HRTC (Hampton Roads Technology Council)

SBIR Insider Update 06-12-08

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Although reauthorization continues to dominate the SBIR news, there are other issues that may be of interest to you. As Walter Winchell used to say, Lets go to press. High Power Connecticut SBIR Conference Beyond SBIR Phase II Conference & Exhibition 2007 New SBIR Awardee Database Search Site --> House SBIR Reauthorization Bill gets Cool Reception in the Senate It is not uncommon for our two bodies of Congress to have differing views on important legislative issues such as SBIR. Case in point is H.R. 5819, the Houses version of SBIR Reauthorization. Most of the Senate players we heard from, on both sides of the aisle, agree that the House went overboard on their bill and consequently it is a non-starter. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) led by its chair, John Kerry [D-MA], and ranking member Olympia Snowe [R-ME], give the impression that there is little hope for a bicameral solution via H.R. 5819, and thus discussions are underway in the Senate...

18-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Court Permanently Enjoins PTO from Enforcing New Rules

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

In a much-awaited decision, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in Tafas v. Dudas that the new patent rules promulgated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are unlawful, and permanently enjoined the USPTO from enforcing them. Last year, the USPTO enacted a new set of rules that would have dramatically changed the way patents are prosecuted in the United States. The new rules limited applicants to two continuation applications and one request for continued examination, or RCE (the 2+1 Rule) and limited the number of claims permitted in each application to 5 independent claims and 25 dependent claims (the 5/25 Rule) unless the applicant submitted a comprehensive patentability analysis called an Examination Support Document (ESD). The rules were to have gone into effect on November 1, 2007. However, the court issued a temporary injunction while it considered claims by two plaintiffs that the rules violated U.S. patent law and...

17-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Virginia Supreme Court Rules Against Spammer

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

In February, the Supreme Court of Virginia upheld by a 4-3 vote the conviction of Jeremy Jaynes for violating the anti-spam provision of the Virginia Computer Crimes Act, (VCCA), Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.3:1 (2004). The court’s decision, Jaynes v. Commonwealth, 275 Va. 341, 657 S.E.2d 478 (2008), affirmed the first felony conviction in the United States for illegal spamming, or the bulk distribution of unsolicited e-mail. Jaynes, a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, was considered one of the top 10 spammers in the world before being convicted in 2004 in the Circuit Court of Loudon County, Virginia, and sentenced to nine years in prison. From July 16 to July 19, 2003, he sent to AOL subscribers 55,473 e-mails with falsified header information and sender domain names. The e-mail advertised a FedEx refund claims product, a penny-stock picker, and a history eraser product. Such e-mail advertisements had apparently made Jaynes wealthy; prosecutors said Jaynes claimed a net worth of $24...

17-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Intellectual Property Litigation In The Rocket Docket

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia provides a unique and advantageous forum for bringing an intellectual property case. Unlike most courts throughout the country that take several years to bring a case to trial, in the Eastern District a trial usually is scheduled to start approximately eight months from the filing of the Complaint. The court almost never continues the trial date. Even in complex commercial cases involving difficult intellectual property issues, the court insists that all discovery be completed in a three to five month window. Because of its speed, attorneys and judges refer to the Eastern District as the Rocket Docket. The Rocket Docket provides two very substantial advantages to an intellectual property plaintiff. First, defendants find it far more difficult to conduct an expensive scorched earth defense. The cost of discovery on a per month basis is far higher, but because the number of months is far shorter, the total costs are...

17-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Mix-N-Mingle June 25

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Following the JCCTI Open House
to be held on June 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. -

the Hampton Roads Technology Incubator System
invites you to attend the

June 25, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Center Street Grill
5101 Center Street
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Cost: $10

Create professional network connections in the Williamsburg/James City County area during this after-hours forum for key decision makers and success-oriented professionals.

Bring your business cards - you will be connecting with people who make a difference in today's business world.

