CIE-USA DFW Chapter

Technology Day: Creating Value Through Your Business

Saturday, January 21, 2006

You are invited to participate in Technology Day 2006 on January 21st from noon to 5 pm at UT- Dallas in Hoblitzelle Hall to explore opportunities for growing your business. Pre- register at www.TADallas.org by January 20th.

TAD brings thousands together for successful events

TAD is an "umbrella" organization comprised of a number of Metroplex technology and entrepreneurship organizations who have banded together to offer to their members networking and educational events. There will be two contests and expert speakers to help entrepreneurs explore opportunities for growing their businesses.

Keynote speaker.

The keynote speaker will be Ed Cantwell, President of Inner Wireless, the leading provider of comprehensive in-building wireless distribution systems that provide a strategic, shared wireless broadband infrastructure.

Business Plan Competition

Back by popular demand, there will be a business plan contest. Contestants will compete in small groups and will have expert coaches as they create a fictitious high-tech company, and make a presentation to investors and to the Technology Day audience. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. To compete as a team of two contact Neil Kaden at kaden@ev1.net.

Panel Discussions

A panel discussion, "How to Obtain Funding for Your Business," will feature experts who will share secrets of success for funding your business.

Panelists include Laurence Briggs, CEO of The InvestIN Group & President of Keiretsu Forum DFW; James Pautler, VP Engineering of AMX; and Robert Gruebel, Mentor Advisor of STARTech Early Ventures.

A second panel discussion, ?œHow to Determine Your Product/Service Value in the Market Place,??will feature experts who will share ideas on marketability and valuation.

Panelists include Howard LaMunion, CEO of ConsulttUS; and Alex B. Ramsey, CEO of LodeStar Universal.

Register NOW

Cost is just $5 for members of supporting organizations of TAD if you register online ($15 at the door).

For more information and to register online, go to: TADallas