for a RETAIL PRODUCT, come pitch it at our open calls in the following cities:

Los Angeles, November 14

San Francisco, November 17

Denver, December 1

Chicago, December 4

New York, December 7

Washington, DC, December 11

Atlanta, December 14

All ages are welcome!

Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For more information including applications, eligibility requirements and locations, go to:

www.AmericanInventor.tv

Or Call 1-877-255-8009

press_release_final_1_.doc

SIMON COWELL WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU�VE GOT A BRIGHT IDEA WORTH ONE MILLION BUCKS

From flying cars to time machines, America�s favorite critic wants your invention for his new show. Auditions across America start Nov. 14.

Inventors, tinkerers and entrepreneurs of America�

Have you come up with the greatest new product since the Post-It�? How about a floss-dispensing pen, or bubble gum with flavor that lasts forever? Well, Simon Cowell (American Idol) wants your brainchild for his new show, AMERICAN INVENTOR.

Brought to you by the producers of �American Idol� and Simon Cowell�s Syco Television, this new network primetime reality series set to air on ABC will undertake the biggest search ever for America�s best new invention. Open to people of all ages including kids! Casting calls begin November 14th all across America (cities and dates listed below).

Says show creator/executive producer Cowell: �America has always been the mother of invention, from the airplane, rockets, plastic and the internet to flip-flops and soda. This is the ultimate American dream. We want this show to make someone a multi-millionaire.�

With one million dollars at stake, AMERICAN INVENTOR will celebrate the best in homespun American ingenuity. From mothers with a notion for a better baby stroller to experienced engineers with several patented inventions, AMERICAN INVENTOR is open to anyone with a great idea. No invention is too big or small!

Prospective contestants can enter with a sketch, a prototype or even just a concept. The competition is open both to individuals and teams. The invention must be something that can be mass produced and sold to consumers in a retail outlet. Expert judges will narrow down the initial entries to a group of finalists, who will each be given $50,000 dollars to develop their product, refine it, and take it to the next level. But in the end, it will be up to America to call in and vote on which invention is worthy of the one million dollar prize.

-more-

AMERICAN INVENTOR � page 2

For more information such as applications, eligibility requirements and addresses for the eight casting calls, please go to www.AmericanInventor.tv or call 877/255-8009. This competition is subject to applicable rules, which are subject to modification at any time in the producer�s discretion.

For interested inventors, here is the current schedule for casting calls in the eight selected cities:

Los Angeles, November 14

San Francisco, November 17

Denver, December 1

Chicago, December 4

New York, December 7

Washington, DC, December 11

Atlanta, December 14

AMERICAN INVENTOR will be produced by Simon Cowell�s Syco Television LLC and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. The Executive Producers are Simon Cowell, Liz Bronstein, Siobhan Greene, Nigel Hall and Cecile Frot-Coutaz.

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#420 From: Mark Bruemmer <netmotifsinc@...>
Date: Tue Nov 8, 2005 7:09 pm
Subject: Top US Small and Diversity Owned Businesses in 2005 netmotifsinc@...
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Please visit http://www.diversitybusiness.info/gotomain.asp for listings of the top US Small and Diversity Owned businesses compiled by DiversityBusiness for 2005.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

Mark Bruemmer, CEO

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Odetta Rogers <newsletter@...> wrote:

From: Odetta Rogers <newsletter@...>
To: netmotifsinc@...
Subject: Nations' Top Small Businesses Announced
Date: 08 Nov 2005 02:03:59 -0500

Press Release

Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States Announced

SOUTHPORT, CT, November 1, 2005 /DiversityBusiness / DiversityBusiness, the nations' leading multicultural business internet site, today announced the Div500, the 6th annual listing of the nations' top 500 diversity-owned businesses. Ranging in revenue size from $20 million to over $2 billion, the companies listed on the Div500 represent the nations' top multicultural earners and challenge the long-held notion that diversity-owned businesses are small or insignificant.

At the top of 2005's Div500 are Software House International, Inc., headquartered in Somerset, NJ, with $2.5 billion in 2004 revenues, Burt Automotive, based in Centennial, CO, with 1.8 billion in 2004 revenues, World Wide Technology, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, with $1.4 billion in 2004 revenues and Omega World Travel, based in Fairfax, VA, with $1.2 billion in 2004 revenues. These four businesses are Asian Pacific American-, Hispanic-, African American-, and Woman-owned respectively. The top companies will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness's 6th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, taking place March 29 - March 31, 2006 at the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness. " It is no longer "just the right thing" to do business with diversity suppliers. Because of recent economic and demographic trends and changes, major corporations are realizing that having a diverse supplier base positively impacts their business revenue from this sector of buyers".

The Div500

The Div500 is a classification that represents the top 500 diversity-owned (women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native American and other minority groups) businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services. Major corporations, government agencies and college/universities throughout the country that do business with multicultural and women-owned businesses use the list The Div500 is produced annually by DiversityBusiness, the nation's leading multicultural B2B Internet portal that links large organizational buyers to multicultural product and service businesses.