Light appetizers will be provided.

Cash Bar.

This event is sponsored by:

This event is hosted by:

Event contact: Jennifer Barker 757.345.1310

11-Jun-08 3:30 PM

[firstname], Learn Spanish Now With Innovative New Course!!!

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:29:33 GMT

PRESENTED BY AND Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but could never get over that initial hurdle? Do you have language software sitting at home gathering dust? Want to kick start the learning process and extract some value from those old CDs? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then the below one-day Spanish Boot Camp course may be exactly what you need. This one-day intensive will get you over the initial shock and difficulties that accompany reprogramming your brain to accept a new language. ...

11-Jun-08 3:29 PM

Radford University Fall Employment and Internship Fair: REGISTER NOW!

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

11-Jun-08 2:00 PM

Governor Kaine Announces 125 New Jobs for Virginia

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Orbital Sciences Corporation to invest $45 million for assembly and launch infrastructure of new rocket in the Commonwealth Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Dulles, Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corporation has confirmed its selection of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), located at Wallops Island in Accomack County on Virginias Eastern Shore, as its base of operations for the companys new Taurus II rocket. Orbital will invest approximately $45 million in Virginia to assemble, test and launch the Taurus II space launch vehicle. The rocket program will also create approximately 125 new jobs in the state, which will be based both at Orbitals Dulles headquarters and at the Wallops Island launch site. The first mission of the Taurus II rocket is scheduled for late 2010. It will be the launch vehicle for a joint NASA and Orbital cargo delivery demonstration mission to the International Space Station (ISS). If NASA selects Orbital for operational cargo missions...

11-Jun-08 1:00 PM

New Internet Venture has Raised $500,000 With Plans For $2,000,000 More!

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Decision ... Decisions ... Decisions! MyDecisionHelper.com, with about $500,000 in angel-provided seed financing, proposes to help you make better decisions! And You Thought Internet Ventures Were Dead And Buried ... Forever! With about $500,000 in seed financing, MyDecisionHelper.com wants to be your tool of choice for decision-making of all types. This Williamsburg, VA based firm recently introduced itself to the world with the launch...

11-Jun-08 1:00 PM

Weekly Geopoltical Report 9 June, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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11-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Updated Site HRTC's Defense and Homeland Security Consortium (DHSC)

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:21:01 GMT

Defense & Homeland Security Consortium Full Meeting WHEN: Monday, September 8, 2008 WHERE: TBD If you want to learn more, please visit DHSCs website hosted by HRTC at: http://www.PentagonSouth.org Sincerely, The DHSC Steering Committee Stay up to date...

5-Jun-08 9:21 AM

Secretaries Announce Release of Third "Productivity Investment Fund" RFI

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

RICHMOND - Secretaries Viola Baskerville, Aneesh Chopra, and Jody Wagner today announced the release of the third Request for Information (“RFI”) calling on state agencies, private sector firms, academic leaders, and citizens to bring forward proposals that could be eligible for the third round of awards from the Productivity Investment Fund. Recipients of the funding will be limited to state agencies, but public-private partnerships are encouraged.

“We have started to see good results from the first and second rounds of the Productivity Fund and are excited to continue and expand that success going forward,” said Secretary Chopra. “The Governor remains committed to improving productivity in government operations and this fund is one of the key vehicles for achieving that goal.”

The Fund provides seed money to state agencies to lower operating costs, reduce constituent service transaction times, and advance key performance goals as published on the Virginia Performs website (www.VAperforms.virginia.gov). Funded projects from the first and second rounds include projects to decrease costs by digitizing check transportation and implementing a free web-based claims tool for Medicaid providers.

For information on Virginia’s requirements, and a guide for filing a response, please review the fund information available at www.pif.virginia.gov. Interested parties are required to submit responses by June 13th, 2008.

Decisions on funding will be made by a three person panel consisting of the Secretaries of Finance, Administration, and Technology.

