TechWeek, 6-Nov-2009

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OSU Medical Center Healthcare IT Summit – Leveraging Federal Stimulus Funding for Healthcare IT Innovation
When: Monday 09-Nov-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Hilton Columbus at Easton
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VMware User Group - Public Sector
When: Tuesday 10-Nov-2009 8:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab
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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
When: Tuesday 10-Nov-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab Training Room
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April Luncheon "Marketing The Teams We Love" presented by Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association
When: Tuesday 13-Apr-2010 11:30 AM
Where: BoMA
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Venture Tech NW Ohio
When: Wednesday 11-Nov-2009 12:00 AM
Where: 300 Madison Ave
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Annual Columbus Workers' Compensation and Employment Law Update
When: Wednesday 11-Nov-2009 8:30 AM
Where: Embassy Suites Dublin
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IBA Members Meeting-Financial Management
When: Wednesday 11-Nov-2009 7:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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IBA Members Meeting-Financial Management
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 7:00 AM
Where: The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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Leaders Breakfast: The Future of Security with Silicon Valley Strategist Joe Gottlieb
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Taste of IT
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 8:00 AM
Where: Sinclair Ponitz Center
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DEC Presents... Jelly at the DEC
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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DEC Presents…Mind, Body, and Business: Achieving a Work—Life Balance
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 10:00 AM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
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DEC Presents...Thriving Under Pressure
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 12:30 PM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
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DEC presents...BASE by the SBDC
When: Thursday 12-Nov-2009 5:30 PM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
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Job Transition Group, North Meeting - Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association
When: Thursday 08-Apr-2010 7:00 PM
Where: Former Fitch Offices
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TechColumbus e-Track Luncheon: Competitive Analysis
When: Friday 13-Nov-2009 11:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus Main Conference Room
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Ohio Environmental Council's Green Gala
When: Saturday 14-Nov-2009 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Athenaeum
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The American Red Cross Blood Battle
When: Monday 16-Nov-2009 10:00 AM
Where: TechColumbus Main Conference Room
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Central Ohio VMWare Users Group meeting
When: Tuesday 17-Nov-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab
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Stimulus Dollars for Your Business: How to get your share (Fayette County)
When: Tuesday 17-Nov-2009 4:00 PM
Where: Center for Economic Opportunity
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Central Ohio ISSA Monthly Meeting
When: Wednesday 18-Nov-2009 7:45 AM
Where: Platform Lab
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Stimulus Dollars for Your Business: How to get your share (Lancaster Fairfield County)
When: Wednesday 18-Nov-2009 4:00 PM
Where: Fat Cat Pizzeria
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Asian Business Development Networking Event
When: Wednesday 18-Nov-2009 6:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Future of Gaming and Business Opportunities with Senior VP of the ESA, Rich Taylor
When: Thursday 19-Nov-2009 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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DEC Presents... Jelly at the DEC
When: Thursday 19-Nov-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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The DEC Presents-When to Jump: Real Life Advice on Becoming a Full-time Entrepreneur
When: Thursday 19-Nov-2009 11:30 AM
Where: The Dublin Entrepreneur Center
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Stimulus Dollars for Your Business: How to get your share (Madison County)-EVENT CANCELLED
When: Thursday 19-Nov-2009 4:00 PM
Where: Madison County Chamber of Commerce
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Invitation to Membership Open House & Reception
When: Thursday 19-Nov-2009 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Spotlight
Ohio’s Business Climate Ranked 4th Highest in the Nation by Site Selection Magazine

In its annual business climate rankings, Site Selection magazine has named Ohio fourth in the nation based on new plant construction data and survey results from site selectors.  The state, which leads the Midwest, is up from seventh place in 2008.  The rankings are determined partially by performance in Conway Data’s New Plant Database, which tracks new and expanded facility activity, and a national survey of corporate site selectors.   [Read More]


Tech News
Investments and Research in CleanTech On the Rise -- Governor Names OSU and Other Universities as Centers of Excellence in Advanced Energy

For the second consecutive quarter, venture capital investments in cleantech companies have experienced significant growth.  According to an Ernst & Young report ,cleantech venture investments reached $965 million in third quarter 2009 – a 46 percent jump over the prior quarter.   The Energy/Electricity Generation sector received the largest amount of these investments ($316 million).  Solar technologies led the way in this sector with $309 million invested across five deals.   [Read More]

Nanotech Center Receives $12.5 M from NSF to Continue Innovation in Bio-Nanotechnolgy

The OSU Nanotech Center has been awarded $12.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue its work in developing affordable nanoengineering of polymeric biomedical devices.  The center was established in 2004 and since then it has advanced technology in this specialized field.   [Read More]

Toobla Represents One of the Top Eight Tech Trends for 2010

Fox News recently ran a list of 8 Tech Trends for 2010  -- a list of tech trends, products and innovations that are available today and how they will affect life in the coming year. [Read More]

Battelle Recognized For Achievements in Homeland Security Technologies – Awarded $13M Contract by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Battelle a $13 million, five-year contract for the continued evaluation of the performance of homeland security technologies in relation to water protection and wide-area decontamination.   [Read More]

Expanded Research Facility to Foster University-Industry Partnerships

Science and Technology Campus Corp (SciTech) has announced the planned expansion of west campus’ research and technology park with the addition of a 40,580-square-foot research and office complex adjacent to the ElectroScience Laboratory on Kinnear Rd.   The complex will be known as the Wireless Communication/Radio Frequency Research Building and is envisioned as a location where university researchers and private industry will come together to advance new technologies.    [Read More]

The Internet Turns 40!

