" I was very impressed with the entrepreneurial talent I met at Techconnex. If the Tech Valley is going to fulfill its mission, we need risk-takers willing to start companies and a culture of collaboration to support them. Great ideas need a talented private sector, investors, service providers, advisors, and introductions. I relocated here from the West Coast and I sincerely hope we can leverage all the technology assets in the area, but it starts with an entrepreneurial spirit. "
Rick Donah,
Co-Founder and former CEO of Payroll Online Corporation.
Entrepreneur |
TechConnex Events
TechConnex holds technology seminars & fiestas which provide a unique forum for technical, business and social interaction with more than 130 of the Region's software, technology and business professionals.
Interested in sponsoring a TechConnex? 2008 Sponsors Include: Administaff, Anchor Agency, Autotask, CommSoft, Heslin Rothenberg Farley and Mesiti, and Tech Valley Communications.
Email us at TechConnex Sponsorships.
Fiesta - March 20, 2008: Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur
Location: Jillians's (Parking Map for downtown)
Parking is available at the Crowne Plaza for a discounted rate of $6.00. In addition there are multiple garages and lots. The Albany Parking Authority’s Columbia Street garage: turn towards the river on Columbia from Broadway and the entrance is just behind Kiernan Plaza-Bank of America building.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm (Presentation) 6:00 - 8:00pm (Networking)
Panelists:
Partner Event - April 23: Inaugural TechConnex & CCI Innovation Forum
Please join us on April 23 at 4:45 for the Inaugural Innovation Forum co-hosted by TechConnex and the University at Albany's College of Computing and Information. The Innovation Forum will highlight new technologies that you should know about. Expert presenter: Kathie Legg, former Political Producer for Yahoo! and now starting up a new mobile division for the LA Times. No charge to attend - Networking opportunities!
Location: Life Sciences Research Building, D’Ambra Auditorium
Topic: Politics and New Media, presented by Kathie Legg, former Political Producer for Yahoo!
Presented by: UAlbany’s College of Computing and Information
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:30pm
Event Flyer: Click Here
Register: Click Here
Directions: Click Here
There is a Visitor’s Parking Lot (P2) across from the Life Sciences building. You may enter the Life Sciences building at the front main entrance or from the side door (same side as the Visitor’s Parking Lot)
Fiesta - May 15, 2008: Opportunities in the Global Market Place
Location: Jillians's (Parking Map for downtown)
Presented by: Jerry Shaye, Economic Development Program
Administrator
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- How to identify and qualify potential foreign partners to begin or to increase exports
- Resources available to support exporters
- How to collect on foreign sales
- Developing a culturally sensitive, multilingual website
- Questions and answers
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm (Presentation) 6:00 - 8:00pm (Networking)
Fiesta - July 17, 2008: Summer BBQ
Presented by: CommSoft and Tech Valley Communications
Location: Thompson Hill Mansion, 96 Thompson Hill Road, Renssealer
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Fiesta - August 21, 2008: Summer BBQ
Presented by: Autotask Corporation
Location: 26 Tech Valley Drive, Ste. 2, East Greenbush
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Fiesta - October 16, 2008: Trademarks and Branding
Develop and protect goodwill and consumer recognition for goods and services
Location: TBA
Presented by: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm (Presentation) 6:00 - 8:00pm (Networking)
Other Upcoming Events
September 10 - November 12
Greene County Dept of Planning & Economic Development: Fall 2008 Microenterprise Assistance Program