21-May-08 12:00 PM

ECPI/MCI ALUMNI MAGAZINE

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

FREE PRESS TO EMPLOYERS ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: ECPI/ MCI is developing an alumni magazine that will be distributed amongst all alumni, employers, faculty and staff. The content of the magazine will include articles on alumni success stories, employer profiles and experience with our graduates or student externs, new initiatives at the colleges and market trends. If you would like to participate in the premier issue or future issues, please contact me. Or, if you would like to place a company advertisement in the magazine, FREE OF CHARGE, for the premiere issue, please let me know. We appreciate the support and partnership our employers have provided us throughout the years.

20-May-08 2:00 PM

SBIR Insider Update 05-19-08

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

All is not quiet on the SBIR front, and the focus has now shifted from the House of Representatives to the Senate. Many insiders believe the Senate will give the SBIR reauthorization more balanced consideration. I had a few people suggest that I was a little too severe in my comments about the H.R. 5819 vote in the House. Perhaps that criticism is correct, and I was too short sighted to realize that the House found it too confusing and time consuming to listen to more than one side of an issue. The process of the Houses SBIR Reauthorization was every bit the three ring circus described in our last Insider, and was nothing short of an outrage. Rather than burden you with more details, I am creating a new video web site, www.sbir.tv that will show those of you who are interested, how ridiculous this process was. The site will open later this week. For an independent informed view, visit D&Bs All Business web site and read Keith Girards article, Velázquez Champions VC Firms...

20-May-08 8:00 AM

Interview With Emerging Growth Entrepreneur Rick Lally

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

What Unique Niche Do You Occupy In Your Market? Thats the question many Emerging Growth Entrepreneurs are pondering. And it appears that Rick Lally has figured it out. Rick is the CEO of Oceana Sensor, an emerging growth tech firm based in Virginia Beach, VA. Oceana Sensor develops sensor technology that operates within WiFi wireless networks. Rick is also Chair of the Hampton Roads Technology Council. ...

13-May-08 10:00 AM

Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards - Inside Business

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

If you know of someone who should be honored for their Entrepreneurial spirit and success in their business please provide nomination or forward this announcement to them. The May 28th deadline is fast approaching.

Inside Business is starting a new award program this year for entrepreneurs and will honor these selected, by independent judges, individuals or companies at a lunch award ceremony in August.

Additionally, INSIDE BUSINESS will publish a special section about the honorees. You can find out information about the awards as well as the form to fill out online at our Web site: Insidebiz.com

You will need to register on the site if you haven’t already. Registration is free.

Sponsored by Regent University Graduate School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

Thank you, Carol Lichti, Editor INSIDE BUSINESS

carol.lichti@insidebiz.com

12-May-08 2:00 PM

ATA to Host Diesel Fuel Workshop June 19

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The American Trucking Associations announced today that it will host a Fuel Strategies Workshop June 19 to help the trucking industry cope with skyrocketing fuel prices. While ATA is taking steps at the Federal level to reduce fuel prices, this workshop is designed to educate motor carriers about new technologies and operating practices that will help them conserve diesel fuel and implement cutting edge diesel fuel purchasing strategies to reduce their fuel bill. The one-day seminar, to be held at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Va., will provide attendees with practical solutions from industry experts to help conserve fuel, operate more efficiently and ultimately reduce their fuel bills. Fleet managers, fuel purchasers, economists and policy professionals will provide an overview of technologies and techniques to reduce fuel consumption, fuel purchasing strategies, methods of accurately measuring fuel economy and costs and benefits of alternative fuels. ...

