As EDC enters its 15th year, we look back to 1994 to reflect not only on the past and how far we've come, but also on the future and where we want to go from here. What kind of future will we build, and how will we get there? Are we positioned to develop new technologies that improve our quality of life rather than complicate it? How will we break through boundaries that have hindered our progress so that we can realize our true innovation potential? Please join us as we take this opportunity to reflect on our past and our future, and together we will create the South Florida of tomorrow.
This year’s conference will showcase 12 of the most exciting new companies in our region, while exploring South Florida’s unique advantages of science and technology innovation, international business, and robust infrastructure. Industries represented will include Information Technology, Transportation and Aerospace, Alternative Energy and the Life Sciences. Over 200 professionals will gather to network with potential clients, partners and investors, and to drive towards entrepreneurial excellence in our region. Please visit: http://www.edc-tech.org for more info!

***All Meet-Up Members and EDC Facebook Fans can receive early-bird member discounted admission if registered before November 6th, 2009. When Registering on EDC's website, just register by clicking on Government and make a note that you are a "Meet-up or Facebook" member! Please register at http://www.edc-tech.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Annual%20Event&refno=75

Agenda

8:00am – 1:30pm Registration Open

9:00am - 3:00pm Exhibits Open

9:15am – 9:30am Welcome Remarks:
Jane Teague, Executive Director, Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida
David Bates, President, Gold Coast Venture Capital Association, Shareholder, Gunster
Bob Swindell, Chairman, EDC Board of Directors and Sr. Vice President, Broward Alliance

9:30am – 10:15am Keynote Speaker: Mike Levy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SportsLine.com, Inc.

10:15am – 10:30am Special EDC Partner Recognition

10:30am – 11:30am Presentations by Science & Technology Exhibitors

11:30am – 12:30pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Kevin Hooper, Vice President, Hewlett-Packard, Co.

12:30pm – 1:30pm Dessert / Networking - Exhibit Area

1:30pm – 2:45pm Panel Session: The “How To’s” of Forming and Maintaining Successful Partnerships
Sponsored by Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Moderator: Mark Arnold, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP
Panelists:
Gregory Faust, Valid Technologies
Peter Hodge, Novell
Jack Karabees, Groundwork Equity
Adam Marano, Citrix Systems

2:45pm – 4:00pm Panel Session: Creating the Future: Where will we be in 2024?
Sponsored by Novak Druce & Quigg, LLP
Moderator: Larry Brown, Novak Druce & Quigg, LLP
Panelists:
Traver Gruen Kennedy, Reset Holdings
Rudy Mazzocchi, Crossbow Ventures/NovaVision
Malcolm Murphy, Aviation Expert
Steven Talcott Smith, Talcott Systems
Mark Wyllie, Flagship Solutions/InternetCoast

4:00pm - 4:15pm Adjourn

***ATTENTION*** All Boca Raton Entrepreneur Meetup Members are welcome to register at student pricing for this event*** Please don't miss this opportunity!!!

"Regenerative Medicine - New Frontiers in Cellular and Stem Cell Therapies and Tissue Engineering"

Thursday, April 30, 2009 ---> 8am - 6pm

Hosted by:University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; College of Engineering; Office of the Provost

Featured Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tony Atala, Director, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University

South Florida is a vast region characterized by unique educational institutions and organizations, both large and small, involved in all aspects of the Life Sciences - from research, development and commercialization of novel diagnostic and therapeutic products to world renowned treatment centers that offer the latest advancements in patient care.

This year's conference will explore the burgeoning and sometimes controversial field of regenerative medicine; harnessing the body's own power to regenerate a severed limb or create compatible organs for transplantation.

Discussion topics include:
- Stem cell-based treatment for heart disease, diabetes, and dental problems;
- Biomaterials for replacement body parts;
- The intersection of regenerative medicine and personalized healthcare;
- How to handle IP, regulatory, licensing and ethics issues

Over 300 members of industry and academia will convene in Miami for this exciting conference - don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be a part of South Florida's growing Life Science community.