"The Div500 companies are the heroes of diversity-owned business in America ," said Kenton Clarke. These are the people that have conquered the hurdles and made the sacrifices, building and strengthening their communities, providing jobs and helping to keep the fabric of the U.S. economy together."

For the complete list of winning companies, please visit:
DiversityBusiness.

About DiversityBusiness Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness with over 30,000 members is the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness performs research on diversity businesses for such leading publications as Forbes, Fortune magazine and numerous other media outlets. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. DiversityBusiness facilitates contacts and communication, streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information. DiversityBusiness is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. of Southport, CT. CCAii was founded in 1980;

Press Contact:
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Director of Communications
DiversityBusiness

Source: DiversityBusiness

The following lists are also produced by DiversityBusiness:

Diversity
Top Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S. by state
Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Small Business
Top Small Businesses in the U.S. by state
Top 500 Small Businesses in the U.S.
Women
Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top Women Businesses in the U.S. by state
Veteran
Top 100 Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Ethnicity
Top 100 Native American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 100 African American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 100 Hispanic American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 100 Asian American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 100 Subcontinent-Asian American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
Top 100 Asian Pacific American Owned Businesses in the U.S

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#419 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Thu Nov 3, 2005 5:15 am
Subject: Cincinnati Creates Companies 2006 Program Invitation tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend either of two information sessions regarding the Cincinnati Creates Companies entrepreneurial development program, now inviting entrepreneurs to participate in its third year beginning in 2006.

See below for dates, times and how to RSVP to this event.

Incubator and/or Accelerators

Here are links to the "Incubator and/or Accelerator" index in the TEG Bookmarks Database. Please add your references to the Incubator and/or Accelerator category in the TEG Bookmarks Database to related resources you think TEG members should be aware of.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

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Carol Frankenstein <cfrankenstein@...> wrote:

Subject: Cincinnati Creates Companies Invitation
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 12:50:00 -0500
From: "Carol Frankenstein" <cfrankenstein@...>

To All Community and University Entrepreneurs

Cincinnati Creates Companies Solicits Applications for its Highly Successful Entrepreneur Training Program

If you have an interest in turning a novel technology into a new business, please join us at one of our General Information Sessions to learn more about this exciting program. Please forward this information to others who may be interested.

November 9, 2005

12:00 PM (light lunch provided)

University of Cincinnati

University Hall Room 454

(Building is located on Goodman Avenue between Eden and Vine)

OR

November 16, 2005

5:30 PM (refreshments provided)

Hamilton County Business Center

1776 Mentor Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45212

To attend one of the sessions, please RSVP to: Dr. Dorothy H. Air/Barbara Leitow at

513-558-6054 or barbara.leitow@...

�Cincinnati Creates Companies� offers a comprehensive approach to assisting entrepreneurs in the development and/or growth of nascent businesses. It provides participants with an educational program coupled with hands-on guidance in the development of an investment worthy business plan, connection to expert and financial resources and access to a very robust network. The program provides exposure to successful entrepreneurs, investors and other business development experts and the opportunity to work with a carefully selected mentor. Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible to present their final business plans at a special business plan competition for potential funding awards.

This program is being offered by the University of Cincinnati, in conjunction with its partners BIO/START, Hamilton County Business Center, C-Cap, Cincinnati Business Incubator and CincyTechUSA. The program is the result of a grant from the National Sciences Foundation�s Partnerships for Innovation.

If you would like to know more about the Cincinnati Creates Companies opportunity, please join us at on November 9^th or November 16^th. Arrangements can also be made for a special program presentation to your business development group by contacting Dr. Dorothy Air. The program application can be accessed at http://www.cincinnaticreatescompanies.org.

Carol J. Frankenstein

President

BIO/START

Cincinnati's Biomedical Start-Up Center

3130 Highland Ave. Third Floor

Cincinnati, OH 45219-2374

(513) 475-6610 phone

(513) 221-1980 fax

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Here is a link to a map to the event location at the Cincinnati Public Library Main Branch 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

#418 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 5:45 pm
Subject: Legal Strategies to Start & Grow Your Business 11/01/05 7-8:45PM Cincinnati, OH markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday November 1, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm at the Cincinnati Public Library Main Branch.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to this event.

Innovation

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

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Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...> wrote:

From: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...>
To: markbruemmer@...
Subject: Legal Strategies to Start & Grow Your Business - Tuesday, 11/1
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:02:14 -0500 (EST)

InventorNews
October 2005

Hello!

Getting your business started, whether you plan to make your product yourself or find a licensing partner, can be confusing & time-consuming. Come learn the keys to setting yourself up for success from the start at our November 1 meeting!

in this issue

Monthly Meeting: Legal Strategies to Start & Grow Your Business

Renewals Extended Through Nov. 2

Eureka!

