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			<title>HTC Client Fee</title>

			<description>  HTC Client Fee  Start Date: 1-Jan-20 8:00 AM  End Time:  1-Jan-20 5:00 PM  Location:  Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX 77002  Speaker:   Event Details: Pay your annual client fee online! HTC Client Company CEO,   In order to speed up processing of your annual client fees we have created a link that will allow you to submit your client dues electronically. The fee is $500, and you will receive an email confirmation once the charge has been authorized.    Click on the Register for this event link above to make your payment. Please make sure to make it clear which company this is for if you are not using a corporate credit card so that we can match it up to our accounting records.  If you have problems, please contact Deborah Schachtner at 832-476-9278, or dschachtner@houstontech.org. If you have any questions about invoicing or your fee status, contact Jack Sim at jsim@houstontech.org             Houston Technology Center   410 Pierce Street Houston, TX 77002    
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:20:29 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?312</link>

			<title>HTC Service Provider Fee</title>

			<description>  HTC Service Provider Fee  Start Date: 1-Jan-20 8:00 AM  End Time:  1-Jan-20 5:00 PM  Location:  Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX 77002  Speaker:   Event Details: Pay your annual Service Provider fee online! HTC Service Provider,   In order to speed up processing of your annual fees we have created a link that will allow you to submit your dues electronically. The fee is $500, and you will receive an email confirmation once the charge has been authorized.    Click on the Register for this event link above to make your payment. Please make sure to make it clear which company this is for if you are not using a corporate credit card so that we can match it up to our accounting records.  If you have problems, please contact Deborah Schachtner at 832-476-9278, or dschachtner@houstontech.org. If you have any questions about invoicing or your fee status, contact Jack Sim at jsim@houstontech.org             Houston Technology Center   410 Pierce Street Houston, TX 77002    
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 21:32:45 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?313</link>

			<title>HTC Client Application Fee</title>

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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?313&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;HTC Client Application Fee&lt;/span&gt;
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Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20200101T140000Z&quot;&gt;1-Jan-20 8:00 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20200101T230000Z&quot;&gt;1-Jan-20 5:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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Location: &lt;span class=&quot;location&quot;&gt;
Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX 77002&lt;/span&gt;
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Speaker: &lt;br&gt;
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Event Details: &lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;COLOR: #333399; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Pay your client application fee online!&lt;/font&gt;
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In order to speed up processing of your applicationfees we have created a link that will allow you to&amp;nbsp;submit your dues electronically. The fee is $100, and you will receive an email confirmation once the charge has been authorized.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br/&gt;
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If you have problems, please contact Deborah Schachtner at 832-476-9278, or &lt;/font&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:dschachtner@houstontech.org&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#cc6600&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;dschachtner@houstontech.org&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;410 Pierce Street&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;TX&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 17:38:50 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?326</link>

			<title>HTC Technology Showcase Exhibiting Company Fee</title>

			<description>  HTC Technology Showcase Exhibiting Company Fee  Start Date: 1-Jan-20 8:00 AM  End Time:  1-Jan-20 5:00 PM  Location:  Hyatt Regency Houston  Speaker: Governor Rick Perry   Event Details:  EXHIBITING COMPANY FEE ONLINE PAYMENT  HTC Client Company,   Exhibiting company fees for HTCs Technology Showcase, October 11, 2005 can now be paid online.   The fee to exhibit at the Technology Showcase is $150 per company and includes, in addition to a table-top exhibit space, two individual registrations.  Additional individual registrations can be purchased online. Click here for more information and registration of additional individuals from your company.   After payment has been submitted online, you will receive an email confirmation once the charge has been authorized.  TO SUBMIT YOUR EXHIBITING PAYMENT ONLINE:  Click on the Register for this event link above to make your payment. Please make sure to state clearly the name and information of the exhibiting compnay.  If you have...
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 15:18:18 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?371</link>

			<title>Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference Presentation Fee</title>

			<description>  Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference Presentation Fee  Start Date: 1-Jan-20 8:00 AM  End Time:  1-Jan-20 5:00 PM  Location:  Houston Marriott Westchase  Speaker:   Event Details:  JANUARY 25-26, 2006  Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel 2900 Briarpark Drive Houston, Texas  ONLINE PRESENTATION FEE PAYMENT    In order to speed up processing of your presentation fee we have created a link that will allow you to submit your dues electronically. The fee is $300, and you will receive an email confirmation once the charge has been authorized.    Click on the Register for this event link above to make your payment. You will need to register as a non-member. Please include the name of your co-presenter in the Comments/Notes section.  Please be sure to make it clear which company this is for if you are not using a corporate credit card so that we can match it up to our accounting records.  If you have problems, please contact Deborah Schachtner at 832-476-9278, or...
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:40:52 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?704</link>

			<title>Technology Champions Meeting</title>

			<description>  Technology Champions Meeting  Start Date: 6-Jun-08 7:15 AM  End Time:  6-Jun-08 9:00 AM  Location:  Houston Technology Center  Speaker:   Event Details: Technology Champions Meeting     Friday, June 6, 2008  7:15 - 9:00 a.m.        HTCs Technology Champions meetings offer you some of the best networking opportunities in Houston.   Gathering a community of business leaders who work together to help the growth of technology in our city, these meetings are the best forum to meet those who make a difference and get involved with the various technology sectors in Houston.   Join us at our upcoming meeting to hear exciting presentations from three of our Client companies discussing innovative technologies. You will also hear an update on latest technology developments in Houston and some of HTC&#8217;s upcoming events and initiatives to help you stay up-to-date on what matters to you.       Fees:  FREE for Technology Champions and HTC Tenants                 $25 all others           EARLY BIRD...
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 13:47:32 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?695</link>

			<title>HTC Orientation</title>

			<description>  HTC Orientation  Start Date: 28-May-08 4:00 PM  End Time:  28-May-08 5:30 PM  Speaker:   Event Details: ORIENTATION    Houston Technology Center invites you to join us for a free Orientation seminar and learn how HTC accelerates the growth and success of emerging technology companies.  The seminar is open to anyone interested in learning about HTC&#8217;s acceleration process.  All companies applying to be HTC Clients are required to attend an Orientation session.              Free Orientation seminars are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday                        of each month, 4:00&#8212;5:00 P.M.                           REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED           HOUSTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER          410 PIERCE STREET, HOUSTON                713.658.1750         
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:31:34 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?698</link>

			<title>HTC-University: Introduction to Entrepreneurship</title>

			<description>  HTC-University: Introduction to Entrepreneurship  Start Date: 28-May-08 8:15 AM  End Time:  28-May-08 5:00 PM  Location:  Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX   Speaker:   Event Details: Introduction to Entrepreneurship  Wednesday, May 28, 2008  8:15 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.  HTC, 410 Pierce    How should you structure your business and plans today  in order to attract and be ready to accept investment in the future?           HTC-University is a workshop designed to provide technology entrepreneurs the tools necessary to launch and grow their business.  The workshop will review the basics of business plan development and guide you on proper structure of your plan and business to help you attract and be prepared to accept investment in the future. Funding options and marketing strategies will also be discussed.  Attendees will receive a workshop manual containing a wealth of information to help them as they apply the principles covered in class. Class size is limited to allow attendees...
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:54:42 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?699</link>

