WIN (Wisconsin Innovation Network) Events Calendar

The Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN) is The Tech Council's membership subsidiary - a community-based economic development organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. In association with the Tech Council, WIN programs focus on the needs and challenges faced by new and growing technology-based businesses in Wisconsin.

WIN Events focus on the needs and challenges faced by new and growing technology-based businesses in Wisconsin, and have effectively assisted companies in the areas of capital, networking, information, and business consultation referrals. If you have questions, Feel free to contact Liz Katz, at 608-442-7557 ext. 27 or lkatz@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com.

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August 28, 2008 Marshfield Clinic - Froehlke Conference Center - 1000 North Oak Ave. Marshfield	2008 Resource Rendezvous: Connecting Wisconsin to Classified Research Drawing from the successes of last year's first annual event, the 2008 Resource Rendezvous returns this year to bring together researchers, grant writers, business leaders and other professionals. The event will focus on needs and funding opportunities from federal agencies and how to more effectively utilize Wisconsin services to secure more contracts. Come network with peers in similar fields, share and display research information in our poster viewing area, discuss Wisconsin research specialties, and learn how you can collaboratively pursue federal grants.
September 11, 2008 The Brookfield Suites, 1200 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield	Surge in mergers and acquistions is topic at Sept. 11 WIN Milwaukee The climate for mergers and acquisitions in Wisconsin and beyond will be the topic Thursday, Sept. 11, at the meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network’s Milwaukee-area chapter in Brookfield. John Emory Jr., president and CEO of Emory & Co., and Tom Smith, senior managing director of Mason Wells, will speak.
September 18, 2008 DJ Bordini Center, 5 Systems Drive, Appleton	Act 255: What's next? is topic of Sept. 18 WIN-Northeast Hear the latest on Act 255 and what's next from Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council and Charlie Goff, general partner, NEW Capital Fund at the September 18 meeting of the WIN-Northeast chapter.
September 23, 2008 Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison	New public opinion and tech transfer center to be launced at Sept. 23 WIN Madison The creation of a UW-Madison center to provide high-quality public opinion survey and market research to companies in the tech sector and beyond will be unveiled at the Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison. UW-Madison professors Dietram Scheufele and Brett Shaw of the Department of Life Sciences Communications will discuss how companies can use surveys and other market research to better manage product launches and innovations that hold the potential to clash with public opinion.
October 9, 2008 Brookfield Suites, 1200 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield	Successful Entrepreneur Investors LLC will present at Oct. 9 WIN Milwaukee Hear about the angel investment group, Successful Entrepreneurs Investors, LLC, which leverages the wealth and experience of local business leaders to spur economic growth at the October 9 meeting of the WIN Milwaukee chapter.
November 5-6, 2008 Monona Terrace, One John Nolan Dr, Madison, WI	2008 Early Stage Symposium Mark Your Calendar for this event. More details about this conference will follow.