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r _n, p. k 4 4,-' Developing Strong Incubation Projects:A
<br /> ME Global Perspective
<br /> Turn Your Incubator into a Hub of -� Get three perspectives on what it takes to help small business-
<br /> / es grow in countries where entrepreneurship is either new or •
<br /> Entrepreneurial Activity
<br /> dil, redeveloping.Despite some challenges,their lessons learned
<br /> Developing an entrepreneur's club,maximizing an affili- IaAti► underscore how universal the challenge of incubation can be.
<br /> ates'program and building a multi-faceted business center WNW Speakers to be announcedg
<br /> announced.
<br /> for a community's entrepreneurs:These are strategies that
<br /> have put three different incubators at the very center of
<br /> regional job creation.Chances are,there are strategies
<br /> Roundtable Discussion:How to Have a
<br /> here that your incubator can adopt or adapt. Healthy State Incubator Association
<br /> A well-developed mission,effective bylaws,solid planning,
<br /> Glenn Doell,Director,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
<br /> Incubator Center,Troy,NY steady participation,a sound board structure and leader-
<br /> Keith Molzer,Entrepreneurial Programs Manager,Center for ship skills are all important ingredients to effective state
<br /> incubator associations.Enter this discussion round to
<br /> Business Innovation,Kansas City,MO
<br /> Bob Ritter,Executive Director,Dutchess County Business explore ways your state association can operate better.
<br /> Development Center,Poughkeepsie,NY
<br /> Roundtable Discussion:Lobbying Tips
<br /> Choosing the Right and Techniques
<br /> � Telecommunication Technologies f ,.� $ Discuss what comprises lobbying and how to do it effec-
<br /> Minimize the pain and suffering of choosing the right• tively,economically and with limited resources.Also
<br /> telecommunications technologies.A seasoned communica- important:legal issues.The government is tightening
<br /> tions specialist shares criteria for deciding what equipment, scrutiny of lobbying,so you may be doing it without realiz-
<br /> local area networks,and phone services fit your needs and ing.This promises to be an interesting exchange.
<br /> your budget.
<br /> Joseph A.Grace,Executive Director,New Orleans Technology
<br /> Council,New Orleans,LA 0' 6:15-7:15 p.m.
<br /> Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!
<br /> Roundtable Discussion:Serving Off-Site Clients It's never too soon to get the evening off to a rousing start!
<br /> Affiliate programs increase incubator revenues,expand its This reception offers times to meet old friends and make
<br /> capacity to serve regional businesses and bring greater visi- new acquaintances—or maybe,kiss a fish!
<br /> bility,hence,greater support from the community.Come •
<br /> share with others the nuts and bolts of managing an effec-
<br /> tive program to serve off-site clients. 7:15-9:15 p.m.
<br /> NBIA Awards Dinner
<br /> Roundtable Discussion:International Trade
<br /> for Small Business
<br /> If you're involved in international trade,then you no doubt
<br /> have questions to ask,tricks of the trade to share and a few
<br /> lessons to share.This session is open to entrepreneurs,incuba-
<br /> tor professionals and anyone who can lend perspective.
<br /> 7:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
<br /> Microsoft Demonstration
<br /> entex 96 open
<br /> Choosing just the right business software can give you a
<br /> competitive business advantage,not to mention save time
<br /> and resources.Microsoft believes its products are tailor-made 8-9.15 a.m.
<br /> to small business.They'll demonstrate Windows 95,Office
<br /> for Windows 95 and other Windows-based products. Networking Breakfast Tables
<br /> Take your continental breakfast into the dining room and join
<br /> an interesting conversation,or check out the action in entex 96.
<br /> 3.30-3.45 p.m. Coffee Break
<br /> 3:45-5:15 p.m. ► 9:30-10:45 a.m.
<br /> Membership Forum TQM—Preparing for Prime Time
<br /> tis
<br /> Interested in learning about NBIA activities,member ser- I Total Quality Management(TQM)can structure a small
<br /> vices and future plans?This afternoon's refreshments will business for success and,contrary to myth,can be cost-
<br /> be set up in the membership forum,so grab a snack,find a effective in the process!Creating strategic partnerships to
<br /> seat and make yourself comfortable while learning more promote TQM in your community can benefit your incu-
<br /> about this membership association.Join the Association's bator and your clients.
<br /> Board of Directors and staff for an informative,lively ses- G.Lawrence Green,Business Process Improvement Advisor, •
<br /> sion.Members and nonmembers welcome. McDermott International,New Orleans,LA
<br /> Second speaker to be announced.
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