Network Before the Meeting

Information Available

Renewals Extended Through Nov. 2

Starting this year, new members joining the Council will pay a $10 administrative fee for their first year, making their first year cost $60 versus $50 for renewing members.

Because this is the first year of the new fee, we are extending the renewal deadline from October 15 to November 2.

If you were a member this past year and have not yet renewed your membership, you have a few more days to renew at the $50 rate. After November 2, you will have to join as a new member at the $60 rate for this year.

So be sure to take advantage of this special offer and renew your membership today! We are adding new benefits this year, including: a package of information on all aspects of the invention process, with a flow chart, patenting info, and a 10-page listing of helpful references and links; the chance to have your business plan developed & written by Xavier MBA students; and a discount on an in-depth evaluation of your product.

Renew for $50 by November 2!

Eureka!

One of our Members recently took advantage of InventorService's generous discount on product evaluations.

The result? He's seeing dollar signs!

The evaluation, which was extensive, showed the product has big potential � possibly $10 million potential!

For just $100, this Member was able to have experts evaluate his product and give him solid input. Before YOU spend potentially thousands on developing and patenting your product, invest this small amount to be sure your product is worth pursuing. Just visit www.inventorservices.com to submit your product. Note you are a member of the Council and they will confirm your discount.

Order Your Product Evaluation Here

Network Before the Meeting

Join us for dinner before the meeting at Hamburger Mary's, 909 Vine Street, across from the Library. We meet at 5:30. To RSVP, e-mail inventorscouncil@.... Hope to see you there!

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Information Available

The following information is available for Members of the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati: product hunts - with large cash prizes! media opportunities on television and in magazines; company seeking new products; chance to get your product featured by national organization.

Please contact inventorscouncil@... if you are a Member and would like to receive this information. Thank you!

Monthly Meeting: Legal Strategies to Start & Grow Your Business

Join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday November 1, 2005. Jennifer Wolfe, founder and managing partner of The Wolfe Practice, a local law firm, will present "Legal Strategies to Start & Grow Your Business." She will focus on how to structure your business, how to build partnership arrangements, franchising, licensing and a practical approach to intellectual property.

No matter what your business goals, the legal aspects of set-up and management are key to helping you succeed and protecting yourself and your property. Jennifer's presentation will provide the basic information you need to ensure you are getting the most from your business structure and relationships.

The Wolfe Practice is Ohio's largest woman owned law firm. Jennifer focuses on business and corporate law including franchising, licensing and intellectual property. One of the Business Courier and Inspire Magazine's 2004 picks for Cincinnati's Top 40 Under 40 and one of Cincinnati's top 10 women lawyers, according to Women's Business Cincinnati, Jennifer is very active in the local community. She is chair of a signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross and was recently named President-Elect of the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association. She was also recently inducted as a Fellow into the Cincinnati Bar Association Academy of Leadership for Lawyers.

As always, the meeting will be held at the downtown Public Library, 9th & Vine Streets, 3rd Floor, from 7-8:45 pm. We will have dinner at Hamburger Mary's beforehand (RSVP to inventorscouncil@...) and also adjourn to Mary's after the meeting for continued networking & discussion.

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Date: Sun Oct 23, 2005 9:02 pm
Subject: Reminder - See-IT at Contemporary Arts Center 10/26... theentrepreneurialgroup@yahoogroups.com
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

See-IT at Contemporary Arts Center 10/26/05 5-8PM Cincinnati, OH

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Date: October 26, 2005
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Registration:
RSVP at http://www.e3companies.com/SeeIT/register.asp
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Please join The Entrepreneurial Group
at See-IT 2005 Event at Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati
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Agenda:
See-IT 2005 Presented by Centennial, Inc., is the
tri-state�s fourth annual information technology (IT)
networking event.

It is a free gathering that will unite hundreds of technology
professionals, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Discussions:
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Moderator:
Mark Bruemmer, CEO
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E-mail: tegmarkb@...
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Location:
Contemporary Arts Center
44 East Sixth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
http://www.contemporaryartscenter.org
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Price: FREE
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More Information:
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#416 From: theentrepreneurialgroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:03 pm
Subject: Reminder - See-IT at Contemporary Arts Center 10/26... theentrepreneurialgroup@yahoogroups.com
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

See-IT at Contemporary Arts Center 10/26/05 5-8PM Cincinnati, OH

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Date: October 26, 2005
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Registration:
RSVP at http://www.e3companies.com/SeeIT/register.asp
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please join The Entrepreneurial Group
at See-IT 2005 Event at Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Agenda:
See-IT 2005 Presented by Centennial, Inc., is the
tri-state�s fourth annual information technology (IT)
networking event.

