SHARE THE WONDER
Dear FPC Member,
For as little as $26, you can help enrich the science studies of a student in need!
In support of the International Year of Astronomy the OSA Foundation has launched the Galileoscope Challenge to raise funds to purchase and distribute thousands of high-powered telescope kits to students around the world. Special priority will be given to students from developing nations and underrepresented communities.
I hope you will make a contribution to the Galileoscope Challenge today!
About the Galileoscope...The GalileoscopeTM is a high-quality, low-cost telescope kit developed by a team of leading astronomers, optical engineers, and science educators. No matter where you live, with this easy-to-assemble, 50-mm (2-inch) diameter, 25- to 50-power achromatic refractor, you can see the celestial wonders that Galileo Galilei first glimpsed 400 years ago and that still delight stargazers today. These include lunar craters and mountains, four moons circling Jupiter, the phases of Venus, Saturn's rings, and countless stars invisible to the unaided eye.
Constructing and using a Galileoscope is a terrific learning experience for students of all ages, and the Galileoscope Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for our community to encourage the next generation of innovators!
Donations can be made online or if you prefer to receive a donation form in the mail, please contact Meredith Smith, OSA Foundation Director.
Thank you for your consideration and support, I will keep you updated on our progress.
Sincerely,
G. Michael MorrisChair, OSA Foundation
The OSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization registered in the state of Florida (Re. # CH: 29018). A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES (800-435- 7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION. All donors receive special recognition and acknowledgements, unless they request to be anonymous. All donations to the OSA Foundation are matched dollar-for-dollar by The Optical Society.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
UCF Seeking Volunteer Judges for DECA competition
We are pleased to announce that the UCF Chapter of College DECA will be hosting its Inaugural Career Development Conference, Friday, October 16, 2009 in the UCF Student Union, Key West, Room 218. We are writing to invite you to volunteer to judge a competitive event.
College DECA is the local chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi, the college division of DECA, a high school marketing student organization. Students compete at the state and international levels in business job functions. The UCF Career Development Conference will recruit, select and prepare the UCF students for the State and International Career Development Conferences. We are seeking judges on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 9 AM-3 PM. Students will be competing in the following competitive events: Advertising Campaign, Business Law, Business-to-Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services Marketing/Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Marketing/Management, Marketing/Management, Restaurant & Food Service, Retail Marketing/Management, Sales Representative and Sports & Entertainment Marketing.
Please contact me at dferraro @ bus.ucf.edu or (407) 823-2328 to volunteer to judge or if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dennis Ferraro Jessica Sofranec
UCF Chapter Advisor, College DECA UCF Chapter President, College DECA
College DECA is the local chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi, the college division of DECA, a high school marketing student organization. Students compete at the state and international levels in business job functions. The UCF Career Development Conference will recruit, select and prepare the UCF students for the State and International Career Development Conferences. We are seeking judges on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 9 AM-3 PM. Students will be competing in the following competitive events: Advertising Campaign, Business Law, Business-to-Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services Marketing/Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Marketing/Management, Marketing/Management, Restaurant & Food Service, Retail Marketing/Management, Sales Representative and Sports & Entertainment Marketing.
Please contact me at dferraro @ bus.ucf.edu or (407) 823-2328 to volunteer to judge or if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dennis Ferraro Jessica Sofranec
UCF Chapter Advisor, College DECA UCF Chapter President, College DECA
Saturday, October 3, 2009
FPC Members Free to Exhibit at ICALEO 2009 in Orlando!
The LIA would like to offer all FPC members a chance to attend and display at ICALEO this year since it is here in Orlando. We are offering any first timers to ICALEO who are FPC members a free tabletop with the purchase of two conference registrations. This is for first timers only – company’s that have exhibited at ICALEO previously are not eligible for this special offer: A $2950 value. A great opportunity to display their products and services, attend the sessions and network with the laser industry’s best right in their backyard.
The Laser Institute of America would like to invite you to the 28th annual International Congress on Applications of Laser & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) from November 2 – 5, 2009 in Orlando, FL. In cooperation with the Florida Photonics Cluster, LIA is providing a special offer for all FPC members to participate at this year’s event as a first time exhibitor. Upon purchase of two (2) full conference registrations, your company can receive a tabletop at our Vendor Reception on Tuesday night for FREE ($2950 value).
