August 2009 Business Events Calendar
A Day at the Fair
With summer winding down, you might be tempted to spend a day at the Wisconsin State Fair (August 6-16). Better yet, you may want to participate in some of the many important business opportunities available on (and off) the UW-Madison campus. The UW Business Events Calendar is a service of the Office of Corporate Relations (OCR).
Bio/ Life Sciences
August 12
This session will be led by Dr. Nancy Keller, professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, who will discuss ways of identifying contaminants of food and feed crops. Click here for more.
August 9-15
Madison, WI
The International Symbiosis Society and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Symbiosis Cluster are holding the 2009 International Congress on Symbiosis. The conference at UW-Madison will feature oral sessions and posters spanning the latest research in the field. Click here for more.
Economy
August 5-6
Lake Superior Technology Conference
Ashland, WI
The workshops featured in this event will address four broad Lake Superior region assets, Lake, Forest, Food and Health, through the eyes of more than 20 expert speakers. Click here for more.
Elizabeth Odders-White, Wisconsin School of Business Associate Professor in Finance, Investment and Banking, presents her current research on buying or selling a security in breach of a fiduciary duty or other relationship of trust and confidence. Click here for more.
September 21
CALS Lecture Series: Wisconsin’s Best
Madison, WI
This series will focus on Wisconsin food products that are industry leaders in research or production. University and industry experts will provide an insider’s look into various aspects of the development, cultivation, processing and marketing of these food staples. Click here fore more.
Entrepreneurship
August 12
Madison, WI
Join Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN) director Joe Kremer and other entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion on early stage investing and business strategies.
August 13
Milwaukee, WI
Joe Kremer, director of the WAN, will discuss trends in the angel investment market and how those developments may affect entrepreneurs. Click here for more.
August 19
Third Annual Resource Rendezvous
Milwaukee, WI
Get together with researchers, grant writers, business leaders and other professionals and learn more about federal agencies and their funding opportunities. Highlights include research project pitches, speakers from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Click here for more.
Food
August 5
Madison, WI
This session will be led by Denise Ney, professor in the Department of Plant Pathology. She will discuss recent discoveries that can help individuals with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU). Click here for more.
Madison, WI
The UW-Madison Food Research Institute and Covance Laboratories have developed this technical program to focus on the key scientific and regulatory topics facing food and dietary supplement makers in 2009 and beyond. Click here for more.
Health
August 19
Madison, WI
This session will be hosted by Gary Lyons, professor in the School of Medicine and Public health. His research focuses on how stem cells can help combat heart disease. Click here for more.
August 27
Madison, WI
The two-day symposium will focus on providing evidence for clinical practice and public health. Click here for more.
September 2
Madison, WI
Kurt Saupe, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and Public Health, will share stories about his research on stem cells and cardiovascular pathology. Click here for more.
Manufacturing
August 3-27
Wisconsin Safety Council Training
Madison, Milwaukee, WI
The Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce will host a variety of training sessions statewide throughout the month of August. Click here for more.
Small Business
August 3
Small Business: The First Step
Madison, WI
Get a clear picture of what it's really like to run a small business. Assess your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to analyze the potential for your business. Discover what information you need and where to find it. Click here for more.
August 26
Small Business Tax Expo
Madison, WI
Learn about federal and state taxes including payroll, unemployment compensation and sales taxes. Click here for more.
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