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INCREASE Community Business Network (ICBN) February Luncheon
When: Thursday 09-Feb-2012 11:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
This month, INCREASE CDC welcomes Dwight Smith, business leader and owner of a multi-million dollar firm, to share both his experience as an entrpreneur and how leadership is the resource to properity.
Time: February 9, 2012 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Our network has been designed to help you succeed as a business owner. We offer four types of membership:
Non-profit-$50 [Read More]
Rhett Ricart: My 13 Biggest Business Mistakes | Invitation Only Event for Company Founders, and C-Level Execs
When: Wednesday 15-Feb-2012 6:00 PM
Where: The Blackwell at The Ohio State University
Join TechColumbus Wednesday, February 15th for the continuation of our Leadership Series: A Conversation with Rhett Ricart.
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Business Breakfast Series: For B2B...to Get Your Foot in the Door...Use a Wedge
When: Thursday 16-Feb-2012 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
Join TechColumbus for our continuing Business Breakfast Series: For B2B...to Get Your Foot in the Door...Use a Wedge. [Read More]
StartUp Weekend Columbus
When: Friday 17-Feb-2012 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
Startup Weekend Columbus is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.
Derek Rey Confirmed Speaker for February 2012 Startup Weekend [Read More]
Business Success Series: Lunch, Lead, Learn. Linxus Communications Luncheon
When: Tuesday 06-Mar-2012 11:00 AM
Where: TechColumbus
Join TechColumbus for our Business Success Series: Lunch, Lead, Learn. Linxus Communications Luncheon. [Read More]
Business Breakfast Series: Heading Off Legal Issues with a Compliant Employee Handbook
When: Thursday 19-Apr-2012 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
Join TechColumbus for our continuing Business Breakfast Series: Heading Off Legal Issues With a Compliant Employee Handbook. [Read More]
Columbus Gamification Summit hosted by AWH-mowbol
When: Wednesday 08-Feb-2012 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
The Columbus Gamification Summit is a half-day event to learn, share, and discuss how gamification strategies, elements, and applications can help companies to achieve their goals and enhance their internal and external customer experiences.
There are three consecutive sessions that will provide some gamification definition and background, show some current gamification examples and successes (in rapid fire mode), and discuss how a gamification strategy and implementation could add value for you. [Read More]
'Securing Mobile Computing Devices' - the Top 10 actions you can take to avoid common threats
When: Wednesday 08-Feb-2012 10:30 AM
Where: OCLC Inc
We all know that Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, thumb drives are convenient and easy to use. They also introduce risk to personal privacy and enterprise data, are highly portable and are frequently unprotected. They are easy to steal or lose, and unless precautions are taken, an unauthorized person can gain access to that information. The results can include crippled devices, personal data loss, disclosure of non-public enterprise data, and potential disciplinary actions for the device owner. [Read More]
Disaster Recovery Solutions Luncheon
When: Wednesday 08-Feb-2012 12:00 PM
Where: Mitchell's Steakhouse
DRS, WeConnect, Cisco and US Signal present a reliable,
affordable, and easy to operate mid-market
Disaster Recovery Solution luncheon. This event is free.
Where: Mitchell’s Steakhouse
1408 Polaris Pkwy.
Columbus, OH 43240
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: Luncheon from 12:00-2:00 pm
Sit-down lunch served at 12:30 pm [Read More]
Protonight
When: Wednesday 08-Feb-2012 6:30 PM
Where: Tech Columbus
This is a great place to work on your pre-pitch ideas. Bring your idea. As a group, we'll talk about it. Make it better. Sometimes teams form to work the idea outside the group. This month, Dan Rockwell of Big Kitty Labs will start the session. Then we will go into our typical idea exchange, spending time on some, moving quickly from idea to idea. Food will be provided by 2checkout.com. [Read More]
DEC & DIBAC Presents: Understand and Value Diversity
When: Thursday 09-Feb-2012 9:00 AM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
In this workshop we will explore ways to use communication tools to bridge differences among our team members. We will identify a process to make the best use of diversity, how to appreciate and leverage the capabilities and values across groups of individuals - diverse in culture, style ability and drive. [Read More]
SEO for Dummies
When: Thursday 09-Feb-2012 11:30 AM
Where: INC@8000
Have you wanted to get a clear, concise overview of how SEO can help your website from an entrepreneurial perspective?
Is your website not getting the traffic you are looking for?
We will take a look at the search landscape and go over some small changes that will make a big impact on your bottom line. Higher search rankings mean more traffic to your website, and SEO is a cost-effective way to increase visitors and revenue.