			<title>2008 DIGITAL ENERGY Conference and Exhibition</title>

			<description>  2008 DIGITAL ENERGY Conference and Exhibition  Start Date: 20-May-08 8:00 AM  End Time:  21-May-08 5:00 PM  Location:  Marriott Westchase  Speaker:   Event Details:    Reflecting a focus on the merging of E&amp;P with IT and the impact it is having on the way we do business. The SPE Gulf Coast Section is pleased to announce the 2008 Digital Energy Conference and Exhibition, to be held on May 20 and 21 at the Marriott Westchase in Houston Texas.  As with prior years the conference will focus on leading edge applications of computing and communications technology to the upstream oil and gas business. It is an important occasion for E&amp;P professionals to gather with IT experts to better understand the opportunities and challenges.   This year we are delighted to have the involvement of both the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the Geophysical Society of Houston. This broadens the conference to include all applications of IT to our business.   The Chairman of the Conference is Don...
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:06:05 GMT</pubDate>

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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?696</link>

			<title>Rice Alliance Life Science Technology Venture Forum</title>

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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/?696&quot;&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;Rice Alliance Life Science Technology Venture Forum&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20080515T130000Z&quot;&gt;15-May-08 8:00 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20080515T233000Z&quot;&gt;15-May-08 6:30 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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Location: &lt;span class=&quot;location&quot;&gt;
Rice University, Jones Graduate School - McNair Hall, Houston, TX 77005&lt;/span&gt;
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Speaker: &lt;br&gt;
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Event Details: &lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Showcasing the Most Promising&amp;nbsp;Life Science Technology Companies&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Learn about new life science commercial applications from 35-40 companies
    &lt;li&gt;Gain insights from some of the nation's most prominent Venture Capitalists in the life sciences
    &lt;li&gt;The Top Ten &quot;Most Promising&quot; Life Science Companies will be recognized at the close of the Forum&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alliance.rice.edu/alliance/LSVF08_Register.asp?SnID=2108292044&quot;&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&amp;nbsp;
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&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Rice University, Jones Graduate School - McNair Hall
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;6100 Main Street&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;TX&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77005&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:36:10 GMT</pubDate>

