Nov 4, 2009

Accessing Innovation in a Challenging Economy

Filed under: Programs - Partner — Jillian @ 12:43 pm

Hosted by: ICMI, Illinois Coalition for Manufacturing Innovation

An initiative of: the Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the Chicago Manufacturing Center

Topics Include:

  • How to Gain Access to Capital
  • How to Compete Globally
  • The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
  • How to Access Technology and Supporting Funding
  • Latest Research and Development
  • Innovation in Manufacturing

Speakers Include:

  • Robert Esquivel, US Small Business Administration
  • Eric Mittelstadt, National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
  • Demetria Giannisis, Chicago Manufacturing Center
  • Bonnie L. Richter, Small Business Development Center, Harper College
  • Philip Nash, IIT
  • Ed Daniels, Argonne National Laboratory
  • Guy Brada, A. Finkl & Sons Co.
  • Jamal Yagoobi, IIT

Audience: Small-to medium-sized  manufacturers with fewer than 500 employees

Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Location: Harper College, Palatine, Illinois

For more information, visit www.innovatenow.us/icmi

Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration

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