7-May-08 10:00 AM

The Looney Executive's Interview with Kurt Werth

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

So Whats It All Werth to Ya? Well the advice of an investment banker can be worth a hell-uv-a-lot for Emerging Growth firms. Especially if hes trying to help you raise growth capital and his name is, uh, Werth. This week, The Looney Executive Mid-Atlantic Emerging Growth Series presents Kurt Werth! Kurt, a very successful corporate mogul turned investment banker, is a partner in the boutique investment banking firm Donaldson Werth. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, this company can help connect emerging growth firms with the right sources of financing, find buyers for your company, or sell your company for top dollar. In our discussion, Kurt talks about: The necessity of a good management team Common big...

7-May-08 10:00 AM

Register NOW for HRTC's Defense and Homeland Security Consortium Full Meeting

noemail@hrtc.org — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:55:00 GMT

Defense & Homeland Security Consortium Full & Open Meeting WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC) 1030 University Blvd., Suffolk 23435 MAP HOST: Suffolk Economic Development MEETING AGENDA: Updated...

3-May-08 10:55 PM

Weekly Geopoltical Report 28 April, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:30:00 GMT

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30-Apr-08 2:30 PM

Register NOW for HRTC's Defense and Homeland Security Consortium Full Meeting

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:10:34 GMT

Weekly Geopoltical Report 14 April, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:15:00 GMT

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16-Apr-08 1:15 PM

[firstname], Tech Nite '08 Nominees

noemail@hrtc.org — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:43:15 GMT

Hello [firstname], The Hampton Roads Technology Council is pleased to announce the nominees for Tech Nite ’08 awards. Each one of the below is deserving of a nomination based on their success and how they help to build technology in Hampton Roads. Should you see any of the nominees, make sure to congratulate them on a job well done. Register for Tech Nite ’08 now to see who takes home the prizes on May 1st. Individuals nominated for awards are: Jeff Wassmer, Spectrum Paul DiNardo, Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer Michael Braham, Cox Business...

11-Apr-08 1:43 PM

Weekly Geopoltical Report 7 April, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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11-Apr-08 9:00 AM

Weekly Geopoltical Report 31 March, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:30:00 GMT

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3-Apr-08 3:30 PM

[firstname], Beginner Spanish Bootcamp Course

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:46:08 GMT

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31-Mar-08 11:46 AM

[firstname], How to Manage Emails from HRTC

noemail@hrtc.org — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:22:05 GMT

Hello [firstname], Did you know that there are several simple and effective ways to deal with emails from HRTC? There are options available both to create a separate folder in your Outlook inbox for HRTC emails and to eliminate duplicate emails (event notifications) from your inbox. To eliminate duplicate emails from your inbox, one simply has to download a small program from MAPI lab. It is a $15 download and will help prevent being bogged down with duplicate emails in your inbox. To download MAPI labs Duplicate Email Remover, click HERE. ...

28-Mar-08 9:22 AM

[firstname], Volunteers needed for clinical trial for new treatment for nail infections

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:05:34 GMT

Hello [firstname], Keraderm LLC is a member of the Hampton Incubator and is developing a new phototherapy treatment for nail infections. The second set of clinical trials for this technology is taking place at Pariser Dermatology in Norfolk, Va. They are seeking volunteers for these trials which consist of four 20-minute treatments spaced one week apart. Total compensation for the trials is up to $325. If you are interested please refer below or to the attached flyer for more details and contact information. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who may have an interest in...

25-Mar-08 10:05 AM

April 9 Annual Research Exposition

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:48:54 GMT

Hello [firstname], Annual Research Exposition Ted Constant Convocation Center Wednesday, April 9, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Admission and Parking SPECIAL EVENT Corporate Connections: A Business-Academia Roundtable 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lessons learned, technology transfer and the path to success will be main points of focus for an academia - business roundtable that will begin at 11:00 a.m., during the 5th Annual...

24-Mar-08 1:48 PM

Register NOW for HRTC's Defense and Homeland Security Consortium Full Meeting

noemail@hrtc.org — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:23:07 GMT

NOW AVAILABLE: Meeting Notes, attendees list and updated Goals & Objectives for the Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) Community of Interest, the Defense & Homeland Security Consortium (DHSC). VISIT WEBPAGE HERE WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2008 HOST: Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development If you want to learn more, please visit DHSCs website hosted by HRTC at: ...

