Tuesday Morning: All SCHB Sessions are at the Washington Plaza Hotel, Jefferson Room. The hotel is located at 10 Thomas Circle N.W, (see map).Public Office Campaign Strategy. Video of this session available via the SEA (Scientists and Engineers for America) website.
Co-sponsored by CPT, PROF, and CCPA
Joseph E. Sabol, Organizer
8:30 — Introductory Remarks.
8:35 —12. Panel Discussion: Public office campaign strategy.
Jim Turner, Acting Director, Scientists and Engineers for America, Washington, DC, Moderator
Abstract: Would you like a job where everybody is mandated by law to listen to you? Consider running for or serving in public office. Attend this panel discussion by persons with past experience in running for office or serving on a local board and get an introduction to what is necessary when one runs for or is appointed to local, state, or federal office.
9:55 — Concluding Remarks.
Best Practices for Entrepreneurs
Co-sponsored by WCC, PROF, and GLOBAL
Gianna Arnold, Organizer
10:05 — Introductory Remarks.
10:10 —13. Panel Discussion: Best steps for the chemical entrepreneur.
Gianna Arnold, Miles Stockbridge, PC, Columbia, MD
Abstract: Back by popular demand! Join our wide spectrum of panelists for a facilitated discussion as to best steps for the chemical entrepreneur. Topics discussed will include: creating an organizational structure; various forms of intellectual property and their use as strategic business assets; alternative forms of funding/financing; and factors relating to enterprise success such as technology, customer base, marketing, management. This is your opportunity to ensure the success of your new or planned entity.
Invited panelists include: Peter Farrand, Associate, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.; Roberta Melton, Director, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Maryland Technology Development Corporation; Roberto Allen, former VP, Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property at Alba Therapeutics; Amir Tamiz, FirstStage Bioventures; and Elizabeth Hart-Wells, Senior Director, Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, University of Maryland at Baltimore; Moderator: Gianna Arnold. The discussion will be enriched through contributions by speakers from this afternoon’s True Stories symposium as well.
11:35 — Concluding Remarks.
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