Poster Sessions ** Panel Discussions ** Networking

Register at http://www.edc-tech.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Annual%20Event&refno=72

Upcoming Entrepreneurial Seminars in Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Financing Your Small Business
FREE
July 21, Monday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Ted Kramer

Things You Need to Know About Running
a Business but Forgot to Ask
FREE
Miramar City Hall
2300 Civic Center Place
Commission Chambers
Miramar, FL 33025
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
July 23, Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Martin Zients

Searching the Internet and Government Web Sites for Business Opportunities
FREE
Northwest Regional Library
3151 University Dr., Multipurpose Rm.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
July 24, Thursday
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Mike Bell

Business & Estate Planning for
the Small Business Owner
FREE
Palm Beach County Main Library
3650 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
July 24, Thursday
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Kristina Sommerkamp

Creating Business Cards, Brochures
and More for Your Business
FREE
West Regional Library
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
July 25, Friday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Maggie Gunther

How to Write a Business Plan Clinic
$50.00
Jupiter Branch Library
705 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register

July 28, Monday
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Rafael Cruz

Tax Tips for Your Small Business
FREE
Florida Atlantic University
111 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Askew Tower, Room 528
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
July 30, Wednesday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Martin Nebojsic

To Market: How to Market Your Business After Minority Certification
FREE
North Regional/BCC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Rm 226
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 4, Monday
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Instructor: Mike Bell

Keys to a Successful Website
FREE
Palm Beach County Main Library
3650 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 5, Tuesday
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Danilo Vargas

Marketing Your Service Business
FREE

West Regional Library
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register

August 6, Wednesday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Ted Kramer

Human Resources: A Guide
For Business Growth
FREE
Jupiter Branch Library
705 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register

August 7, Thursday
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kathy Coughlin

Introduction to Business Plan
FREE
Palm Beach County Main Library
3650 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 7, Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Rafael Cruz

Secrets to Owning a Franchise
FREE

Hallandale Beach Cultural Center
410 SE 3rd St.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register

August 8, Friday
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Mike Bush

Getting Your Business
Up & Running Clinic
$50.00
Northwest Regional Library
3151 University Dr., Multipurpose Rm.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 11, Monday
5:30 - 9:30 PM
Instructor: Phil Scruton

The Basics of eBay Selling
$100.00
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd. Bldg. T-11
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 13, Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Martin Zients

Responding to Government
Solicitations (RFQ/RFP's)
FREE
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd. Bldg. T-11
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 14, Thursday
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Instructor: Mike Bell

Financing Your Small Business
FREE
North County Regional Library
11303 Campus Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 15, Friday
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Ted Kramer

Marketing Your Service Business
FREE
Wellington Branch Library
1951 Royal Fern Dr.
Wellington, FL 33414
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register
August 18, Monday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Rafael Cruz

Miramar City Hall
2300 Civic Center Place
Commission Chambers
Miramar, FL 33025
Call (800) 801-6520 to Register

The National Association of Corporate Directors (Florida Chapter) Presents:

Other People's Money and the Board:
The Role of Directors at Venture-Backed Companies"

Our panelists will discuss how to achieve an aligned and effective private company board, using the landmark work done by The Working Group on Director Accountability and Board Effectiveness in its recent report, The Basic Responsibilities of VC-Backed Company Directors. A copy of the report will be provided to attendees. The panelists will present an overview of the report and then use the report's findings and their own experience to comment on the following two hypothetical examples: Company Valuation and the Inside Round and Recruitment of Executives from Portfolio Companies.

Thursday, May 1, 2008
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

The Bankers Club of Miami
One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor

NACD Members: $35
Non-Members/Guests: $55

Program Panelists:

Jonathan E Cole, Partner, Edwards, Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Florida Office
John Kim, Managing Director, H.I.G. Ventures
Jorge Granados, Entrepreneur, and
Hal Shear, Managing Director, Board Assets, Inc. - Moderator

REGISTER ONLINE: www.NACDFL.org