It is a free gathering that will unite hundreds of technology
professionals, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Discussions:
http://teg.blogspot.com/#TEGForum102605Discussion
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Moderator:
Mark Bruemmer, CEO
NetMotifs, Inc.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NetMotifs/links
E-mail: tegmarkb@...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Location:
Contemporary Arts Center
44 East Sixth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
http://www.contemporaryartscenter.org
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Price: FREE
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
More Information:
http://teg.blogspot.com/#TEGForum102605
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#415 From: "Tina" <tmboursiquot@...>
Date: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:27 am
Subject: Women of Vision Networking forum and Group Coaching - A few slots left tmboursiquot
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Ladies, are you thinking about or in the process of working on
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Do you want to set goals and actually accomplish them?



The Women of Vision (http://www.icanenjoylife.com/wov.html)
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Are you ready to make your dream or vision your reality? Would you
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learn to master skill sets that will have you in profit mode before
the end of the session?  Join this Group Coaching and Networking
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#414 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Wed Sep 28, 2005 1:25 pm
Subject: Forum 09/28/05 7-9:30PM Cincinnati, OH tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

The Entrepreneurial Group (TEG) meets today 09/28/05 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on its regular schedule.

Please reply to this email if you are planning to attend.

Best Regards,

Mark Bruemmer, CEO

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Moderator of The Entrepreneurial Group

Date: September 28, 2005
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Registration:
Please sign in at the meeting today.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Entrepreneurial Group
Business Roundtable Discussion
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Agenda:
7:00 - 7:30pm Introductions

7:30 - 8:15pm Roundtable Discussions

8:15 - 8:30pm Break

8:30 - 9:30pm Roundtable Discussions
http://teg.blogspot.com/#RoundTable

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Discussions:
http://teg.blogspot.com/#TEGForum092805Discussion

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Moderator:
Mark Bruemmer, CEO
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E-mail: tegmarkb@...

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Location:
Hyde Park Community United
Methodist Church
1345 Grace Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Second Floor Theater
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Price: FREE
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Here is a link to a map to the event location at the Queen City Club 331 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

#413 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:37 pm
Subject: GCVA & SoundingBoard 09/21/05 11:30AM-1:30PM Cincinnati, OH markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the SoundingBoard Forum scheduled for Wednesday September 21, 2005 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Queen City Club.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to this event.

Business Plan Venue

Here are links to the "Business Plan Venue" index in the TEG Bookmarks Database. Please add your references to the Business Plan Venue category in the TEG Bookmarks Database to related resources you think TEG members should be aware of.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

Mark Bruemmer, CEO

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Moderator of The Entrepreneurial Group

Please join us for SoundingBoard:

Wednesday September 21, 2005 from 11:30 am � 1:30 pm at the Queen City Club 331 E. Fourth St. in downtown Cincinnati.

Please register using the link below or call 513-579-3111. Members $25.00, Guests with Members $30.00, Non-Members $35.00.

http://216.68.103.129/programs/events/event_detail.asp?MEETING=G0509GCVA&is_full=False

Confirmed business plan presentations by:

1. Scifeye LLC is a fabless semiconductor company that has designed an innovative and proprietary imaging sensor that enables digital communication via light waves. Our vision is to enable optically-based digital communications in everyday devices through the licensing of our technology to the manufacturers of CMOS imaging sensors, cameras and imaging equipment.

2. NeoSynergy LLC provides next-generation Web-based business management software to automotive manufacturers and their dealerships, enabling them to better manage the vehicle purchase, service and customer ownership experience, enhance customer satisfaction and retain customers.

3. KineticDigital Holdings LLC wholly owns Somatic Digital, LLC, which conducts research, development of technologies (incubator) to bridge the digital divide and TouchSmart Publishing, LLC which is the first publishing company to use the touch user interface (TUI) technology developed by Somatic Digital.

Please mark your calendars for SoundingBoard on December 7, 2005 and April 19, 2006 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Queen City Club.

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Subject: GCVA & SoundingBoard - Wed 9/21
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:01:40 -0500

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2005 Inventor's Fair Offers Glimpse of Future

Pictured above: Larry Anderson explains his new continuously variable transmission, which will reduce fuel consumption up to 40%

The 2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair was a huge success! Over 120 people visited the Montgomery Inn Conference Center to see the unique products shown by regional inventors and enjoy delicious Montgomery Inn food. Mark Crane of Louisville's Enterprise Corp. was the Master of Ceremonies for eleven inventors presenting their products to the audience. These products represented a variety of industries, from high-tech to consumer products, with each offering a different type of opportunity for investors.

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A Business Plan Session with Start-Up Companies

Please join us Wednesday, September 21 for a special presentation in conjunction with SoundingBoard. The session will be moderated by Tom Churchwell, managing partner of ARCH Development Partners LLC. ARCH is a very early stage venture partnership specializing in the creation and funding of high-tech companies in the Midwest.

For investors to find success, it is important that the quality of investment opportunity stays high. SoundingBoard helps ensure local deals meet investment standards by coaching entrepreneurs through the business planning process. Your help is needed to support this important effort - you'll also have the chance to screen some of the most promising new ventures in the area.

