SofTECH Event: Where the Money Is Going in High-Tech and Bio-Tech.NOVATO, Calif. -- SofTECH, the North Bay Software and Information Technology Association, will host a public event on May 25 that will bring together a panel of experts to review current investment trends, critical factors of success and new commercial opportunities for funded companies in high-tech and bio-tech. The event will be held at Hanson Bridgett's law offices in Larkspur Larkspur, city, United States Larkspur, city (1990 pop. 11,070), Marin co., W Calif., a prestigious residential suburb of San Francisco near Mt. Tamalpais; inc. 1908. The region's scenic beauty and excellent beaches attract many visitors. , just north of San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Four experts -- representing investors, medical research and the press -- will review what 2005 holds, and what has changed since the dot.com boom and bust In economics, the term boom and bust refers to the movement of an economy through economic cycles. The Boom-Bust economic cycle According to most economists, an economic boom is typically characterized by an increased level of economic output (GDP), a corresponding years. The Panel --Robert E. Hughes, Assistant Professor at Buck Institute for Age Research The Buck Institute for Age Research is the United States' first independent biomedical research institute devoted solely to research on aging and age-related disease. The mission of the Buck Institute is to extend the healthspan, the healthy years of life. (Headquarters in Novato, CA) --Daniel S. Levine, Biotech Special Projects/Bay Area Economy Reporter at San Francisco Business Times (Headquarters in San Francisco) --Peter Morgan, Investment Banker Investment Banker A person representing a financial institution that is in the business of raising capital for corporations and municipalities. Notes: An investment banker may not accept deposits or make commercial loans. at The Spartan Group (Offices in Tiburon, CA and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. ) --Dick O'Connor, Managing Partner at Intellicap (Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio) The Moderator Kathleen Nemetz, financial advisor in the Global Private Client Group of Merrill Lynch (Based in Mill Valley, CA)
Where: Hanson Bridgett North Bay, Wood Island, 80 E. Sir Francis
Drake Blvd. Suite 3E, Larkspur, CA
Directions: Posted at www.softech.org. There is ample parking
in Hanson Bridgett's parking lot.
When: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
6:30 PM-7:15 PM Registration/Networking
7:15 PM-8:15 PM Introductions and Presentation
8:15 PM-8:45 PM Audience Q&A
Why: This event is SofTECH's monthly General Meeting. All meetings
are open to the public.
How: Free to SofTECH members / $13-$15 Non-members /
$10 Institutional & Student
Or pay $20 for a Trial Membership for three consecutive events
(Trial sign-up at http://www.softech.org/site/).
About SofTECH SofTECH is a non-profit trade organization committed to fostering communication and cooperation for business and technology professionals in Northern California's Marin and Sonoma counties. Its goal is to identify and showcase technology leaders and support the technology user community. SofTECH develops programs and provides meaningful networking opportunities for its members who include American River Ventures, Autodesk, Inc., Bank of Marin, Hanson Bridgett Marcus Vlahos & Rudy LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , iPost, JAG judge advocate general (J.A.G.) n. a military officer who advises the government on courts-martial and administers the conduct of courts-martial. The officers who are judge advocates and counsel assigned to the accused come from the office of the judge advocate Wire Group, Phippen Design Group and Ridgecrest Marketing. Please visit the Web site at: www.softech.org. |
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