On October 29, 1969, Leonard Kleinrock, a computer scientist at UCLA sent the first message across what was then known as Arpanet.  Kleinrock attempted to send the word “LOGIN” from a host computer at UCLA to another machine at the Stanford Research Institute in Palo Alto.  However, he was only able to send the first two letters before the system failed, making “LO” the first message ever sent on what would become the Internet.   [Read More]

Platform Lab Announces November Tech Events

Platform Lab hosts a variety of events and activities for the Central Ohio tech community. The November line up has recently been announced and can be viewed on the Lab’s Web site.   [Read More]

Member News
e-Cycle to Assist Verizon Customers in Recycling Efforts

NEW YORK –  Verizon Encourages Recycling and Offers Partner Businesses a Way to Help Their Customers Do It Verizon Wholesale Partners Have Option to Offer Cash or Credit for Old Wireless Equipment.Verizon is presenting an attractive wireless device recycling program to its wholesale customers so their end users can trade old wireless devices and peripherals for cash, credit on new equipment or services, or a donation to the charity of their choice. [Read More]

Member News
Experienced Software Developers

There is no doubt that jobs are hard to find in our current economy but you don't have to settle. Northwoods appreciates its team members and invests in each of us with ongoing education, certifications and opportunities to excel.  Northwoods offers generous paid benefits packages to all full time employees.  If you want to work hard, make a difference, and be rewarded for success, Northwoods is the place for you!  [Read More]

Sales Director- Cott Systems

Excellent leader and motivator of people Currently succesful in a (technology) sales management role A road warrior. 50% travel overnight.  Hands-on coach with sales staff and with customers A planner, strategist and analytical person.  Someone who values effective sales process and tools Someone whose personality and style fit into our special family culture at Cott Systems Base pay $90k with total compensation of $130k at 100% of plan; in addition upside opportunity if exceeding plan (with no cap) [Read More]

Licensing Associate

The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in its research activities over the past several years. This has created an opportunity for a Licensing Associate position in the Office of Technology Commercialization. The person in this position will have the opportunity to help shape and grow the commercialization activities at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. [Read More]

Cisco Network Manager

Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technicial or production staff. Has accountability for managing financial resources. Provides technical guidance to employees Develops processes and procedures to implement functional strategies. Recognizes development needs and capability gaps in own area and arranges specific projects/assignments to address needs. [Read More]

Programmer Analyst

Administer and troubleshoot Oracle Warehouse Builder and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Review, approve and participate in the developement of functional ETL requirements. Design and implement objects, indexes, partitions, materialized views, mappings and process flows using Oracle Warehouse Builder. Collaborate on Data Model designs Works directly and independently with Quality Assurance Team, Database Administrators, Source System Developers and Unix Administrators as needed. [Read More]

Oracle DBA

Experience supporting various Oracle databases versions 10GR2 and higher. In depth knowledge with Oracle Database Administration Practical experience in monitoring and tuning proprietary databases, understanding RAID/SAN storage concepts. Experience writing custom stored procedures, working with bulk processing concepts, and some UNIX shell scripting. Practical experience with RMAN backup, local and remote recovery. Datawarehouse exposure a plus. Succinct verbal and written communication skills with various pro [Read More]

Solaris 10 Administrator (Full Time)

We are seeking a full-time Solaris 10 Administrator. Benefits, salaried role. Call for more details: Brian Steel Director, Columbus office 614.944.5712 To apply for the job, please send your resume to bsteel@mirifex.com [Read More]

Informatica Developer

UNICON International, Inc. is a top consulting firm in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to achieving total client and employee satisfaction. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium sized businesses. We work with companies to help them define and meet their IT needs by providing high quality and competitively priced products and services. If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity and quality are among the core principles then apply today at UNICON! [Read More]

Customer Service Associate

General Purpose & Overview A rapidly growing Columbus-based software company is seeking a candidate for the position of Service Associate. This person will provide customer support, service and training on company supported computer applications and platforms. They will troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action to our customers. In addition, the Service Associate will be a key player in our team and provide ideas and feedback on projects, marketing and customer issues. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities [Read More]

Electromechanical Field Engineer

Develop and test theoretical designs with ASHA, ANSI, ASME, and NEIS standards knowledge; Evaluate automation control theory, motion analyses, and basic thermal analyses with mathematical and CAD system; Perform stress calculations on motion control systems, mechanical systems, and linear actuation components; Understand motion and feedback design technologies with emphasis on electromechanical component and system design; Manage projects, such as system calibration or troubleshooting, using engineering principles and techni [Read More]

Front-End Developer

Who We Are Workstate is an interactive consultancy in Columbus, Ohio. Our core group of consultants have been working together to build a company focused on the success of our clients and the personal growth of our employees. We specialize in Website Design, Information Architecture, Website Development, Rich Internet Applications, Intranet Development, and Data Migrations. [Read More]

Electromechanical Field Engineer

Solid understand industrial automation system constructions;  Develop and test theoretical designs with ASHA, ANSI, ASME, and NEIS standards knowledge; Evaluate automation control theory, motion analyses, and basic thermal analyses with mathematical and CAD system; Perform stress calculations on motion control systems, mechanical systems, and linear actuation components; Understand motion and feedback design technologies with emphasis on electromechanical component and system design;  Manage projects, [Read More]

Director of Marketing

Software company is looking for an ambitious, proven Director of Marketing to be responsible for planning, management, implementation and measurement of marketing programs. This is a hands on role as well as a management role working hand in hand with sales. Responsibilities include  [Read More]

Director of Sales

SaaS Software company located in Short North District is looking for an ambitious, proven sales and strategic account management professional to help drive our growing partner channel as well as perform B2B sales. The goal of the Director of Business Development is to find, secure, and build mutually successful, revenue generating partnerships. This will include marketing partnerships, lead generation and pipeline development, and the associated support and marketing activities needed to grow these relationships. [Read More]



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