Come speak directly with a highly concentrated number of laser decision makers from around the world. Our Vendor Reception is on Tuesday, November 3, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, and is the only scheduled event during this time slot.
Full conference registrations are currently $925 ($825 LIA Member) per person and include admission to all technical sessions, the Plenary Sessions, Laser Solutions Short Courses, Receptions (Welcome Celebration, President’s Reception and Vendor Reception), Awards Luncheon and a technical digest. If interested in registering and receiving your free tabletop, please contact Kim Truelove or Dave Evans at 407.380.1553.
For more info on ICALEO’s Vendor Reception, please click here, or visit the ICALEO website at www.icaleo.org.
ICALEO has a 27 year history as the conference where researchers and end-users meet to review the state-of-the art in laser materials processing and predict where the future will lead. From its inception, ICALEO has been devoted to the field of laser materials processing and is viewed as the premier source of technical information in the field.
The Laser Institute of America would like to invite you to the 28th annual International Congress on Applications of Laser & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) from November 2 – 5, 2009 in Orlando, FL. In cooperation with the Florida Photonics Cluster, LIA is providing a special offer for all FPC members to participate at this year’s event as a first time exhibitor. Upon purchase of two (2) full conference registrations, your company can receive a tabletop at our Vendor Reception on Tuesday night for FREE ($2950 value).
Come speak directly with a highly concentrated number of laser decision makers from around the world. Our Vendor Reception is on Tuesday, November 3, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, and is the only scheduled event during this time slot.
Full conference registrations are currently $925 ($825 LIA Member) per person and include admission to all technical sessions, the Plenary Sessions, Laser Solutions Short Courses, Receptions (Welcome Celebration, President’s Reception and Vendor Reception), Awards Luncheon and a technical digest. If interested in registering and receiving your free tabletop, please contact Kim Truelove or Dave Evans at 407.380.1553.
For more info on ICALEO’s Vendor Reception, please click here, or visit the ICALEO website at www.icaleo.org.
ICALEO has a 27 year history as the conference where researchers and end-users meet to review the state-of-the art in laser materials processing and predict where the future will lead. From its inception, ICALEO has been devoted to the field of laser materials processing and is viewed as the premier source of technical information in the field.
Government Contractor Workshop - Engineering Your Company's Success
TOPICS INCLUDE:
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
> SUPPORT THE PROCESS OF RATE APPROVAL
> DOCUMENTATION AND POLICY & PROCEDURES
> SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATIONS
> SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLANS
> PROPOSALS AND PRICING
> CONTRACT PRICING AUDITS & NEGOTIATIONS> PROJECT FINANCE & MANAGEMENT
> AVOID DISALLOWANCE PROBLEMS> ADVISE ON TIMEKEEPING COMPLIANCE ISSUES
> SET UP POOL STRUCTURES
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FINANCING:
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FINANCING:
> CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT
> SHORT-TERM CREDIT NEEDS
> UNDERWRITING CRITERIA
SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES:
> DELTEK GCS
> DELTEK TIME & EXPENSE
> QUICKBOOKS
> MS OFFICE
October 14, 20098:00 am - 12:00 pm at Berman HopkinsWright & LaHam, CPAs8035 Spyglass Hill Road Melbourne, FL 32940
Registration:$25 $35by Oct. 7th by Oct. 13th
October 21, 200912:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Berman HopkinsWright & LaHam, CPAs
480 N. Orlando Ave, Ste. 218
Winter Park, FL 32789
Registration:$25 $35
by Oct. 14th by Oct. 20th
CHOOSE YOUR DATE and LOCATION: SPACE IS LIMITED!
Lunch will be provided in Orlando.
American Continental Breakfast will be served in Melbourne.
RSVP to Pam Greene: greene@bermanhopkins.comVISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED ORMAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "BHWL" AND MAIL TO: Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam8035 Spyglass Hill RoadMelbourne, FL 32940
Guerrilla Market Research-How listening to and understanding your customer can be the key to success
Guerrilla Market Research
How listening to and understanding your customer can be the key to success.