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2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair

Exhibitors Add Flair

Pictured: Rob Pipes has "Leonardo" show how anyone can draw like a pro with his new Insight product

In addition to the eleven presenters at the 2005 Inventor's Fair, eleven additional inventions were featured as exhibitors. These products represented a wide variety of industries, from medical to holiday, from aerospace to gardening. Inventors were seeking exposure and support in various ways as they work to get their products to market.

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Inventor's Council of Cincinnati Holds Seminar

Invention Intervention

On Tuesday, September 13, the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati will present a special program, "Invention Intervention" with Jack Carik of Inventor Services.

Jack will share his 40 years' experience, addressing topics such as: What makes a great consumer product? Why do some products sell and others don't? Do I really need a patent? How do I get my product to market without spending a fortune? Plus an extensive Q&A.

This program is a must for anyone already in or thinking about getting into the new product development business.

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The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association is a forum for bringing together all parties who share a vested interest in building a strong regional entrepreneurial community. Our activities provide opportunities for members to promote new ventures, participate in ongoing education, network among interested parties on a regular basis, and provide a dedicated medium for communicating issues about entrepreneurship.

The GCVA was organized in 1986 by a group of business leaders to bring together individuals from the public, private, academic, and government sectors interested in developing and expanding new companies.

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GCVA members receive many benefits, including access to executive summaries of new ventures, presentations by entrepreneurial companies, the E-Startup Conference, a listing in the GCVA Directory, and access to venture resources across the country.

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Subject: Reminder - Forum 7:00PM-9:30PM Cincinnati, OH theentrepreneurialgroup@yahoogroups.com
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#410 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:51 pm
Subject: Small Business Drives The U.S. Economy tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

The economic condition of small businesses in the United States, each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories is illustrated in Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, published in 2005. Each state profile contains sections on the following topics: the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment. The Small Business Profile provides information on the performance of small businesses using the most current federal data available.

Government Resources

Here are links to the "Government" index in the TEG Bookmarks Database. Please add your references to the Government category in the TEG Bookmarks Database to related resources you think TEG members should be aware of.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

Mark Bruemmer, CEO

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Office of Advocacy Press Release <advocacy@...> wrote:

Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 14:33:29 -0400
From: Office of Advocacy Press Release <advocacy@...>
Subject: Small Business Drives The U.S. Economy
To: ADVOCACYPRESS@...

For Release: August 4, 2005
Contact: John McDowell, (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@...
SBA Number: 05-37-US ADVO

Small Business Drives The U.S. Economy

Provides Jobs For Over Half Of The Nation�s Private Workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Small business drives the U.S. economy by providing jobs
for over half of the private workforce. Moreover, the latest figures show
that small business with fewer than 20 employees increased employment by
853,074 during 2001-2002.

These and other statistics outlining small business� contribution to the
economy are contained in the Small Business Profiles for the States and
Territories, 2005 Edition (http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/profiles/)
issued today by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA).

�Small business drives the American economy,� said Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief
Economist for the Office of Advocacy. �Main Street provides the jobs and
spurs our economic growth. American entrepreneurs are creative and
productive, and these numbers prove it.�

Small businesses are job creators. Office of Advocacy funded data and
research shows that small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all firms,
they create more than half of the private non-farm gross domestic product,
and they create 60 to 80 percent of the net new jobs.

In 2004, there were an estimated 23,974,500 businesses in the U.S. Of the
5,683,700 firms with employees, 5,666,600 were small firms (fewer than 500
employees). The latest data also show that in 2002 women owned 6,492,795
firms; Blacks owned 1,197,988 firms; Hispanics owned 1,574,159 firms;
Asians owned 1,105,329 firms; and American Indians and Alaskan Natives
owned 206,125 firms.

In 2004, there was strong growth of 7.3 percent in proprietor�s income - a
partial measure of small business income. Business bankruptcies decreased
by 2.1 percent and self-employment increased by 2.2 percent. This and
other data for each state and territory are available in individual
economic profiles on the Office of Advocacy website at
www.sba.gov/advo/research/profiles.

The Office of Advocacy, the �small business watchdog� of the government,
examines the role and status of small business in the economy and
independently represents the views of small business to federal agencies,
Congress, and the President. It is the source for small business
statistics presented in user-friendly formats and it funds research into
small business issues.

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The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is
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presidentially appointed Chief Counsel for Advocacy advances the views,
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Subject: Leading ASP in China is looking for a senior excutive leezh
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#408 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Thu Aug 4, 2005 12:56 pm
Subject: COSE EventNews Cleveland, OH tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here are events sponsored by the Cleveland, Ohio Chamber of Commerce Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE). For those outside the Cleveland area, please note the Intellectual Property webcast August 10th at 11:00 am US Eastern Time.

