Programs

BIG TopTech 2005: Innovation & Economic Development -- CEC strategic partner Business Innovation & Growth (BIG) in Charlotte offers this one-day conference on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at the Hilton Charlotte City Center. The event will focus on investor views on emerging innovation, trends in tech, leadership in the knowledge workforce, and CEO-CIO insights, including those of former NC Governor Jim Hunt. For details, visit http://www.runmyclub.com/MEC/eventcalendar.asp?id=202561.

Biotech 2005-Fusing Science, Technology, and Industry Leadership - Presented by CEC strategic partner, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), this May 24-25, 2005, event at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park features "high-quality networking opportunities, a keynote address by renowned global finance expert Henri Meier, and six concurrent panel sessions on the latest life sciences trends and issues." For more information and to register, visit www.cednc.org/biotech. CEC members enjoy the CED member rate.

CED 2005 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards -Presented by CEC strategic partner, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), this June 15, 2005, event at the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham features presentation of the CED's highly sought after entrepreneurial awards, dinner, and dancing. For more information and to register, visit http://www.cednc.org/programs/entrepreneurial_excellence_awards/2005/. CEC members enjoy the CED member rate.

July Entrepreneur-in-the-Building Event-Ron Wooten, who runs Quintiles' internal investment arm, will share his thoughts on how entrepreneurs can attract the attention of corporate investors. Set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Jungle Rapids, this hour-and-a-half-long event will provide great networking and learning opportunities. Get an inside peek at what it takes to latch onto corporate investment dollars in this expanding entrepreneurial market. To make your reservation, click here or simply call Jayne Milnamow at (910) 452-9910. CEC member participation is free; CEC member guests are free as well. The nonmember rate is $25, and students get in for $15. The July EITB will also serve as the CEC's annual meeting.