UCFTI Lunch & Learn sponsored by MRC Corporation
Thursday, October 8th Time: 11:30-1:00
Fee: $20 (Free to Incubator Clients) Lunch will be provided
Location: University Tower 12201 Research Parkway, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL., 32826
Please RSVP to Renee Ayala at 407-882-0202 or via email rayala@mail.ucf.edu
Few aspects of starting a business are more obvious yet more overlooked than listening to the customer. Even though it is an obvious thing to do, the marketplace is littered with examples of businesses and products, large and small, that failed because they didn't ask for, understand and heed the voice of the customer. Most claim after the fact that they either thought they already knew what the customer wanted or they simply ran out of money and couldn't afford it.
The goal of any company is to market and sell a product or service that is wildly popular and that everyone wants. But how do you know what the needs of a customer are and design your product or service to meet that need? The answer to this question is the insight that comes from effective market research.
In this presentation MRC will discuss:
- The Value and Benefits of Market Research
- Myths About Market Research
- Why Small Businesses Avoid It
- Market Research Techniques
- How to Get Started
- Focusing on the Unmet Needs of Consumers
- Why Market Research Does Not Have to be Costly
MRC team members will reveal the secrets of "guerrilla market research" - on-traditional approaches to listening to customers and low cost methods of conducting traditional ones. If it's important to you to launch a business or product successfully, this session is a must.
SPEAKERS
J. Christopher Samulowitz
Strategic Planning, Business Development & Human Capital
Chris is the Founder and President of MRC Corporation and Managing Partner of Tranquility Capital Partners, LLC. His skills and experience have benefited companies ranging from small, privately held firms to America's largest corporations. His diverse client base includes companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, information systems, advertising, apparel brands, telecommunications, research and development, construction and manufacturing. Chris' role as a strategic advisor is focused on organizational assessment, development and talent acquisition.
James C. Siegel
Strategic Marketing & Market Research
Prior to joining MRC Corporation, Jim spent 17 years as a corporate senior manager in charge of worldwide consumer insight strategy prior to forming his own consulting practice focused on market research and business plan development. He has been responsible for market research focusing on consumer attitudes, behaviors and needs, including e-commerce, consumer attitudinal segmentation, brand portfolio management, cohort studies and demographic/social trends. Jim has chaired an international benchmarking council of world class, non-competing, customer-centric companies which included IBM, Xerox, Disney, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Ingram Micro, Milliken, and CIBC.
How listening to and understanding your customer can be the key to success.
UCFTI Lunch & Learn sponsored by MRC Corporation
Thursday, October 8th Time: 11:30-1:00
Fee: $20 (Free to Incubator Clients) Lunch will be provided
Location: University Tower 12201 Research Parkway, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL., 32826
Please RSVP to Renee Ayala at 407-882-0202 or via email rayala@mail.ucf.edu
Few aspects of starting a business are more obvious yet more overlooked than listening to the customer. Even though it is an obvious thing to do, the marketplace is littered with examples of businesses and products, large and small, that failed because they didn't ask for, understand and heed the voice of the customer. Most claim after the fact that they either thought they already knew what the customer wanted or they simply ran out of money and couldn't afford it.
The goal of any company is to market and sell a product or service that is wildly popular and that everyone wants. But how do you know what the needs of a customer are and design your product or service to meet that need? The answer to this question is the insight that comes from effective market research.
In this presentation MRC will discuss:
- The Value and Benefits of Market Research
- Myths About Market Research
- Why Small Businesses Avoid It
- Market Research Techniques
- How to Get Started
- Focusing on the Unmet Needs of Consumers
- Why Market Research Does Not Have to be Costly
MRC team members will reveal the secrets of "guerrilla market research" - on-traditional approaches to listening to customers and low cost methods of conducting traditional ones. If it's important to you to launch a business or product successfully, this session is a must.