Chambers of Commerce

Here are links to the "Chamber of Commerce" index in the TEG Bookmarks Database. Please add your references to the Chamber of Commerce category in the TEG Bookmarks Database to related resources you think TEG members should be aware of.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

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"Murphy, Michelle" <MMurphy@...> wrote:

Subject: COSE EventNews
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:23:52 -0400
From: "Murphy, Michelle" <MMurphy@...>
To: <COSE Members>

COSE Caucus

August 30

�Tax and Expenditure Limitation (TEL) Amendment�
3:30 � 6 p.m.
Lockkeepers, Valley View
FREE

NEOSA Sales & Marketing SIG

September 8

�Opening Tough Doors�
7:30 � 9 a.m.
COSE, Tower City Center
FREE

Great Lakes Innovation Exchange & NorTech Innovation Awards

September 13

8 a.m. � 5 p.m.
Signature at LaCentre, Westlake
$2,000 corporate team of five
$500 individuals
$75 students
($50 lunch and awards only)

Save The Date!

October 5

Business After Hours Safari
Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University

Hear the BrandMuscle Story at Business Unusual
Hear one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial stories ever to develop right here in Northeast Ohio. Phil Alexander, president and CEO of BrandMuscle, Inc., will speak at the next Business Unusual on how he started and grew BrandMuscle, Inc. into one of the most successful entrepreneurial organizations in our region.

The inspiring event will take place on Thursday, August 18 from 8 � 9:30 a.m. at Signature at LaCentre in Westlake.

Click HERE to register.

Make 49 Business Contacts in 120 Minutes
How long does it take you to make a one-on-one presentation on your business to 49 potential clients? A week? A month? Even longer? What if you could do it in just 2 hours?

Come to COSE�s Power 50 Networking on August 23 and you can network face-to-face with other business people in a high-energy, fast-moving format. This event, COSE�s most popular networking event last year, is limited to the first 50 members who register, and has consistently sold-out. Don�t wait�register now!

To register, click HERE.

Inc. Magazine Chief to Speak at COSE City Club Series
As �big� business becomes smaller and smaller, who�s left to guide our nation�s economy into the next generation? According to John Koten, Editor-In-Chief of Inc. Magazine, small business will be the flag bearer of our future economy.

�Small Business: Leadership in the New Economy� will be the topic of Koten�s presentation during the August 26 edition of the COSE City Club Series. COSE has partnered with the historic City Club of Cleveland to present a series of events that focus on key issues facing small business. COSE members get a reduced rate on admission to this popular Cleveland lunchtime forum. CharterOne Bank is the sponsor of the COSE City Club Series.

Click HERE to register for this event.

Webcast to Focus on How to Protect Your Ideas
How do I protect my best ideas? When should I apply for a copyright or a patent? If you face similar questions, be sure to tune in to the upcoming installment in the Huntington Bank Webcast Series. �Intellectual Properties: Whose Idea is it?� will be held on Wednesday, August 10 from 11 � 11:45 a.m.

Dan McMullen, partner at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP will discuss the importance of protecting your intellectual property in the information age. The entire webcast series is presented by Huntington Bank. This event is sponsored by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP.

Click HERE to join the Webcast.

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#407 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Sun Jul 31, 2005 12:47 pm
Subject: Inventing for the Medical Field and Other Events markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend various events supported by the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati.

Please see the instructions below on how to RSVP to these events.

Innovation

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

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Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...> wrote:

From: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...>
To: markbruemmer@...
Subject: Inventing for the Medical Field - August Meeting
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:49:55 -0400 (EDT)

InventorNews
July 2005

Hello!

Don't forget, if you'd like to join us for dinner at Hamburger Mary's before the monthly meeting, you MUST rsvp. This month, our secretary Mayro Kanning will be taking reservations. Please send an e-mail to mkanning@... no later than Monday, 8/1. Dinner is at 5:45 pm, then we walk over to the library. It's a great chance to network and relax before the meeting!

in this issue

Inventing for the Medical Field: A Success Story

Seminar: Invention Intervention

InventorFest 2005 Coming to Dayton!

Information Available

Networking Opportunity

Please Vote for Your Officers!

Seminar: Invention Intervention

On September 13, Jack Carik of Inventor Services will be presenting a special program, "Invention Intervention." Jack will share his 40 years of experience and knowlege about the invention business, both good and bad. Some of the issues he will cover include: what makes a great consumer product; how do I get my invention to market without spending a lot of money; how to find a licensing partner; patents - do I need one? why products do and don't sell. The program will finish with a question-and-answer period to make sure all your issues are addressed.

In addition to the great information, we will offer two door prizes: a FREE product evaluation from InventorServices.com, worth $125; and a FREE patent search from Patent Search International, worth $250! The opportunity to win one of these fantastic prizes just enhances the invaluable information you'll learn at the program.

The seminar will take place from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, September 13, at the Arthritis Foundation building in Madeira. Cost is $25 for members, $40 for non-members and SPACE IS LIMITED!

To reserve your spot, send a check or money order to the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati, PO Box 42103, Cincinnati, OH 45242-0103.

