HOWARD TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER

HOWARD TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER

The Howard Technology Council is hosting the following events during October. For further information and to register, please contact The Center for Business and Technology Development at 410-313-6550 or visit www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.Cloud Computing Forum for Business and Government
The Howard Technology Council is hosting a Cloud Computing Forum for Business and Government, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m., at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia, MD 21045.

Given today's turbulent times - it is critical to keep up with current and emerging IT service offerings that provide innovative technology strategies. Local industry leaders from the public and private sectors will be part of the panel forum exploring the issues surrounding cloud computing services.

Participants at this event will hear how the rapidly emerging cloud computing model is changing IT service delivery by shortening time to results, reducing costs, and adding value to the business needs. The forum will be discussing the challenges in considering this evolving technology services model.

Registration is required but there is no charge for admission. To register online, click here.

Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Howard Technology Council October Networking Event

Come out and network with the leaders of the Howard County Technology community on Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Pub Dog Restaurant, 8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21045.

Our last event, the “End of Summer Blast,” saw a great turnout with over 125 people in attendance. It received extensive press coverage and was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal’s "Out and About" page! This is an opportunity to meet your next business partner and meet many of the technology leaders in the Howard County area.

Pre-registration is required for this event . To register online, click here.

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.Executive Breakfast, Build Your Business to Sell

The Howard Technology Council is hosting an Executive Breakfast, Build Your Business to Sell, on Thursday, October 29, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia MD 21045.

What is the exit strategy for your business? Will you pass it on to an heir? A successor? Sell it to your employees? Or sell it outright?

A panel of experts will cover all of the issues and concerns related to positioning your business fo sale or succession. This discussion panel, moderated by Ira Levy, will be comprised of a business owner that built her business to sell, Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A) experts and an M & A attorney. Bring you questions and get answers to the question,"What is the exit strategy for my business?"

An executive chef will be present to prepare a full breakfast. Pre-registration is required. To register online, click here.

About the Howard Technology Council: The Howard Technology Council is the premier resource for business growth in Howard County. The HTC provides vision, awareness, forum and focus for informative programs and business networking opportunities that promote technology businesses in Howard County.

The Howard Technology Council is a component of The Howard County Economic Development Authority whose purpose is to encourage business growth and develop educational programs for the technology community of Howard County. The Howard Technology Council is headquartered at the Center for Business and Technology Development. To learn more about the Howard Technology Council please contact Larry Collins Executive Director, Howard Technology Council lcollins@hceda.org.