23-Mar-08 9:23 AM

Weekly Geopoltical Report 17 March, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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20-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Science Debate 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The debate As you watched the scores of U.S. Presidential debates, did you ever wonder why there has been no debate devoted to policy surrounding what may be the most important social issue of our time: Science and Technology? We did and we want to make sure it happens. Science Debate 2008 is a grassroots initiative spearheaded by a growing number of scientists and other concerned citizens. The signatories to our Call for a Presidential Debate on Science & Technology include the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Council on Competitiveness, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, leading universities and associations, Nobel laureates and other leading scientists, presidents of universities and major associations, congresspersons of both major political parties, business leaders, religious leaders, former presidential science advisors, the editors of Americas major science journals, writers,...

17-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Stock Market Update 17 March 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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17-Mar-08 10:00 AM

The Life of a Bill

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Governor Kaine recently signed John Cosgroves sensor science bill into law. Below you will find the various stages that a bill goes through before passing completely through. HB 234 Technology Research Fund; adds sensor sciences to eligible research programs. John A. Cosgrove Summary as passed: (all summaries) Commonwealth Technology Research Fund (CTRF); sensor sciences. Adds sensor sciences to the eligible research programs in the CTRF. �This bill is identical to SB 319. Full text: 12/28/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 085657472 (impact statement) 02/19/08 House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB234ER) (impact statement) 03/04/08 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0063) Status: 12/28/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 085657472 12/28/07 House: Referred to Committee on Science and Technology 01/21/08 House: Reported...

17-Mar-08 9:00 AM

Weekly Geopolitical Report 10 March, 2008

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

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12-Mar-08 9:00 AM

Avoid Making Retirement Planning Mistakes

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or you’re just getting in the habit of putting money away, saving for retirement takes discipline and strict adherence to a well laid-out plan. Sometimes it may seem far away, but preparing now for the time when you’ll be done bringing home a regular paycheck is critically important. And unfortunately, the prospect of running out of money during retirement is a very real possibility. To make sure you’re on the right track with your retirement savings, take a moment to review the following mistakes investors make, because recognizing them is the first step in avoiding them. Forgetting about inflation. Since the annual rate of inflation can seem like such a small number, you may not realize just how much damage it can do to your retirement savings. But because of this gradual increase in prices, your cost of living will likely double, or even triple, over the next 20 to 30 years. Conducting a simple financial analysis now — taking into...

10-Mar-08 2:00 PM

[firstname], NASA Langley-Virginia Space Grant GIS internships

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:09:54 GMT

Hello [firstname], The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) in partnership with NASA Langley Research Center is offering the NASA Langley-VSGC Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship program. This program will place student interns at NASA Langley to support the NASA GIS team. Positions are open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students and are available in summer and fall 2008 and spring 2009. This is a great opportunity for any student...

10-Mar-08 10:09 AM

[firstname], Make Your Nominations Now for Tech Nite 08!

noemail@hrtc.org — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:17:58 GMT

Hello [firstname], Tech Nite is HRTCs premier event of the year. Tech Nite is an annual recognition event for high-tech companies, individuals, entrepreneurs, and innovations of the Hampton Roads region. Each year we gather and recognize the pioneering efforts of those in our community that utilize math and science in new and innovative ways. HRTC and IssueTrak are now accepting nominations for individuals and companies as candidates for the various awards to be presented at the Tech Nite 08 awards gala and dinner....

7-Mar-08 1:17 PM

[firstname], Pentagon South Discussion Available / Upcoming Energy Seminar

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:31:13 GMT

Hello [firstname], Wednesday, March 5 Pentagon South Estimates show defense spending makes up about a third of the regional economy, and that figure is not expected to to taper off any time soon. To position Hampton Roads as a regional defense and homeland security superpower, a growing group of city development officials and local defense contractors are pursuing a new branding strategy that crowns the area Pentagon South. What does this mean for our workforce? This was examined on WHRVs lunch hour call-in talk show HearSay. Download...

