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FEATURED
RESOURCE ARCHIVES
UMBC
Kauffman Entrepreneur Internship Program
(November 2003)
The
program, a project of the The Shriver Center and the Alex. Brown
Center for Entrepreneurship, is designed to expose undergraduate
and graduate students to entrepreneurship, as well as gaining experience
in their major, over the course of a semester long internship. By
participating in this program, employers will receive many benefits
such as: · Access to a pool of pre-screened, high-achieving UMBC
students · Cost-effective opportunities to employ interns (50% of
the student stipends are covered by foundation funds- Estimated
company contribution equals $1,250 per intern, approximately $6.42
per hour) · Fresh perspectives from bright minds
For
more information on eligibility and to submit a position description
form, please contact: Christine Routzahn at routzahn@umbc.edu or
(410) 455-2493. Also, click
here to visit our website.
Chesapeake Innovation Center
(September
2003)
The
Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC) is a business incubator that
serves as a hub of technology commercialization to generate new
business formation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. One of the
focuses of the CIC will be the development of firms specializing
in homeland security technology, the first in the nation with this
focus.
The CIC is currently developing partnerships with federal agencies,
universities, and key corporations as it seeks to develop new companies
in the homeland security/defense, communications and information
technology sectors. These partnerships will connect the early stage
technology companies at the CIC to a valuable network of industry
leaders in these sectors.
Utilizing a proven model of incubation, the CIC will provide business
start-up services and flexible facilities to accelerate the formation
and growth of early stage technology ventures. This valuable combination
will increase their likelihood for success. The CIC will house approximately
15 - 20 start-up companies in its 24,000 square foot facility in
Annapolis, Maryland.
The CIC is a program of the Anne
Arundel Economic Development Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation
that provides economic development services for Anne
Arundel County, Maryland.
Contact
CIC Director: John Elstner, 410.224.2030, jelstner@cic-tech.org
Digital
Harbor Online
(July 2003)
Since its introduction in January 2001, Digital Harbor Online has
quickly become essential reading for those "in-the-know" in Baltimore's
tech community. It continues to bring you the most important news
and information about technology and business in the Greater Baltimore
region. Delivered by email, Digital Harbor Online arrives on your
desk every Monday and Thursday afternoon giving you a quick capsule
of the leading stories with links to full coverage.
Digital Harbor Online also offers the technology community a vehicle
to promote their company, a job opportunity, an event, or the sale
of equipment. If you want to promote an event to the technology
community or list a job opening, Digital Harbor Online's demographics
show that you are in the right place. The eHarbor marketplace, a
partnership with the Greater Baltimore Technology Council, provides
a single location where people and businesses can post listings
to exchange goods and services.
To get your free subscription to Digital Harbor Online today go
to:
http://www.DigitalHarborOnline.com
Email news and editorial to media@DigitalHarborOnline.com.
Aberdeen
Proving Ground
(June 2003)
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is home to a diverse array of laboratories
and centers that spearhead military research and development, test
and evaluation, science and engineering, and today, collaborates
routinely with industry and academia on both military and commercial
projects. APG has one of the highest concentrations of DoD science
and technology capabilities in the world. The capabilities cover
an extensive range of technology, in applications from basic research,
through development, testing and analysis, to operational applications.
In addition to the principal mission of national defense, these
vital applications support a broad range of applications in public
health, safety, emergency preparedness, arms control, technological
development and testing.
Major
APG technology tenants include: · U.S. Army Research Laboratory
· U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine
· U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center · U.S. Army Developmental
Test Command · U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical
Defense
The
"dual-use" of APG resources for commercial or otherwise non-military
purposes is possible through the Federal Technology Transfer Act
of 1986. Public-private collaborations under this and other laws
help to reduce the cost of maintaining federal laboratory capabilities
to the benefit of all citizens, while enhancing U.S. business competitiveness
in the marketplace. · Companies can pay to have products tested
by a Government facility (provided that there is no undue competition
with the private sector). · Companies can license patented inventions
and pending patent applications from the Government. · Companies
can form a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
with a Government laboratory to develop a product or service.
For
more information, contact Susan Lemmon at the APG Business Development
Office 410-273-5062 or visit our website, https://stb.apg.army.mil/BDO.
bwtech@UMBC
Research and Technology Park
(May 2003)
bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park is looking for technology
companies that want to establish a substantial collaborative relationship
with the university.
The
new 41-acre research and technology park, bwtech@UMBC, sits adjacent
to the university, just two miles west of Baltimore/Washington International
Airport. RWD Technologies, Applied Technology Laboratory (ATL) is
based in bwtech's first building, a three-story, 62,000-square-foot
facility developed by Grosvenor USA Limited in conjunction with
UMBC. RWD is working to build collaborations with UMBC faculty and
students on software engineering, digital arts and information systems
management. Additional multi-tenant and build-to-suit space is planned
for the park. Visit www.umbc.edu/bwtech
to view architectural renderings and floor plans of upcoming buildings.