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			<title>IT Screening Committee Meeting</title>
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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/288/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090414T163000Z&quot;&gt;14-Apr-09 11:30 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090414T183000Z&quot;&gt;14-Apr-09 1:30 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;410 Pierce&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 18:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Startup Houston Happy Hour</title>
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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/276/&quot;&gt;
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Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090402T230000Z&quot;&gt;2-Apr-09 6:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090403T010000Z&quot;&gt;2-Apr-09 8:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;The Tasting Room @ River Oaks
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;2409 W Alabama St&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;country-name&quot;&gt;USA&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77098&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>IT Screening Committee Meeting</title>
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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/287/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090310T163000Z&quot;&gt;10-Mar-09 11:30 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090310T183000Z&quot;&gt;10-Mar-09 1:30 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;410 Pierce&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 18:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Startup Houston Happy Hour</title>
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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/275/&quot;&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
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&lt;span class=&quot;country-name&quot;&gt;USA&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77098&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>IT Screening Committee Meeting</title>
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&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/286/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090210T173000Z&quot;&gt;10-Feb-09 11:30 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
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End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090210T193000Z&quot;&gt;10-Feb-09 1:30 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Houston Technology Center
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;410 Pierce&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 18:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<category>Events</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/274/</link>
			<title>Startup Houston Happy Hour</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;vevent&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/274/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090206T000000Z&quot;&gt;5-Feb-09 6:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090206T020000Z&quot;&gt;5-Feb-09 8:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;The Tasting Room @ River Oaks
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;2409 W Alabama St&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;country-name&quot;&gt;USA&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77098&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>
			<category>Events</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/285/</link>
			<title>IT Screening Committee Meeting</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;vevent&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/285/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090113T173000Z&quot;&gt;13-Jan-09 11:30 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090113T193000Z&quot;&gt;13-Jan-09 1:30 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Houston Technology Center
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;410 Pierce&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 18:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<category>Events</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/273/</link>
			<title>Startup Houston Happy Hour</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;vevent&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/273/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20090102T000000Z&quot;&gt;1-Jan-09 6:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20090102T020000Z&quot;&gt;1-Jan-09 8:00 PM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;The Tasting Room @ River Oaks
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;2409 W Alabama St&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;country-name&quot;&gt;USA&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77098&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>
			<category>Events</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/191/</link>
			<title>Sunrise Toastmasters Meeting</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;vevent&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/191/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20081229T130000Z&quot;&gt;29-Dec-08 7:00 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20081229T141500Z&quot;&gt;29-Dec-08 8:15 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Houston Technology Center
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:48:05 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>
			<category>Events</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/190/</link>
			<title>Sunrise Toastmasters Meeting</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;vevent&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;url&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/en/cev/r/dt/190/&quot;&gt;
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;
Start Date: &lt;abbr class=&quot;dtstart&quot; title=&quot;20081222T130000Z&quot;&gt;22-Dec-08 7:00 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
End Time: 
&lt;abbr class=&quot;dtend&quot; title=&quot;20081222T141500Z&quot;&gt;22-Dec-08 8:15 AM&lt;/abbr&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;vcard&quot;&gt;
&lt;a class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Houston Technology Center
&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:48:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<category>Articles</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/art/?136</link>
			<title>Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Technology Community</title>
			<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Startup Community&lt;br&gt;
&lt;embed flashvars=&quot;autoplay=false&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.ustream.tv/flash/video/370826&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; width=&quot;320&quot;&gt;
    &lt;br&gt;
    Part One (Starts at 4 minutes in)&lt;br&gt;
    &lt;br&gt;
    &lt;embed flashvars=&quot;autoplay=false&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.ustream.tv/flash/video/370967&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; width=&quot;320&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        Part Two&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;The Art of the Start&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/articles/136/Guy%20Kawasaki%20-%20The%20Art%20of%20the%20Start%20-%20HTC%204-24-2008.ppt&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;
        Download&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The Art of the Start Presentation&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        Thanks to our generous sponsors:&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.networksolutions.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/Network Solutions.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;157&quot; width=&quot;376&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whiteboardlabs.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/WhiteboardLabs.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;261&quot; width=&quot;482&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;/span&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/Chron.com.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; width=&quot;525&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.localreachllc.com/blog&quot;&gt;&lt;img longdesc=&quot;&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/GetReel.png&quot; align=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; width=&quot;256&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;25-Apr-08 3:00 PM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Technology Community</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Startup Community&lt;br&gt;
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    &lt;br&gt;
    Part One (Starts at 4 minutes in)&lt;br&gt;
    &lt;br&gt;
    &lt;embed flashvars=&quot;autoplay=false&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.ustream.tv/flash/video/370967&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; width=&quot;320&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        Part Two&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;The Art of the Start&quot; href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/articles/136/Guy%20Kawasaki%20-%20The%20Art%20of%20the%20Start%20-%20HTC%204-24-2008.ppt&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;
        Download&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The Art of the Start Presentation&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        Thanks to our generous sponsors:&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.networksolutions.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/Network Solutions.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;157&quot; width=&quot;376&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whiteboardlabs.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/WhiteboardLabs.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;261&quot; width=&quot;482&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;/span&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/Chron.com.png&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; width=&quot;525&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
        &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.localreachllc.com/blog&quot;&gt;&lt;img longdesc=&quot;&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/6740/GetReel.png&quot; align=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; width=&quot;256&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<author>noemail@houstontech.org</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<category>Articles</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/art/?135</link>
			<title>Kinesix and Shengzuo Land First Software Contract in China</title>
			<description> China Power Investment Corporation will use Sendera for data management in local plants  July 17, 2006 (Beijing, China) - This month, China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) will become the first local customer to implement Sendera, a collaborative software product from HTC member Kinesix Software and Beijings Shengzuo Software Technology Inc. Sendera, customized specifically for the Chinese market, allows users to view dynamic streaming data graphics over the Internet via any Java-enabled Web browser.    Sendera manages the flow of information between Web browsers and back-end data sources, allowing any business unit in the enterprise to view the same live, operational data seen by engineers in the control center. Sendera also allows users to custom-build the graphic displays that animate and manage their real-time data &amp;ndash; without requiring any programming on the end-users part.   CPI, established from the constituent businesses of the former State Power Corporation of China,... 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;19-Jul-06 1:15 PM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>Kinesix and Shengzuo Land First Software Contract in China</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary> China Power Investment Corporation will use Sendera for data management in local plants  July 17, 2006 (Beijing, China) - This month, China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) will become the first local customer to implement Sendera, a collaborative software product from HTC member Kinesix Software and Beijings Shengzuo Software Technology Inc. Sendera, customized specifically for the Chinese market, allows users to view dynamic streaming data graphics over the Internet via any Java-enabled Web browser.    Sendera manages the flow of information between Web browsers and back-end data sources, allowing any business unit in the enterprise to view the same live, operational data seen by engineers in the control center. Sendera also allows users to custom-build the graphic displays that animate and manage their real-time data &amp;ndash; without requiring any programming on the end-users part.   CPI, established from the constituent businesses of the former State Power Corporation of China,...</itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/art/?134</link>
			<title>Fund Raising Survey Results</title>
			<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#000080&quot; size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fund Raising Survey Results&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at &lt;st1:place w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;st1:placename w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/st1:placename&gt; &lt;st1:placename w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;A&amp;amp;M&lt;/st1:placename&gt; &lt;st1:placetype w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;University&lt;/st1:placetype&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/st1:place&gt; invited over 100 companies to participate in a Fund-Raising Survey. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;Incubators and angel investing groups around the state provided many of the contacts for the Survey. The Center&amp;rsquo;s staff and volunteers identified other contacts through web searches and personal contacts. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The focus of the Survey is the experiences of companies attempting to raise capital during calendar year 2004. Not all companies we contacted had actively engaged in fund-raising activities during the year.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The results of the survey, which contains both qualitative and quantitative insights, are provided here.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/files/789/Fund%20Raising%20Survey.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SURVEY RESULTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;8-Mar-06 1:00 PM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>Fund Raising Survey Results</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#000080&quot; size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fund Raising Survey Results&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at &lt;st1:place w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;st1:placename w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/st1:placename&gt; &lt;st1:placename w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;A&amp;amp;M&lt;/st1:placename&gt; &lt;st1:placetype w:st=&quot;on&quot;&gt;University&lt;/st1:placetype&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/st1:place&gt; invited over 100 companies to participate in a Fund-Raising Survey. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;Incubators and angel investing groups around the state provided many of the contacts for the Survey. The Center&amp;rsquo;s staff and volunteers identified other contacts through web searches and personal contacts. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The focus of the Survey is the experiences of companies attempting to raise capital during calendar year 2004. Not all companies we contacted had actively engaged in fund-raising activities during the year.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;The results of the survey, which contains both qualitative and quantitative insights, are provided here.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/files/789/Fund%20Raising%20Survey.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SURVEY RESULTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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			<author>noemail@houstontech.org</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<category>Articles</category>