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InventorFest 2005 Coming to Dayton!

InventorFest 2004, hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, was a huge success. In its inaugural year, the event drew almost 400 people. This year, the event moves to Dayton and should be even more successful! It is free and open to the public, so mark your calendar for Saturday, October 1. If you would like to exhibit your services or your product, be sure to register by September 1.

Info on InventorFest ...

Information Available

The following information is available for Members of the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati. Please e-mail inventorscouncil@... if you would like to receive it: solicitation information on federal grants; freelance writer seeking inventors for articles; two toy & game trade shows; get your new product featured by a national organization; the 10th Annual Independent Inventors Conference; free online business classes.

Networking Opportunity

Before each monthly meeting, we gather for dinner at Hamburger Mary's, 911 Vine Street, for informal networking and discussion. This is a great way to meet our speaker and other inventors, ask questions, and in general meet people in the industry. After the meeting, we re-convene at Hamburger Mary's for snacks and continued networking. Both are great fun! If you'd like to join us for dinner, please reserve by e- mailing mkanning@....

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Please Vote for Your Officers!

It's time again to elect officers for the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati for the 2005-2006 year, which runs from September 2005 - August 2006. We have candidates for each of the 4 positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

If you are a Member of the Council, you may vote by e-mail, snail mail, or at the monthly meeting. If you'd like to vote via e-mail, send your votes to tomhortel@.... If you'd like to vote via snail mail, send your votes to Tom Hortel, Inventor's Council of Cincinnati, PO Box 42103, Cincinnati, OH 45242-0103. If you'd like to vote in person, please come to the Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, August 2. Any e-mail or snail mail votes must be received by Monday, August 1.

Our candidates are: President, Andrea Brady; Vice President, Jean-Paul Matter; Secretary, Mayro Kanning; and Treasurer, Jackie Diaz. Only one vote per office, please!

Inventing for the Medical Field: A Success Story

Join us Tuesday, August 2 with Dr. Edward S. Grood, professor at University of Cincinnati and inventor of the artificial knee. In the late 80s, Dr. Grood founded a small medical technologies company that was profitable in 3 years and was sold. Currently, he is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He has received numerous awards for his research on knee ligament reconstruction and is a co-recipient, with Dr. Frank Noyes, of this year's Clinical Investigator Award sponsored jointly by the Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation, The Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a Founding Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering and a former Fulbright Scholar and is working toward creation of a curricular track in Medical Device Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UC.

As always, the meeting will be held at the downtown Public Library, 8th & Vine Streets, from 7pm - 8:45 pm, 3rd Floor Tower Room.

Hope to see you there!
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#406 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:35 pm
Subject: Forum 07/27/05 7-9:30PM Cincinnati, OH tegmarkb
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Dear Entrepreneur,

The Entrepreneurial Group (TEG) meets today 07/27/05 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on its regular schedule.

Please reply to this email if you are planning to attend.

Best Regards,

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Moderator of The Entrepreneurial Group

Date: July 27, 2005
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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#404 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:45 am
Subject: 2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair 06/23/05 4-7PM & More! markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the 2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair Thursday June 23, 2005 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to this event.

Innovation

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

Best Regards,

Mark Bruemmer, CEO

NetMotifs, Inc.

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Moderator of The Entrepreneurial Group

Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...> wrote:

From: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati <inventorscouncil@...>
To: markbruemmer@...
Subject: 2005 Inventor's Fair & More!
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:04:47 -0400 (EDT)

InventorNews
June 2005

Hello!

in this issue

2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair

July Meeting: Independence Day for Independent Inventors

Officer Elections

July Meeting: Independence Day for Independent Inventors

On July 5, we will feature "show and tell" from your fellow inventors. This is a chance to see what others are doing and to share what YOU are doing! If you are a member and would like to show your product, please let us know by e- mailing inventorscouncil@....

We will also have a special guest, Paul Cashen, who will share the secrets of getting a government grant for your business/product. This will be an introductory session; after attending, if you think you will qualify for a grant, he will be holding an in-depth session on Saturday, July 16 from 9 am - noon.

Officer Elections

It's that time again! Inventor's Council officers will be elected for the 2005-2006 year. If you would like to run for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of the Council, please e-mail Tom Hortel, tomhortel@..., by next Friday, June 24. Tom can also provide information on any of the positions.

2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair

Next Tuesday, June 23, the Inventor's Council is proudly co- sponsoring the 2005 Greater Cincinnati Inventor's Fair with the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association. Twenty-two "cool" inventions will be featured, with 11 of these presenting to the group. Of these, 15 inventors are members of the Council - congratulations!

Council members may attend the Fair at the GCVA members' rate of $25/person. Hors d'oerves will be served and there will be a cash bar. But best of all, there will be much fun and many surprises from the creative inventors participating!

The event is from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Montgomery Inn Conference Center, 601 Pete Rose Way. Please join us!
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#403 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:30 pm
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Dear Entrepreneur,

The Entrepreneurial Group (TEG) meets today 06/22/05 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on its regular schedule.