THE
ARUNDEL BUSINESS LOAN FUND
(March
2003)
The Arundel Business Loan (ABL) Fund is a service of the Anne Arundel
Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC). The Fund offers small
businesses in Anne Arundel County up to $300,000.
AAEDC is one of the few economic development organizations designated
as a SBA participating lender. All loans are guaranteed by Small
Business Administration.
Loans can range in size from $25,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The
money can be used for leasehold improvements, land acquisition,
working capital and other business purposes.
Recently, AAEDC approved a $50,000 loan for Mariner Management and
Marketing, LLC. The company is a new business in Anne Arundel County
that provides full service association management for start-up and
existing associations.
For more information about the ABL Fund, contact the Anne Arundel
Economic Development Corporation at 410/222-7410 or visit their
web site at www.aaedc.org
The
UMBC Alex. Brown Center for Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
(January 2003)
The UMBC Alex. Brown Center develops and delivers innovative educational
programs and services to support the creation of entrepreneurism
in the region. Credit and noncredit programs are available for students,
faculty, graduates and professionals in the business community.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) established
the Alex. Brown Center for Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
in Spring 2000 through a generous gift of one million dollars from
The Alex. Brown Foundation. Since its inception, UMBC has worked
closely with the Baltimore business community with one vision in
mind--to create one of the leading university centers for science
and technology entrepreneurism in the country. UMBC's entrepreneurial
spirit, experience in economic development and acknowledged strengths
in the areas of science and technology has provided a unique opportunity
to successfully position this center as one that focuses solely
on science and technology entrepreneurship.
For
more information click
here
Contact:
Vivian Armor, Interim Director
Alex. Brown Center for Science and Technology Entrepreneurship armor@umbc.edu
The
Biotechnical Institute of Maryland (BTI)
(December 2002)
BTI
was created to fill the growing need for qualified and specially
trained lab technicians in Maryland's rapidly expanding biotechnology
industry. The Institute also provides a community need: fostering
the development of a local, highly trained and motivated workforce.
By preparing post-high school graduates to fill entry-level positions
in biotechnology, our programs benefit the employers, the local
community and our graduates. BTI can save your company time and
resources in the recruitment and training of lab personnel. BTI
is also a source for customized training programs to upgrade and
validate skills of your existing employees.
BTI can also customize its lab tech training to meet the specific
needs of an employer. Employers also benefit from the scientific
workshops in Cell Culture, PCR, Recombinant DNA and more that BTI
conducts for existing employees.
The Business Training Network of Greater Baltimore (BTN)
(November 2002)
Managed
by the Greater Baltimore Alliance, BTN is a consortium of six community
colleges that provides businesses with a single point of contact
to access: Training, Workforce and Human Resource Services. BTN
helps clients reduce training costs, improve employee performance
and retention, streamline recruitment and increase competitiveness
in the marketplace.
BTN
customizes training to a company's specific needs and timetables,
and delivers it on-site or at any of our 20 training centers throughout
the region. The industry-driven BTN has the capacity to develop
and provide your employees with the technology training instruction
your company requires for growth and success. Additional programs
include Communications; Computer Training; Management Training;
Professional Development; Administrative Skills Training; Safety
Training; and Vocational and Technical Training. The BTN is strongly
dedicated to supporting small and large technology companies through
training programs and human resource services. For BTN business
growth solutions, call GBA liaisons Lizz Smith or Steve Schertler
at
(410) 637-4127. Elizabeths@greaterbaltimore.org
The Intellectual Property Office in Howard County
(October 2002)
The
Office provides services for inventors and is addressing such topics
as legal issues, funding for patenting an invention and conveying
that inventors needn't go it alone - there are resources and personnel
available to assist them.
Future plans for the office include the establishment of an Inventor's
Club, a newsletter and an all-day workshop, which will be held in
on a Saturday in January and will be presented by the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office. Exact date to be advised. The Office is staffed
by Nancy Gebhart, who may be reached at 410-313-6550 or at ngebhart@hceda.org.
The Center for Business and Technology Development, which houses
the Small Business Resource Center and the NeoTech Incubator, is
managed by the Howard County Economic Development Authority. Vist
the Authority on at www.hceda.org.
Space Available at the ETC
(September 2002)
The Emerging Technology Centers (ETC), a full service technology
business incubator network, currently has wet lab and office space
available for young biosciences companies at its Bard Life Sciences
Laboratories, located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area. Office space
is also available now at the Emerging Technology Center, located
in Canton, for high technology start-up companies.
Shared amenities at the Bard Labs includes certain scientific equipment,
cold rooms, conference room, and a large seminar room. Services
include R/O water system, compressed air, natural gas, vacuum system,
and 110/208 3-phase power. The Emerging Technology Center provides
shared administrative services and equipment, conference room, and
receptionist services.
In
addition to very competitive rental rates, the Emerging Technology
Centers at both locations offer a wide variety of business assistance
services, from detailed business analysis to professional mentoring
to valuable referrals. Full service, short term, flexible leases
are available. Please call Lynn Slone, 410-327-9150, for more information.
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