			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/art/?132</link>
			<title>Capitalizing on Internet Marketing</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Click on the following links to download the presentations:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/HTC%20Internet%20Marketing%20Presentation%20-%20Steve%20Latham%201%2013%2006%20ppt.ppt&quot;&gt;Steve Latham&amp;nbsp;presentation&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/2__EdSchipul_SearchEngine.ppt&quot;&gt;Ed Schipul presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/3_TenaMatta_EmailMarketingt.ppt&quot;&gt;Tena Andrus presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/4_KelseyRuger_WebAnalytics.ppt&quot;&gt;Kelsey Ruger presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;27-Jan-06 9:00 AM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>Capitalizing on Internet Marketing</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Click on the following links to download the presentations:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/HTC%20Internet%20Marketing%20Presentation%20-%20Steve%20Latham%201%2013%2006%20ppt.ppt&quot;&gt;Steve Latham&amp;nbsp;presentation&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/2__EdSchipul_SearchEngine.ppt&quot;&gt;Ed Schipul presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/3_TenaMatta_EmailMarketingt.ppt&quot;&gt;Tena Andrus presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstontech.org/attachments/calendarevents/383/4_KelseyRuger_WebAnalytics.ppt&quot;&gt;Kelsey Ruger presentation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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			<title>Sales Force Strategies for Start-ups</title>
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			<title>Powerhouse production company becomes CVBG&#8217;s Interactive Broadcast Partner</title>
			<description>June 6, 2005   Powerhouse production company becomes CVBGs Interactive Broadcast Partner  Classic Worldwide Productions, a renowned full-service film and television production company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is now CVBGs first Interactive Broadcast Partner (IBP).  As an IBP, Classic Worldwide will introduce CVBG and its broadcasting solutions to their clients as an added value to their production offerings. Their clients include:   &amp;bull; American Idol &amp;bull; MSNBC &amp;bull; Fox News &amp;bull; Fox Sports Ohio &amp;bull; Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. &amp;bull; American Greetings &amp;bull; Barnes Distribution &amp;bull; N B A Entertainment &amp;bull; Roadway Express  We are extremely pleased that Classic Worldwide has the confidence in Continental Vista to share our services and broadcasting solutions with their clients, said Greg Demetriades, CEO of Continental Vista.  Bob Anderson, vice president and creative director of Classic Worldwide, said he has supported Demetriades for several years during the... 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;7-Jun-05 9:00 AM
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			<itunes:subtitle>Powerhouse production company becomes CVBG&#8217;s Interactive Broadcast Partner</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>June 6, 2005   Powerhouse production company becomes CVBGs Interactive Broadcast Partner  Classic Worldwide Productions, a renowned full-service film and television production company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is now CVBGs first Interactive Broadcast Partner (IBP).  As an IBP, Classic Worldwide will introduce CVBG and its broadcasting solutions to their clients as an added value to their production offerings. Their clients include:   &amp;bull; American Idol &amp;bull; MSNBC &amp;bull; Fox News &amp;bull; Fox Sports Ohio &amp;bull; Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. &amp;bull; American Greetings &amp;bull; Barnes Distribution &amp;bull; N B A Entertainment &amp;bull; Roadway Express  We are extremely pleased that Classic Worldwide has the confidence in Continental Vista to share our services and broadcasting solutions with their clients, said Greg Demetriades, CEO of Continental Vista.  Bob Anderson, vice president and creative director of Classic Worldwide, said he has supported Demetriades for several years during the...</itunes:summary>
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			<title>Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight</title>
			<description>Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight With New Wireless Credit Card Terminals  HOUSTON, TX, April 14, 2005 &amp;ndash;Spirit Airlines announced today that it will now conduct in-flight credit card transactions for their passengers snack and beverage sales utilizing Commerciant- LPs new MobileScape&amp;trade; wireless, hand-held credit card terminals. MobileScape&amp;trade; provides the Spirit flight attendants with the ability to process quickly and easily a passengers credit card transaction, saving employee time while better serving the needs of their passengers.   We are delighted to be working with Commerciant on this innovative and technology advanced solution for inflight purchases. Initially, these will be used for our snack and liquor sales but with such versatile technology, they will support new and future ideas in onboard service said Ben Baldanza, President and Chief Operating Officer of Spirit Airlines. We know our customers will appreciate our being cashless for their... 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;13-May-05 2:00 PM
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			<itunes:subtitle>Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight With New Wireless Credit Card Terminals  HOUSTON, TX, April 14, 2005 &amp;ndash;Spirit Airlines announced today that it will now conduct in-flight credit card transactions for their passengers snack and beverage sales utilizing Commerciant- LPs new MobileScape&amp;trade; wireless, hand-held credit card terminals. MobileScape&amp;trade; provides the Spirit flight attendants with the ability to process quickly and easily a passengers credit card transaction, saving employee time while better serving the needs of their passengers.   We are delighted to be working with Commerciant on this innovative and technology advanced solution for inflight purchases. Initially, these will be used for our snack and liquor sales but with such versatile technology, they will support new and future ideas in onboard service said Ben Baldanza, President and Chief Operating Officer of Spirit Airlines. We know our customers will appreciate our being cashless for their...</itunes:summary>
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			<title>CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution</title>
			<description>CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution  May 12, 2005  With the May 8 broadcast of American Universitys commencement ceremonies, Continental Vista Broadcasting Group extended its presence in universities beyond sports programming, opening up new opportunities for academic departments to utilize the broadcasting technology that already serves their athletic programs.  CVBGs versatile, end-to-end solution enabled American University to broadcast its 2005 commencement live via MSBN, the same sports network that brings sports fans the AU Eagles basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse.  More than 200 viewers each spent, on average, more than an hour watching the three ceremonies.   The first broadcast, for the Kogod School of Business and School of Communication, featured speaker Judith McHale, the president of Discovery Communications, which, under her direction, has acquired the Travel Channel and launched Animal Planet and the Discovery Health Channel.  The... 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;13-May-05 1:00 PM
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			<itunes:subtitle>CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution  May 12, 2005  With the May 8 broadcast of American Universitys commencement ceremonies, Continental Vista Broadcasting Group extended its presence in universities beyond sports programming, opening up new opportunities for academic departments to utilize the broadcasting technology that already serves their athletic programs.  CVBGs versatile, end-to-end solution enabled American University to broadcast its 2005 commencement live via MSBN, the same sports network that brings sports fans the AU Eagles basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse.  More than 200 viewers each spent, on average, more than an hour watching the three ceremonies.   The first broadcast, for the Kogod School of Business and School of Communication, featured speaker Judith McHale, the president of Discovery Communications, which, under her direction, has acquired the Travel Channel and launched Animal Planet and the Discovery Health Channel.  The...</itunes:summary>
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			<title>Raising Early-Stage Capital - Bob Gray</title>
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			<title>Raising Early-Stage Capital - Bob Ulrich</title>
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;18-Mar-05 12:00 PM
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			<title>INNOVATION / More high-tech entrepreneurs in the sector are looking to Houston rather than Austin or Silicoln Valley/ Local startups energized</title>
			<description>By BRAD HEM  Staff A common complaint among people in Houston technology circles is that startup companies in the area often leave town for Austin, Silicon Valley or other places with more extensive tech histories. Just the opposite is true when it comes to innovative startups in the energy sector, which is responsible for luring dozens of entrepreneurs here. More have been coming because high oil prices have sparked interest in finding more efficient ways to extract and refine it, or find alternate energy forms, said Walter Ulrich, president of the Houston Technology Center, a business accelerator for startups. Most of the centers client companies are in the energy field, he said. It is truly advantageous that so many of the big oil companies are located here, Ulrich said. Theres been a distinct increase in innovation in energy. Steve Catha said he moved his Smart Pipe Co. here from New Orleans a few years ago because this is where the activity is. Houston is home not only to the...
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			<title>ThromboVision's New Director of Engineering</title>
			<description>     ThromboVision&#8217;s New Director of Engineering  Brings Biotech and Design Background  HOUSTON, April 2008 ----- ThromboVision, Inc., a Houston-based biomedical diagnostics company, has appointed Alberto (Albert) Rodriguez to be director of engineering.  Rodriguez will manage final design of ThromboVision&#8217;s ThromboGuide&#174; (T-Guide&#174;) Platelet Function Monitor, continue building the engineering/manufacturing team, and oversee the ramp-up of manufacturing when clinical trials are complete.  Rodriguez comes to ThromboVision from Cyberonics, where he served most recently as senior manager of design engineering. He brings experience with product and technology development, regulatory audits, software development, and strategic planning to support the research and clinical phases prior to market release.  ThromboVision sought an engineering director who could both motivate our manufacturing team and prepare the T-Guide for the critical come-to-market phase, and Albert brings that combination...
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			<title>CHR Solutions Creates New Role to Accelerate Growth</title>
			<description> CHR Solutions Creates New Role to Accelerate Growth  HOUSTON (March 7, 2008) CHR Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of technology infrastructure and business consulting services to the telecom, financial and energy markets, today announced organizational changes to accelerate its organic and acquisition growth strategies. The company&#8217;s vision is to grow within the next five years into a $100 million IT/telecom infrastructure services company providing infrastructure managed services, business process outsourcing, and consulting and engineering services.  Heading CHR&#8217;s new position of chief development officer is Executive Vice President Rick Overman reporting to CHR&#8217;s Chairman and CEO James Taylor.  Rick is a recognized industry expert who has been with CHR for more than 24 years, and he truly understands the business and technology challenges faced today by rural telecommunications and commercial companies, said Mr. Taylor. In his new role, Rick&#8217;s focus will be on ways to meet our...
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			<title>Alert Logic Closes $8.25 Million in Series C Financing</title>
			<description>  Alert Logic Closes $8.25 Million in Series C Financing Funding will Accelerate Growth of SaaS Security Front Runner    HOUSTON &#8211; March 4, 2008 &#8211; Alert Logic, an award-winning provider of on-demand IT compliance and security solutions and a client company of the Houston Technology Center, today announced that it has raised $8.25 million in Series C financing. The round was led by Updata Partners and includes existing investors Hunt Ventures, OCA Ventures, DFJ Mercury and Access Venture Partners. Concurrent with the funding, Carter Griffin, partner of Updata Partners, has been appointed to Alert Logic&#8217;s board of directors.  Alert Logic will use the new round of financing to fund its rapid growth and provide innovative IT compliance and security solutions to mid-sized organizations. Fueled by the rise of industry and government regulations such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), organizations are increasingly faced with...
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			<title>HTC and Gulf Coast RCIC Announce a $750,000 Award to OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. by Texas Emerging Technology Fund</title>
			<description>  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 28, 2008  Houston Technology Center (HTC) and Gulf Coast Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (Gulf Coast RCIC) for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) announced today that OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. was awarded a Commercialization Award by the ETF. The award for the Gulf Coast region company was officially announced by Governor Rick Perry.    Houston-based OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.was awarded $750,000 to further develop and commercialize itsorthodontic device, the Celerect.  We are very excited about this technology which has the potential to favorably disrupt the current practice of treating malocclusion and straightening teeth. As a management team, we are especially proud to have this opportunity based in Texas, and the ETF Commercialization Award has been a critical enabler for our effort. This funding is being used to attract further management talent to Texas, complete device prototyping, and launch the first human...
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			<title>HOUSTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER PRESENTS THE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY VENTURE CAPITAL CONFERENCE</title>