6-Mar-08 2:31 PM

[firstname], HRTC Celebrates Its New and Returning Directors and Officers

noemail@hrtc.org — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:38:54 GMT

As the 2008 year gains momentum, HRTC would like to take the opportunity to recognize its new directors and officers, while thanking those returning for another year. HRTC’s directors and officers are imperative for the success of our short-term goals and formulating our long-term strategies and direction. HRTC thanks these individuals for their efforts and commitment on behalf of the Council. Returning Directors Rick Lally, Tim Early, Bob Sharak, Michael Braham, Kurt Schmelz, Frank Logan, Gwyn Williams, Chris Ambrosio, Gregory Stringfield, and Cathy Burke were all voted to...

24-Feb-08 12:38 PM

Court Rules That Foreign Trademark Applicant Must Testify In United States

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently held that a foreign company having no contact with the United States other than filing a trademark application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) can be compelled to testify in this country about matters related to that mark. The ruling, in Rosenruist-Gestao E Servicos LDA v. Virgin Enterprises Ltd., 2007 WL 4535323 (4th Cir. Dec. 27, 2007) (F.3d citation pending) may affect whether, when, and how foreign companies choose to file trademark applications in the United States. In 2002 Rosenruist, a Portuguese company, filed an intent-to-use (ITU) application to register VIRGIN GORDA as a mark for clothing, bags, and related goods. Two years later Richard Branson’s well-known company Virgin Enterprises opposed the application before the PTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). In the opposition proceeding, which is still pending, Virgin Enterprises claims VIRGIN GORDA is likely to cause confusion with the opposer’s...

21-Feb-08 10:00 AM

Announcement of the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Program

noemail@hrtc.org — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Become a Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholar!
Explore where science, math and technology can take you.

Virginia Space Grant Consortium, in partnership with NASA Langley Research
Center, is pleased to announce the Virginia Aerospace Science and
Technology Scholars program.

Open to Virginia high school juniors with an interest in science,
technology, engineering or mathematics, students will complete exploration
themed online coursework and attend a 6-day residential Summer Academy at
NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia from July 27 - August 1,
2008. Forty students will be selected for the 2008 session. As part of
the Summer Academy, Scholars will plan a human mission to Mars in the
company of science, engineering and technology mentors from NASA. Lodging,
meals and transportation costs are covered while at the Academy.

See www.vasts.spacegrant.org for eligibility requirements and more
information. Application deadline is March 14, 2008.

A program flier is attached. Please share this information with all high
school juniors who may be interested.

20-Feb-08 5:15 PM

RSVP NOW for HRTC's Defense and Homeland Security Consortium Full Meeting

noemail@hrtc.org — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:42:45 GMT

Please accept this invitation from the Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) Community of Interest, the Defense & Homeland Security Consortium (DHSC). Defense & Homeland Security Consortium - Full Meeting WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2008, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Westin Town Center 4535 Commerce Street Virginia Beach VA 23462 HOST: Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development ...

18-Feb-08 4:42 PM

LAST CHANCE-Navigating Business with the Federal Government Seminar Series starts 19Feb08 (please forward!)

noemail@hrtc.org — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:44:40 GMT

Educational Opportunities The first initiative of HRTCs Defense and Homeland Security Consortium (DHSC) is the Navigating Business with the Federal Government Seminar Series offered by Tidewater Community College (TCC). This seminar brings senior executives from successful local companies to share their experience on what made them, and their companies, achieve their success. The nine 2-hour sessions meet once a week with a different executive handling each session. Each has a different topic covering all functional areas of managing a business. Business acquisition is covered through strategic planning, marketing, proposal development and working as subcontractor to prime contractors. Business execution covers program management, contract administration, contract and financial accounting and personnel management. Session handouts will provide invaluable future reference material for yourself or for your companys training. If you are new to this industry or have only worked...