Please reply to this email if you are planning to attend.

An unfortunate hacker attack at the end of May 2005 caused a major disruption to the ezboard.com message board service that hosts the TEG Message Board. Despite the loss of a portion of the threaded discussions posted to the TEG Message Board, for now I have decided to continue using the service. Thanks for your patience.

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Date: June 22, 2005
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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#402 From: Mark Bruemmer <tegmarkb@...>
Date: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:47 pm
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to participate in the Northeast Ohio Business Plan Challenge 2005.

Business Plan Venue

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

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"Murphy, Michelle" <MMurphy@...> wrote:

Subject: Business Plan Challenge Night In Akron June 16
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:30:55 -0400
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Is Your Business Plan Worth $30,000?

Northeast Ohio�s only business plan writing competition is now excepting entries.

A total of $120,000 in prize money will be awarded, including three first place awards of $30,000 each!

Dust off your current plan and submit it to win. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Don�t have a business plan? There will never be a better time to get started with resources available to

help you complete this vital tool in starting and growing a business.

FREE Networking & Information Night in Akron

Thursday, June 16

5 � 8 p.m.

Menches Brothers at Canal Park

Akron

Representatives of the Challenge will be on hand to answer questions. Notary publics will

also be available to notarize all Letter of Intent entry forms. You�ll also have the opportunity to

network with other fellow entrepreneurs, as well as mingle among spokespersons for area business

support organizations. Refreshments and appetizers will also be provided.

To register for this free event, click to HERE or call 216-592-2222.

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July 13, 2005                                       August 3, 2005

* You must first submit a Letter of Intent form to submit a plan.

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#401 From: Mark Bruemmer <markbruemmer@...>
Date: Fri Jun 3, 2005 1:20 pm
Subject: Inventor's Council of Cincinnati Meeting 06/07/05 7-8:45PM markbruemmer
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Dear Entrepreneur,

Here is your invitation to attend the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati meeting 06/07/05 7:00pm to 8:45pm featuring Drs. Dorothy Air and Chuck Matthews, from the University of Cincinnati's Entrepreneurial Affairs Center.

Here is a link to a map to the event location at the Downtown Cincinnati Public Library.

Please see instructions below on how to RSVP to this event.

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You are invited to participate in threaded discussions by posting and replying to topics in the TEG Focus Topics Forum in ezboard.com.

Thank you for your interest and participation in The Entrepreneurial Group.

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Subject: Update! from the Inventor's Council of Cincinnati
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 21:32:57 -0400 (EDT)

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June 2005

Hello!

Don't forget, our June meeting is next Tuesday! As always, we will have dinner beforehand at Hamburger Mary's. If you'd like to join us, please RSVP to InventorsCouncil@.... Hope to see you next Tuesday!

in this issue

June Meeting: "Accessing Regional Resources to Advance Your Business Plan"

Beware: Inventors Targeted by Nigerian Scam!

Networking Opportunity: Join us for Dinner!

Beware: Inventors Targeted by Nigerian Scam!

If you receive an e-mail from a supposed "representative" of a manufacturer in Asia who is overwhelmingly excited about representing your invention, IT IS A SCAM!!! A group from Nigeria that has been targeting unsuspecting Americans for years has developed a scam specifically for inventors. They collect names from websites, then offer huge sums ($25 million, $150 million) for your product. If you contact them, they will ask you for bank account numbers, possibly advances, or other key personal information. IF YOU RECEIVE AN E-MAIL LIKE THIS, DO NOT CONTACT THEM - THIS IS A SCAM!!! The only thing you will gain is a hole in your wallet!

Networking Opportunity: Join us for Dinner!

Before each monthly meeting, we gather for dinner at Hamburger Mary's, 911 Vine Street, for informal networking and discussion. This is a great way to meet our speaker and other inventors, ask questions, and in general meet people in the industry. After the meeting, we re-convene at Hamburger Mary's for snacks and continued networking. Both are great fun!

If you'd like to join us for dinner, please reserve by e-mailing InventorsCouncil@....

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June Meeting: "Accessing Regional Resources to Advance Your Business Plan"

Please join us Tuesday, June 7 for our monthly meeting at the downtown public library, 8th & Vine Streets, 3rd floor, 7 pm - 8:45 pm. Our speakers will be Drs. Dorothy Air and Chuck Matthews, from the University of Cincinnati's Entrepreneurial Affairs Center.

If you're serious about presenting your product professionally, you'll learn all you need at this meeting. Drs. Air and Matthews will be joining us to describe the "C3" program - Cincinnati Creates Companies. This is a program helping entrepreneurs plan & coordinate their business prior to entering the marketplace, which greatly enhances chance of success. They will discuss the importance of developing a detailed and credible business plan and what investors are looking for, plus explain the resources available to us here in Cincinnati.
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