			<description> Shell Oil Company President John Hofmeister to deliver keynote address  HOUSTON (February XX, 2008) &#8211;Houston Technology Center (HTC), the largest technology business accelerator in Texas, is pleased to present its 4th annual Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference (ETVCC), taking place March 6 &#8211; 7, 2008 at the Marriott Houston Westchase. This yearly event brings together cutting edge energy technology startups and investors in an interactive celebration of innovation.  With a rapidly growing worldwide demand for energy, the current resources are no longer sufficient to ensure the required supply. The need for technological innovation within the industry has become a top priority. Not only does the world need more efficient ways to utilize conventional energy sources but it is also necessary to find new resources that will help generate additional energy while reducing the carbon footprint and long term environmental negative effects.  As the world&#8217;s energy capital, Houston...
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			<title>ENERMETRIX TO PRESENT AT TECHNOLOGY V.C. CONFERENCE</title>
			<description>  Conference highlights most innovative technology solutions in energy sector Houston, TX, Feb 11, 2008. Enermetrix, the operator of the Enermetrix Exchange, an online marketplace that brings together buyers and sellers of retail energy, announced today that it has been selected to present at the Houston Technology Center&#8217;s Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference in Houston on March 6th &amp; 7th. The Conference is showcasing 30 of the most promising energy technology companies with an investor audience of venture capitalists, private equity and corporate investors, high net worth individuals and related financial professionals.   About Enermetrix:  Enermetrix revolutionizes the way energy is bought and sold in competitive retail markets by utilizing the internet to conduct business online. The Enermetrix Exchange brings together buyers and sellers of electricity, natural gas, and green energy products. Enermetrix applications allow professional energy buyers, energy suppliers and...
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			<title>Houston Technology Center Names New Chairman of Advisory Board</title>
			<description>HOUSTON (February 6, 2008) - Houston Technology Center (HTC), Greater Houston&#8217;s business accelerator and the largest technology business incubator in Texas, announced today that Gregory S. Price was named Chairman of HTC&#8217;s Advisory Board.  Serving as Chairman of HTC&#8217;s Advisory Board, Price will steer the team of 54 senior executives actively advising and supporting HTC in its efforts to assist emerging technology companies to commercialize their products and services, raising capital and creating thousands of jobs in Houston.  Gregory Price, CPA is the Director of Consulting Solutions and Information Technology at Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) where he is responsible for the Business Systems Consulting function which includes software selection and implementation, process improvement, information technology effectiveness, and startup consulting. Prior to PKF Texas, Price has spent 19 years at Ernst &amp; Young LLP. A Certified Accountant and holding numerous additional...
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			<title>SIMAGIS 3D Application Selected as Solution of the Year by Advanced Imaging Magazine</title>
			<description>Houston, TX, January 30, 2008: The 3D analysis solution developed by Smart Imaging Technologies for NASA using SIMAGIS&#174; 3D software workbench was selected by Advanced Imaging Magazine as 2008 Solution of Year in the software category.  Advanced Imaging Magazine is a leading industry publication that selects and publishes lists of the most innovative and far-thinking imaging technologies in several key areas including military, medical and commercial applications.  The SIMAGIS&#174; 3D solution developed for NASA Space Shuttle Safety Program delivers the next generation of Nondestructive Testing capabilities. It can look inside an object and provide automated objective and comprehensive analysis of internal material structures in 3-dimensional space.  We are very excited about this award which has followed a number of other important industry awards and recognitions that our software has received in 2007, said Vitali Khvatkov, the Founder and CEO of Smart Imaging Technologies. This is an...
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			<title>CHR Announces New Business and Infrastructure Technology Leaders</title>
			<description>  HOUSTON(January 16, 2008) &#8211; CHR Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of infrastructure managed services and business consulting, today announced that two new business and infrastructure technology leaders have joined the company.  To stay competitive, our clients need advanced infrastructure services available to them in multiple ways&#8212;from client-owned to managed services to hosted services. Ray Webb and Vince Tyson each bring incredible credentials and hands-on infrastructure knowledge to CHR&#8217;s energy, financial services, and telecommunications clients, said Arun Pasrija, president and chief operating officer.  Ray Webb is senior vice president, infrastructure managed services, reporting to Mr. Pasrija. Ray will be located in Houston and is responsible for CHR&#8217;s IT managed services business (including CHR&#8217;s Houston data center) as well as CHR&#8217;s hosted applications services business.  Ray&#8217;s 30-plus year career includes the recent revamping of Aegis Mortgage Corporation&#8217;s IT...
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			<title>Technology Licensing Specialist-Life Science</title>
			<description>Title: Technology Licensing Specialist-Life Science Description: Join our team &#8211; The University of Texas at Austin Office of Technology Commercialization: a bridge between the research community at the University &amp; commercialization partners, ensuring smooth &amp; fast transfer of intellectual property.  Job title: TECHNOLOGY LICENSING SPECIALIST  FLSA status: Exempt  Posting number: 080424010445  Job status: Open    Basic Information:  Date available: 05/01/2008  Position duration: Funding expected to continue  Position open to all applicants  Monthly salary: OPEN  Hours per week: 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM  Location: MCC Building (Northwest Austin)  Hiring department website: http://www.otc.utexas.edu  General notes: In letter of interest please describe successful examples you have experienced in marketing life science technologies or inventions.    Working conditions: Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual...
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			<title>Executive Assistant &#0038; Administrative Services Manager</title>
			<description>Title: Executive Assistant &amp;#0038; Administrative Services Manager Description: While reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant &amp; Administrative Services Manager will manage the CEO&#8217;s calendar and perform the following tasks:  . Schedule appointments; serve as liaison with board and advisory board members  . Initiate board and advisory board agendas and assist with CEO&#8217;s presentations  . Draft correspondence  . Prepare expense reports  . Recruit volunteers to assist with clerical/administrative tasks  . Assist with development of procedures manual  . Organize a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual reports coordinating with staff  . Supervise a clerical staff of 2 people    Benefits:  We offer unprecedented growth opportunities to our employees. In addition to a very competitive salary and compensation plan for all of our positions, we offer an excellent career path. As part of our partnership with Administaff, we offer one of the best available benefit programs, including...
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			<title>Director - HTC Energy</title>
			<description>Title: Director - HTC Energy Description: Houston Technology Center (HTC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, is Houston&#8217;s business accelerator and the largest technology business incubator in Texas. HTC accelerates the commercialization of emerging technology companies in Houston by providing in-depth business guidance, access to capital and service providers and entrepreneurial education. Additionally, we promote Houston&#8217;s technology successes to enhance its position as a leading technology city and educate entrepreneurs and the underserved communities of Houston.  Supported by more than 300 corporations and organizations, Houstons leading academic institutions, the Greater Houston Partnership, the Texas Medical Center, NASA-Johnson Space Center and the City of Houston, we have become the center of technology entrepreneurship by assisting more than 200 companies within several key sectors: Energy, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology and Aerospace. We are seeking a...
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			<title>Director of Marketing and Communications</title>
			<description>Title: Director of Marketing and Communications Description: Responsibilities:  Marketing Strategy      Work with CEO to determine marketing objectives     Analyze marketing programs and adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness    Establish and maintain consistent look and feel of images and text across communications    Advertising      Determine concepts for ad campaigns for Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Journal     Manage relationship with graphic design firm     Coordinate photo shoots and printing activities     Write copy for ads    Media Relations      Manage relationship with the Public Relations Agency of record     Write and edit press releases     Act as primary point of contact for all media inquiries; arrange interviews, etc.    Collateral Materials      Manage the development and production of and determine the look and feel of collateral materials    Determine which materials should be displayed at our events, co-sponsored events, in our lobby, in...
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			<title>Wireless Technology</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: Wireless Technology Experience:  Business Development, Sales and Marketing &#183;     Responsible for achieving, maintaining and exceeding a direct sales quota of $20K per month for new business data opportunities both domestic and international.  &#183;     I have also created a one of a kind RFID &amp; GPS school student bus tracking system that is in place in a local school district.  &#183;     Increased data revenue sales by 25% in frame relay, Internet connectivity, private line and CPE equipment sales.  &#183;     Developed new and existing client&#8217;s data infrastructure.  &#183;     Developed a support team for ongoing maintenance, customer support and accurate billing records for my customers.  &#183;   &amp;nbs Skills: Wireless Data Solutions Consultant/ Public Sector Account executive,  National Account Manager,  Strategic Account Manager/Project Manager,  Product Manager,    Technical Trainer    Education: Temple University Certifications: B.A. degree Ideal Job Description: Strive for...
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Medical sales representative</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: Medical sales representative Experience:  v   Aug 2007 &#8211; Present, Art Consultant  TLC Gallery .5 years  &#183;     Responsible for maintaining customer relations and providing excellent customer service  &#183;     Work closely with gallery director in developing and implementing sales plans to increase monthly gallery profit  &#183;     Accountable for the completion of daily financial paper work  v   Sept. 2004 &#8211; July 2007, Research Assistant  Department of Mouse Production, Het x Het group, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Incorporated  &#183;     In charge of the supervision, maintenance, and allocation of over 2500 resources at any given time  &#183;     ADDITIONAL SKILLS:                                  Key Boarding                                       Written and Oral Communication                                                 Public Speaking                                        Education: B.S. biomedical science Texas A&amp;M University Ideal Job Description:  OBJECTIVE: To obtain a...
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Dynamic Sales Leader - Logan LeCompte</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: Dynamic Sales Leader - Logan LeCompte Experience: THE OZONE COMPANY, Partner/Director of Sales    Founded in an environmental business venture to disinfect food, air, and water through ozone technologies  Researched, organized, and developed Marketing &amp; Sales literature and point of sale materials    Designed, created, presented, and sold technical services and products to commercial accounts in various industries  COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE WOODLANDS, Parks Program Specialist  Coordinator of the adult Six-A-Side soccer league and special event programs.    Administered sponsorship sales and creative marketing efforts for special events (CBI Triathlon)  ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP - Los Angeles Galaxy       Account Executive (2005 MLS Cup Champions &amp; Sales Team of the year)    Increased new fan attendance through pro-active sales and superior customer service.    Implemented creative sales programs targeted towards affinity groups and youth soccer...
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Project Manager</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: Project Manager Experience:  Kellogg Brown and Root, Baghdad Iraq                                2003 &#8211; 2007  Construction Manager &#8211; LOGCAP III Project    Developed and implemented a centralized organization to manage and track new construction projects from the planning phase to completion, including the movement of materials, personnel and equipment throughout the area of operations, Central Iraq, in a combat zone. Streamlined work process flows utilizing MAXIMO and its Work Orders, Inventory and Asset modules to automate manual processes, resulting in the efficient utilization of personnel and minimizing overall costs. The designated subject matter expert for MAXIMO EAM Project, Work Order Module, LOGCAP III MECA Theater, for the planning and implementation of EAM System. Responsibilities included design, development, training and implementation aspects of the project. Developed the Scope of Work, Work Breakdown Structures and project plans for multiple...
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			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.houstontech.org/en/res/?15</link>
			<title>COO or CFO</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: COO or CFO
Experience: &lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 15pt; text-transform: uppercase;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;Malek Bohsali&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 13pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;2413A Potomac Drive, H&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;ouston&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;, Texas 77057 USA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Mobile +1 713.204.4076&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;&amp;#109;&amp;#97;&amp;#105;&amp;#108;&amp;#116;&amp;#111;&amp;#58;&amp;#109;&amp;#98;&amp;#111;&amp;#104;&amp;#115;&amp;#97;&amp;#108;&amp;#64;&amp;#121;&amp;#97;&amp;#104;&amp;#111;&amp;#111;&amp;#46;&amp;#99;&amp;#111;&amp;#109;&quot;&gt;mbohsal@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Home +1 713.532.4076&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 13pt;&quot;&gt;May 2000 -&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Dynamic Health Strategies, Inc.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Skills: Finance, Operations