17-Feb-08 3:44 PM

"Performance Counts" -- the New Newsletter from Virginia SPQA

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

It is our pleasure to invite you to read the inaugural issue of "Performance Counts" -- the new newsletter from Virginia SPQA. In it, you will find...

2007 Award Recipients
Details about the 2008 Award Cycle
Learning Opportunities in 2008
SPQA Sponsor and Committee information
Future plans for Virginia SPQA

To view the newsletter please click here, or visit the SPQA website and click on the newsletter link on the home page.

Sincerely,
Mark Smith
Board Chair
Virginia SPQA

15-Feb-08 11:00 AM

[firstname], General Assembly Update

noemail@hrtc.org — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:39:37 GMT

Hello [firstname], Below you will find HRTC lobbyist Skip Maupais weekly update and summary of the General Assembly. Members can expect to receive weely updates from Skip as the General Assembly continues to work. Non-members who wish to join the Hampton Roads Technology Council to receive updates such as this and experience all the other benefits that members enjoy, please click HERE or call Leah Snitwongse at 757-249-1585. To download a bill tracking list, please click HERE. ...

7-Feb-08 10:39 AM

Defense and Homeland Security Consortium (DHSC) 14 JAN 08 Meeting Follow-up

noemail@hrtc.org — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:06:41 GMT

What is PentagonSouth? Education/Training Navigating Federal Business Seminar Series Testimonials Networking/Calendar Meeting Notes Goals/Objectives, including Meeting Participants Mentor - Protégé Program DoD/HS Press Add your News Feed DHSC Contacts DHSC Particpants FAQ Encourage...

25-Jan-08 9:06 AM

Virginia Clean Cities Bi-Monthly Status Report

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

2008 Project Rundown Virginia Clean Cities and the Hampton Roads Coalition are managing a half dozen alternative fuel projects for the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2008 thanks to the many stakeholders who partnered to develop these projects or helped to secure grant money to implement them. Summary of Major 2008 Projects that May be of Interest: Fleet Conversion: We are looking for government or private fleets that want to make the conversion away from imported fossil fuels toward greater use of cleaner domestic alternatives like biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas and propane. The idea is to calculate the air quality benefits that would result from a given fleet’s conversion to cleaner fuels and, to a limited extent, greater focus on transportation energy conservation. Then take the conversion proposals shopping for political, financial and technical support to make them happen. ...

15-Jan-08 1:00 PM

Hampton Roads Quality Management Community - Workshop V

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Lean Best Practices Developing a Community of Practice for Regional Process Managers and Practitioners PARTNERS Northrop Grumman Newport News, SQPA NAVSEA, ASQ, AME, SME, SWE, PMI, APICS, INCOSE, VPMEP, Lean Institute at ODU, HRTC Setting Regional Lean Priorities Date Location Time 14 Feb 08 ODU: Webb Center 0800 - 1200 ...

15-Jan-08 11:30 AM

Nanotechnology Day at the Virginia General Assembly

noemail@hrtc.org — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

At the invitation of the legislative members of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS), please share your interest, experience, and activities in nanotechnology with the General Assembly (see flyer attached). The purpose of this event is to have the nanotechnology community converge in force upon Richmond to illustrate the breadth of the ongoing research and commercial activity in Virginia and to help educate the General Assembly as to what nanotechnology is and why it is important to the Commonwealth. It is critical that research and commercial activities be broadly represented. This is your opportunity to show our legislators what nanotechnology means to Virginia. The JCOTS Nanotechnology Advisory Committee will be in the lobby to talk in general terms about nanotechnology with legislators and visitors. Copies of the whitepaper document developed by the committee will be available. There will also be a slide show running at the table with examples of...

15-Jan-08 11:00 AM