At the workshop you will learn:
What is SEO and Why should it matter to you? [Read More]
CIPLA--Local Patent Rules and National Patent Pilot Projects, Feb. 09, 2012 meeting
When: Thursday 09-Feb-2012 11:30 AM
Where: The Athletic Club of Columbus
During this February’s meeting, Judge Frost of United States District Court for Southern District, will present “Local Patent Rules for United States District Court for Southern District of Ohio and National Patent Pilot Projects", which includes the following topics:
I. Local Patent Rules - United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
A. Review of local patent rules
1. General provisions
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Rise of the Micro-VCs, Accelerators & Other Seed-Stage Funding Trends
When: Friday 10-Feb-2012 8:30 AM
Where: Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg is making this complementary program available by video in its Columbus office. Our panelists will discuss changes and trends in the funding ecosystem and how entrepreneurs can leverage knowledge of these developments to achieve their own seed-stage fundings goals. It is not available by webcast. Panelists: [Read More]
Business Information Class II - Research Strategies for Business Growth
When: Monday 13-Feb-2012 1:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
Are you an entrepreneur? Attend our FREE two-hour class to learn how to:
- Use our resources to research an industry and target your market
- Create demographic and market segmentation reports by using Business Decision
- Find trade journal articles about your industry through Business Source Premier
- Find tutorials to help you research a company, industry or demographics
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Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn Advertising
When: Wednesday 15-Feb-2012 11:30 AM
Where: INC@8000
Wondering how to leverage the most use out of LinkedIn as more than just business networking site? Find out in this 90-minute workshop how to utilize LinkedIn’s network of over 120 million professionals to market your business or brand to your advantage.
Leaving the workshop you will learn: [Read More]
UPTECH Accelerator in Columbus, Ohio
When: Wednesday 15-Feb-2012 4:30 PM
Where: Qwirk Columbus
Have a great idea for a startup? Have a product that just needs more money to take it to the next level? Big Ideas require equity investments; UpTech is providing $100,000 in seed capital for 10 companies.
What: UPTECH Accelerator in Columbus, Ohio
When: February 15, 2012 @ 4:30pm
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NASA'S 2012 Future Forum
When: Monday 20-Feb-2012 1:30 PM
Where: The Ohio State University
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Honorable Senator John Glenn’s flight of Friendship 7 and to hear about America’s exciting new chapter in space exploration. [Read More]
Business Information Class I - Startup Entrepreneurs
When: Wednesday 22-Feb-2012 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
Are you an entrepreneur? Attend our FREE two-hour class to learn how to:
- Use our catalog to find print and eBooks on writing a business plan
- Research an industry using our resources
- Find B2B contacts through Reference USA
- Use the Legal Forms resource to find legal and business forms
- Find tutorials to help you research a company, industry or demographics
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Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Symposium Hosted by Battelle
When: Tuesday 28-Feb-2012 5:00 PM
Where: The Ohio State University
In support of our commitment to promoting the diversity and readiness of the next generation of science and technology leaders, Battelle will host a "Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Symposium" Feb. 28 – March 1, 2012. A first-night reception at Battelle will be followed by a day and a half of keynote speeches, panel discussions, poster sessions and oral presentations at the Blackwell Inn on the campus of The Ohio State University. [Read More]
Women and the New American Dream: Opportunity Nation at Otterbein University
When: Friday 09-Mar-2012 6:00 PM
Where: Otterbein University
The role of higher education in ensuring future opportunities for women. [Read More]
Netwave March Madness Event
When: Friday 16-Mar-2012 10:00 AM
Where: Netwave Headquarters
Netwave in conjunction with HP, VMware and other sponsors will be hosting a March Madness event at Netwave Headquarters. There will be guest speakers in Virtualization, Storage and Back up. This is an all day event with big screen tvs broadcasting the NCAA games, food, beverages and contests and give aways. Its a don't miss opportunity to learn new technologies and enjoy some basketball in the interim. Register at the link provided. Hope to see you there. [Read More]
The Ohio Business Matchmaker 2012
When: Tuesday 20-Mar-2012 1:00 PM
Where: Wright State University
The Ohio Business Matchmaker 2012 is a unique opportunity for buyers and sellers of goods and services to come together. More than 250 buyers will be on hand for one-on-one meetings with small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUB zone, and women-owned businesses. Buyers are from city, state, county, and federal agencies, as well as prime contractors and other organziations with combined purchasing budgets representing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of opportunities. [Read More]
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