Ideal Job Description: &lt;br&gt;

Location: open
Willing to Relocate: False

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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Network Administrator</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: Network Administrator Experience:      Ref-Chem, LP &#8211; Network Technician     Replace old servers with new hardware implementing the latest enterprise connectivity technology and disaster recovery.      Replace old CAT3 wiring with CAT6 and install switches supporting PPOE.      Migrate Server 2000 and Exchange 2000 to 2003.      Restructure Active Directory to allow ease of administration of domain users and resources.      Deploy AutoCAD, CADWorx and 3rd party designing applications to workstations.      First responder for enterprise level and client based failures.             Skills: MCSE, ComTIA A+ certified.   Have administered domains with Server 2000 and Server 2003 as domain controllers with their respective AD interface. Configured DNS, DHCP, and utilized Exchange 2000 and 2003. Have some experience configuring Cisco routers as a firewall and network load balancing enabled between multiple broadband connections. Experience installing and configuring...
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>java/J2EE Developer</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: java/J2EE Developer Experience:  Professional Summary:                 Around 4 years of experience in Software Development including System Design, Development, Integration, Testing and Maintenances of enterprise application using Java/J2EE Technology.  &amp;#183;     Experience in designing, developing, and deploying Session, Entity EJBs, JSPs, Servlets, using JBOSS 4.x, Web Sphere 4.x/5.x. and Web Server like Tomcat 4.x/5.x on Windows NT/2000 platforms.  &amp;#183;      Skills:  Skills:                          Languages                                         Education: Bachelor of Science in Physics. Certifications: Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the J2EE 1.4 Platform Ideal Job Description:  WORK EXPERIENCE: Trace Software Pvt Ltd. (www.tracegroup.com)                   Nov 2004-till date    Client: Trace Solutions, UK                                 Feb 2007 &amp;#8211; May 2007  Project: Web Tracker Role: Sr. Java/J2EE Developer&amp;lt;/ Preferred Work...
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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>A C-level (CEO, COO, CFO) position with a funded start up</title>
			<description>Desired Position Title: A C-level (CEO, COO, CFO) position with a funded start up Experience: May 2000 -  Dynamic Health Strategies, Inc.  Present     Chief Operating Officer &amp; Board Member Grew company revenues 47% in one year by executing channel partner strategy for this data reporting and consulting firm. Develop and implement company finance, operations, marketing and sales strategies; carry out its growth goals; work closely with the Board of Directors, CEO and other officers. Manage organization operations by setting priorities, directing and coordinating company activities. Follow direction set by Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. Implement programs to ensure attainment of growth and profit plans. Provide direction and structure for operating units. Participate in developing policy and strategic plans.    Present the company&#8217;s business model and financial standing to investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers and banks, in order to raise equity and debt....
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Texyn Hydrocarbon, LLC</title>
			<description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana&quot;&gt;TEXYN &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana&quot;&gt;is developing a patent-pending technology that will create low-cost energy products from coal, using a combined drilling/gasification method. The result is the lowest-cost path to industrial-scale hydrogen production and to carbon-free electricity. The defining characteristics are (1) simplicity, (2) low capital costs, and (3) the most benign environmental profile of any fossil fuel.&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.txyn.com&quot;&gt;Tom Tillman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;ttillman@texyn.com&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;1001 Fannin, Suite 550&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77002&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(713) 655-7505&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 21:33:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>BioPetroClean</title>
			<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana; letter-spacing: 0.85pt&quot;&gt;BioPetroClean (BPC) is a pioneer in the development of bioremediation solutions for oil pollution. One of the company's founders, Professor Eugene Rosenberg, is a world-renowned authority in the biological treatment of oil pollution. Rosenberg, together with Professor Eliora Ron, pioneered the use of naturally- occurring bacteria to clean up oil pollution in oil tankers, pipelines, and on beaches since the 1970s. The team developed the principles and technology for treatment of oil pollution in the environment using microorganisms and bioemulsifiers. The groundbreaking technique they developed is still in use worldwide.&lt;/span&gt; 

