Orange County Innovation Featured at World Innovation Forum; Toshiba Sponsors World Innovation Forum and Orange County Innovation to Shine the Spotlight on Technology, Science, Entertainment, Art and Industry in Orange County, Calif.TUSTIN, Calif. -- Home to one of the largest and most diverse innovation centers in the country, Orange County, Calif., will be recognized for the significant growth of its technology, science, entertainment, arts and industry sectors at the 2006 World Innovation Forum, May 23-24, in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Orange County Innovation, a coalition of business, civic and academic leaders, will take center stage at the Forum and promote Orange County's enterprising ecosystem of startups and market leaders that are defining tomorrow's economic opportunities today. The World Innovation Forum (www.hsm-us.com/wif/index.html) promises to expose attendees to proven innovative strategies, theories and cases, and will give them the tools and frameworks needed to transform them into new profitable products and services. Toshiba America Inc. is one of the Forum sponsors, and its Irvine, Calif.-based Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. unit is a platinum sponsor of the Orange County Innovation coalition and a key driver behind its related activities. Orange County Innovation will join Toshiba at an invitation-only VIP luncheon featuring World Innovation Forum keynote speaker, Robert J. Herbold, retired executive vice president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Microsoft Corp. and managing director of Herbold Group LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a consulting business focused on profitability. John Garcia, managing director of Angels Strategies LLC and chairman of Orange County Innovation, said the participation of Orange County Innovation in World Innovation Forum signals that Orange County commands a worldwide presence and can compete for talent and investment dollars globally. "At World Innovation Forum, we will recognize contributions made by local businesses, entrepreneurs, universities, colleges and leaders to inspire intellectual exploration and achieve profitable growth through the generation of new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. ," Garcia said. "These accomplishments validate the continued investment in Orange County, which will further stimulate expansion and opportunities." A slate of noted business and community leaders is scheduled to attend World Innovation Forum as delegates representing Orange County Innovation: --John Brugmann, vice president of UBS UBS Union Bank of Switzerland UBS United Bible Societies UBS United Blood Services UBS United Buying Service UBS Used Bookstore UBS University Business Services UBS Universal Building Society (UK) UBS Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System (United Bank of Switzerland) --Paul Folino, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Emulex --John Garcia, managing partner of Angel Strategies --Ronald Langston, administrator of MBDA MBDA Minority Business Development Agency (US Department of Commerce) MBDA Michigan Broadband Development Authority MBDA Minnesota Band Directors Association MBDA Matra BAE Dynamics Alenia MBDA Magnolia Ballroom Dancers' Association , United States Department of Commerce The United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903. --Debbie Lewandowski, business development consultant, WunderMarx Inc. --Goran Matijasevic, INFR research coordinator, UC Irvine --Sid Mohasseb, founder, Venture Farm --Martha Montoya, founder, Los Kitos --Frank Peters, president of Tech Coast Angels --Tom Phelps, partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, and chairman, Orange County Business Council --Andy Policano, dean, Paul Merage School of Business UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business Formerly known as the Graduate School of Management, the school was renamed in Spring 2005 to the Paul Merage School of Business, after receiving a generous donation by philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Chef America founder, Paul at UC Irvine --Mayor Curt Pringle, city of Anaheim Orange County Innovation activities are spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of numerous business, civic and academic groups, including Angel Strategies, OCTANe, the Office of Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa, The Orange County Business Council, Tech Coast Angels, Tech Coast Venture Network and University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). at Irvine. Sponsors include Cisco Systems, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , My Webteam, Saddleback College Advanced Technology Center, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, The Irvine Company, Toshiba and WunderMarx Inc. The inaugural Orange County Innovation Week was celebrated Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2005, and included nearly 30 events promoting technology, science, entertainment, art and industry advancements. This year, the committee has designated October as Orange County Innovation Month 2006. About Orange County Innovation Orange County Innovation celebrates the significant growth of technology, science, entertainment, arts and industry in Orange County and promotes the advancement of these industries. Learn more at www.orangecountyinnovation.com. |
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