SPEAKERS
J. Christopher Samulowitz
Strategic Planning, Business Development & Human Capital
Chris is the Founder and President of MRC Corporation and Managing Partner of Tranquility Capital Partners, LLC. His skills and experience have benefited companies ranging from small, privately held firms to America's largest corporations. His diverse client base includes companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, information systems, advertising, apparel brands, telecommunications, research and development, construction and manufacturing. Chris' role as a strategic advisor is focused on organizational assessment, development and talent acquisition.
James C. Siegel
Strategic Marketing & Market Research
Prior to joining MRC Corporation, Jim spent 17 years as a corporate senior manager in charge of worldwide consumer insight strategy prior to forming his own consulting practice focused on market research and business plan development. He has been responsible for market research focusing on consumer attitudes, behaviors and needs, including e-commerce, consumer attitudinal segmentation, brand portfolio management, cohort studies and demographic/social trends. Jim has chaired an international benchmarking council of world class, non-competing, customer-centric companies which included IBM, Xerox, Disney, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Ingram Micro, Milliken, and CIBC.
TechAmerica invitation: Thought Leadership Forum on Demand Creation Strategies, Friday, October 23rd, 2009 - Free to Attend
TechAmerica, in partnership with FRONTLINE Selling, cordially invites you to attend a high impact and interactive discussion centered on a Comprehensive and Repeatable Demand Creation Approach designed to help global organizations identify net-new sales opportunities in a consistent and measurable way.
The Forum introduces Sales and Marketing executives to a 21st Century top-of-the-funnel sales strategy designed to engage higher and sell larger deals. Highlights include the famous FRONTLINE Selling "Live Calling" component that demonstrates how to apply these contrarian techniques in a real-life real-time live setting.
You will walk away with strategies around:
Access - Time and attention of targeted key players
Execution - Engaging decision makers in a more strategic way
Visibility - Repeatable and Measurable Demand Creation Process
Result - Net-new Opportunity Identification
Registration details and Forum logistics are provided below. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional info. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
Forum Details:
Time:
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location:
Disney Entrepreneur Center
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32801
Directions
To Register:
1) Online, click here.
2) By phone, call Jennifer Gabriel @ 407.513.4703
*There is no charge to attend this event.
For more information, go to http://www.techamerica.org/frontlineforum
FRONTLINE Selling helps companies such as VMware, SAP, BEA and Research in Motion become more effective at creating demand by filling the gap between marketing suspects and identification of new sales opportunities. Our Comprehensive and Repeatable Demand Creation Process consists of a strategic Vision-LockTM Selling approach providing structure, metrics and a common language around your demand creation activities. To support Vision-Lock, we have developed and utilize our own tactical methodology (RAMP-UP) for execution. The result is a repeatable and measurable sales process transforming your sales people into highly leveraged communicators of your value offering.
www.frontlineselling.com
The Forum introduces Sales and Marketing executives to a 21st Century top-of-the-funnel sales strategy designed to engage higher and sell larger deals. Highlights include the famous FRONTLINE Selling "Live Calling" component that demonstrates how to apply these contrarian techniques in a real-life real-time live setting.
You will walk away with strategies around:
Access - Time and attention of targeted key players
Execution - Engaging decision makers in a more strategic way
Visibility - Repeatable and Measurable Demand Creation Process
Result - Net-new Opportunity Identification
Registration details and Forum logistics are provided below. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional info. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
Forum Details:
Time:
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location:
Disney Entrepreneur Center
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32801
Directions
To Register:
1) Online, click here.
2) By phone, call Jennifer Gabriel @ 407.513.4703
*There is no charge to attend this event.
For more information, go to http://www.techamerica.org/frontlineforum
FRONTLINE Selling helps companies such as VMware, SAP, BEA and Research in Motion become more effective at creating demand by filling the gap between marketing suspects and identification of new sales opportunities. Our Comprehensive and Repeatable Demand Creation Process consists of a strategic Vision-LockTM Selling approach providing structure, metrics and a common language around your demand creation activities. To support Vision-Lock, we have developed and utilize our own tactical methodology (RAMP-UP) for execution. The result is a repeatable and measurable sales process transforming your sales people into highly leveraged communicators of your value offering.
www.frontlineselling.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