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.biopetroclean.com&quot;&gt;Yael  Barash&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;yael@biopetroclean.com&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;14 Imber St.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Petah Tiqwa&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;49101&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(972) 3921-4564&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:40:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>S2S Systems, LLC</title>
			<description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana&quot;&gt;S2S&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana&quot;&gt; is a group of users, developers, and advisors working collaboratively to deliver easy-to-use, workflow-driven reservoir interpretation systems to the desk-top at low cost. This web-site will hopefully demonstrate to you that the technology is here to achieve these objectives AND in the near future serve as a portal for access to this technology.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.s2ssystems.com&quot;&gt;Stuart Jackson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;stuart@s2ssystems.com&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;3818 Carnden Lane&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Missouri City&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77459&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(281) 684-0576&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Oracle</title>
			<description>  Oracle and its partners recognize that companies with limited budgets demand comprehensive business solutions. Our customers want applications that are low-cost, low-risk, and provide industry-specific functionality and faster time-to-value. Oracle Accelerate delivers a comprehensive set of applications, rapid implementation tools, and an extensive partner system, so that companies can maximize their budgets and achieve real business value quickly.   Oracle Accelerate solutions are affordable bundles of Oracles world-class business applications delivered through our Business Accelerator rapid implementation technology. Each Oracle Accelerate solution is tailored to your industry, with preconfigured industry process flows. The solutions are implemented by experienced Certified Oracle partners or Oracle Consulting, so that you can get up and running quickly. The results are faster time to value, low and predictable costs, and a better fit for your business. Complete, industry-focused,...

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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hollinden</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;Hollinden is the professional services marketing firm. We create marketing strategies and programs that build brand brands and drive business development. Since 1993, we have helped our clients achieve their growth goals through the delivery of targeted marketing strategy and planning, graphic and web design, and public relations services. &lt;a title=&quot;blocked::http://www.hollinden.com/&quot; href=&quot;http://www.hollinden.com/&quot;&gt;www.hollinden.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.hollinden.com&quot;&gt;Christine Hollinden&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;christine@hollinden.com&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;1115 Barkdull Street&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;TX&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77006&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(713) 520-5532&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GLO CPAs, LLP</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;GLO CPAs, LLLP is one of Houston's leading certified public accounting and advisory firms. After more than 25 years of remarkable growth, our services now encompass auditing, accounting, financial planning, personal and corporate tax planning and preparation, and investment services. Our services also encompass the entire planet, through our affiliation with Integra International, a global network of independent accounting and consulting firms spanning 128 cities in 42 countries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.glocpa.com&quot;&gt;Carl Glaw, CPA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;cglaw@glocpa.com&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;1900 West Loop South Suite 1150&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;TX&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77027&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(713) 881-9114&lt;/span&gt;
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			<title>Amatong, Kaplung &#0038; Nguyen LLC</title>
			<description>Transactional law firm focusing on intellectual property, corporate, business and immigration. 

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&lt;span class=&quot;fn&quot;&gt;Tri Nguyen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;tri@trilawoffice.com&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;9440 Bellaire Blvd.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;TX&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77036&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(713) 270-5545&lt;/span&gt;
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			<title>Effective Execution, Inc.</title>
			<description>&lt;span&gt;Effective Execution, Inc. is a business-execution focused, management consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. &lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;mission&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; is to help organizations enhance their&amp;nbsp;ability to execute.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;We have helped organizations from business units of Fortune 500 companies to mid-market companies. We work with executives from CEOs to leaders of functional departments in our client organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; brings years of corporate experience leading difficult management initiatives. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.EffectiveExecution.com&quot;&gt;Ravi Kathuria&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;rk@effectiveexecution.com&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;6730 Portuguese Bend Drive&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Missouri City&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77459&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(281) 403-0250&lt;/span&gt;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</title>
			<description>Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused primarily on the development of next generation therapeutic vaccines and other immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of cancer. Bellicum's novel approach is to utilize precise knowledge of the signaling pathways that regulate the immune response to target specific factors that can influence the potency and duration of this response.

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.Bellicum.com&quot;&gt;Tom  Farrell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;adr&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;Twelve Greenway Plaza, Suite 1380&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77046&lt;/span&gt;
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			<title>Vendor Safe Technologies Inc.</title>
			<description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana&quot;&gt;Vendor Safe Technologies Incorporated is a Texas Based corporation founded in 1989. VSTI specializes in supplying enterprise wide secure connectivity, remote management, and the highest level of remote network services available while surpassing our customers&#8217; expectations.&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;a class=&quot;url fn&quot; href=&quot;http://www.vendorsafe.com&quot;&gt;Chris Melson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;email&quot;&gt;cmelson@houstontech.org&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;street-address&quot;&gt;13003 Murphy Rd. M-1&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;locality&quot;&gt;Stafford&lt;/span&gt;,
&lt;span class=&quot;region&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span class=&quot;postal-code&quot;&gt;77477&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span class=&quot;tel&quot;&gt;(713) 447-4276&lt;/span&gt;
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			<title>HTC Highlights</title>
			<description>                      UPCOMING EVENTS                     HTC Orientation        Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday                             HTC QUICK LINKS                              HTC Gala         May 8th                                    An Evening with        Guy Kawasaki              4th Annual Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference:        Presentations &amp;         Radio Interviews aired on The        BusinessMakers Radio Show                      Learn more about        Emerging Technology Council                            Become a HTC Tenant                      HTC Tenants LIST                            2008 TECHNOLOGY CHAMPION        Application                                    JOIN our mailing list                             MAKE AN        ONLINE PAYMENT                      MAKE AN        ONLINE DONATION                        

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			<description>        SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP    More than 300 of Houston&#8217;s premier organizations, corporations, foundations and individuals have been supporting Houston Technology Center in seeding innovation every day.    Financial and in-kind contributions, donated services and equipment have enabled HTC to serve a great number of early-stage companies, helping them build and grow successful businesses, create jobs, develop technologies that improve our lives and build our community.    The following sponsors have demonstrated their support for our efforts through their generous cash and in-kind contributions:      Pinnacle Sponsors ($1,000,000+)     City of Houston    Houston Chronicle    Midtown Redevelopment Authority    Houston Business Journal    1-Service LLC          Diamond Sponsors ($100,000+)    Boeing    Croxson Design    Direct Energy    Dynegy, Inc.    Extreme Networks    Hewlett-Packard Company    IKON Office Solutions    John Moores    McKinsey &amp; Company, Inc.    Microsoft...

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			<title>Become A Sponsor</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(87, 85, 94);&quot;&gt;
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the effort to accelerate the commercialization of emerging technology
companies in Houston in a manner the best meets your personal and
organizational goals and values.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Please Call 713-658-1750 or email Senior Vice President of Development,&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;&amp;#109;&amp;#97;&amp;#105;&amp;#108;&amp;#116;&amp;#111;&amp;#58;&amp;#108;&amp;#116;&amp;#111;&amp;#121;&amp;#111;&amp;#116;&amp;#97;&amp;#64;&amp;#104;&amp;#111;&amp;#117;&amp;#115;&amp;#116;&amp;#111;&amp;#110;&amp;#116;&amp;#101;&amp;#99;&amp;#104;&amp;#46;&amp;#111;&amp;#114;&amp;#103;&quot;&gt;Linda Toyota&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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			<title>HTC Advisory Board</title>
			<description>Pradeep Anand, President, Seeta Resources    Jeffrey Andrews, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP   Bill Arend, Regional Manager, Oracle Corporation Jim Arket, Sr. Vice President, Grubb &amp; Ellis Company  Joe Avila, Executive Vice President, Quanta Services  John Beddow, Group Publisher, Houston Business Journal    Alan Bickerstaff, Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP  Doug Bogart, Partner, Ernst &amp; Young, LLP  Joseph Boyd, Ph.D., Dean , Jesse H. Jones School of Business, TSU  Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship    Steven Buxbaum, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP    Laura Capper, Founder &amp; CEO, CAP Resources     Glenn Dubin, Manager of Business Development, Hart Energy Consulting    William E. Fitzgibbon III, Ph.D., Dean, University of Houston - College of Technology   Paul Frison, Executive Vice Chairman, Houston Technology Center   Carl Glaw, Managing Partner, GLO CPAs, LLP   Robert F. Gray, Jr., Partner, Mayer Brown Rowe &amp; Maw LLP   William D. Gutermuth,...

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			<title>PARKING ARRANGEMENTS</title>
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			<title>HTC Team</title>
			<description>Walter Ulrich, President and CEO   Paul Frison, Executive Vice Chairman     Maryanne Barker, Associate Director of Development - Energy       Janice Dorr, Director, Educational Services   Tom Kraft, Director, Client Services   Deborah Mansfield, Director, Life Sciences Program                 Associate Director, Gulf Coast RCIC    Sue Moore, Administrative Assistant   Marc Nathan, Director of Entrepreneur Development, Information Technology    Natalie Padilla-Becerra, Administrative Assistant    Bob Prochnow, Director, Gulf Coast RCIC and Chief Information Officer Jack Sim, Director, Finance &amp; Administration  Steve Smith, Facilities and Support Services Manager    Linda Toyota, Senior Vice President of Development    Kendra Trueba, Property Manager &amp; Leasing Agent    Keith Wade, Emerging Markets Development Group    Sheila Whanger, Director of Special Events     Click here for a list of HTC Consultants 

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			<title>Testimonials</title>
			<description>There is no more important task Houstons leaders have than preparing our city and its citizens for jobs with a future. Houston Technology Center is one of the most effective tools we have for doing that, nurturing new technology, entrepreneurship and jobs, and helping us attract and keep talented people.            Mayor Bill White          City of Houston    Houston has always been recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit. Houston Technology Center fuels this passion and provides our local entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in our vibrant business community in unique ways. This commitment to mentoring, growing and supporting innovative technology-based businesses across business sectors will certainly benefit our citizens with the creation of new jobs and opportunities today and in the future.            Cindy Boyd          Chair, Emerging Technology Council          CEO and President, Sentigy, Inc.    Houston Technology Center serves a critical role, supporting the city...

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			<description>                HTC enables and accelerates the growth of emerging technology companies for the purpose of creating jobs and promoting economic development in the        Greater Houston Area                                        To learn more about HTC, CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO,               attend our Orientation Seminar or contact us directly                                                                                        HTC serves as the Gulf Coast Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (www.GulfCoastRCIC.org) for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund.                To date, 16 Gulf region companies have raised nearly $15 million in awards from the Emerging Technology Fund.                Deadline for submitting applications for the 2-4 round of funding: TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 10:00 AM CST.                                                                                   HTCs state-of-the-art Midtown facility is home to many of Houstons technology entrepreneurs,...

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			<description>    UPDATES:     TOTAL AWARDS GIVEN TO GULF COAST REGION COMPANIES TO DATE:  Nearly $15 million    NUMBER OF GULF COAST COMPANIES FUNDED BY THE TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND TO DATE:   Sixteen    Click here for a detailed list of award recipients      -----------------------------------------  DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2-4 ROUND OF FUNDING:  May 20, 2008, 10:00 AM CST    APPLICANT WORKSHOP:  TBD                 

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			<title>Emerging Technology Council (ETC)</title>
			<description>Emerging Technology Council  Your Technology Concierge       Looking to tap into Houston&#8217;s technology community?  Learn how with HTC&#8217;s Emerging Technology Council  Building a successful technology company requires more than just an entrepreneurial spirit; it requires a business environment that fosters growth and innovation.   Houston is home to a number of resources that make it easy for you to do just that - from specialized associations to major tech-friendly corporations. So how do you take advantage of these resources?    The answer is simple: Houston Technology Centers Emerging Technology Council (ETC). At the ETC, we specialize in helping technology companies tap into everything Houston has to offer. Think of us as your technology concierge - a group that provides single-point access to the organizationsand institutions here to help you succeed.     We offer a variety of networking and learning programs and materials designed to assist you in generating new business...

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			<title>Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -- Plato</title>
			<description>'Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.' -- Plato 
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			<title>Theres a saying among prospectors: Go out looking for one thing and thats all youll ever find  - Robert Flaherty</title>
			<description>'There's a saying among prospectors: 'Go out looking for one thing and that's all you'll ever find' ' - Robert Flaherty 
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			<title>All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, rods, the fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us? - Reg (John Clee</title>
			<description>'All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, rods, the fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?' - Reg (John Cleese), 'The Life of Brian' 
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			<title>METHODS OF PROMOTING A SERVICE: Associate the intangible service with a tangible object that is more easily perceived by the customer. For example, Youre in good hands with Allstate. (2 of 3 from </title>
			<description>METHODS OF PROMOTING A SERVICE: Associate the intangible service with a tangible object that is more easily perceived by the customer.  For example, 'You're in good hands with Allstate.' (2 of 3 from Barron's Business Library - Marketing) 
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			<title>PR means telling the truth and working ethically - even when all the media want is headlines and all the public wants is scapegoats. Public relations fails when there is no integrity. -- Viv Segal, </title>
			<description>'PR means telling the truth and working ethically - even when all the media want is headlines and all the public wants is scapegoats. Public relations fails when there is no integrity.' -- Viv Segal, MD of Sefin Marketing. 
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			<title>In a country like ours we only have to look at our past, to realise that our future is one of diversity. If we do not have the initiative to use this to our advantage, then we will fail to provide th</title>
			<description>'In a country like ours we only have to look at our past, to realise that our future is one of diversity. If we do not have the initiative to use this to our advantage, then we will fail to provide the client with advertising that works.' -- Justin Atkins - Creative Director, ADdictive Advertising &amp; Marketing 
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			<title>Direct Marketing is evolving every day; in some cases, it seems that we have come full circle. A few years ago, there was the rush to telemarketing, and then came the rush to the Internet. Now market</title>
			<description>'Direct Marketing is evolving every day; in some cases, it seems that we have come full circle. A few years ago, there was the rush to telemarketing, and then came the rush to the Internet. Now marketers are starting to understand that all of these - telephone, mail, internet, e-mail, so-called 'new media' - are simply alternative channels that enable direct contact with a customer.' -- Audrey Price-Dix, Assegai Awards Chairman 
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			<title>Marketing is not selling. Marketing is building a brand in the mind of the prospect. - Al Ries &amp; Laura Ries</title>
			<description>'Marketing is not selling. Marketing is building a brand in the mind of the prospect.' - Al Ries &amp; Laura Ries 
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			<title>Marketing guy: This is brilliant and completely unmarketable. Dilbert: Thanks, Im technology-driven.</title>
			<description>Marketing guy: This is brilliant and completely unmarketable.
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			<title>Any smoothly functioning technology will have the appearance of magic. &#8212; Clarke.</title>
			<description>'Any smoothly functioning technology will have the appearance of magic.' &#8212; Clarke. 
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