Energy/Environment

Sept. 9-11
Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Marketing in the Green Economy
Madison, WI
This event will feature presentations by Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk. The conference is designed to address new marketing and sustainability challenges Wisconsin will face in the renewable economy. Click here for more.

Sept. 10
Forum on Energy Policy and Climate Change
Madison, WI
David W. Hadley, vice president of state regulatory relations at Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, will be the keynote speaker at the forum. Click here for more.

Sept. 18
Climate Change and Green Jobs
Madison, WI
Business professionals, educational experts and attorneys discuss the latest in climate change, energy efficiency and energy security issues and the green jobs associated with them. Hear how experts are positioning their companies to utilize new legislative efforts such as the stimulus package and the 2009 Energy Bill. Click here for more.

Sept. 23
The Business Case for Going Green
UW-Milwaukee (Webinar)
The event includes a free interactive Webinar and a film discussing the benefits of making your business “Go Green.” Click here for more.

Sept. 29
Green Jobs: Growing Wisconsin Employment
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will provide remarks about his city's efforts to cultivate green jobs. Panelists include representatives from Boldt Construction and Johnson Controls, Inc. Click here for more.

Entrepreneurship

Sept. 10, 17 and 24
IdeaFest Information Sessions
Madison, WI
Dream big and win $10K! Come to an informational session to learn about student entrepreneurship competitions held during College of Engineering's annual Innovation Days. Click here for more.

Sept. 16
Entrepreneurs' Roundtable
Madison, WI
Join Wisconsin Angel Network director Joe Kremer and other entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion on early stage investing and business strategies. Click here for more.

Sept. 17
Innovation Can Be Taught
Appleton, WI
Hear from Paul Lemens, the director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation at UW-Green Bay, at this meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network-Northeast chapter. Click here for more.

Sept. 22
Gaming Industry in Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Learn more about the latest trends in the fast-moving computer gaming software industry from top Wisconsin “gamers” during this meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison. Click here for more.

Health

Sept. 3
Vascular Biology Research Colloquium
Madison, WI
UW-Madison professors from the biology related field will discuss different challenges that effect cardiovascular disease. Click here for more. NOTE: This link is a PDF.

Sept. 15
Cardiovascular Research Conference
Madison, WI
The conference will give participants an opportunity to foster interactions among cardiovascular investigators and to energize research efforts through informal and interactive presentations of current research and future challenges. Click here for more.

Sept. 15
Autumn Safety and Health Conference
Kimberly, WI
Gain knowledge in the health, security and environmental fields; network with other professionals; benefit from the vast experience of the professional instructors and learn the skills needed to effectively and successfully perform in the safety field. Click here for more.

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Human Resources/Management

Sept. 10
Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
Madison, WI
Hear directly from the Department of Labor about common mistakes made in administering 401(k) plans, audit initiatives, your responsibilities as the plan’s sponsor under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and more. Click here for more.

Sept. 17
Looking Back and Looking Ahead: An Update on Key Changes in Employment Law
Madison, WI
This HR Roundtable presentation addresses the recent political landscape that has resulted in significant changes to state and federal employment laws and regulations. Speakers will address changes in: FMLA-Family and Medical Leave Act, Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, Changes to the Military Leave Policy, Employee Free Choice Act and more. Click here for more.

Sept. 23
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce CEO Forum
Madison, WI
The CEO Forum provides a rare opportunity to meet and learn from a highly successful Capital region business leader. Speakers include Dave Witwer of TDS, Ray Allen of Madison Times and Toni Sikes from MERLIN Mentors. Click here for more.

Sept. 24 and 25
Directors Summit
Madison, WI
Board members and senior executive officers of both public and private companies can learn more about fiduciary, legal and ethical responsibilities, building a strong board, crisis management and more. Click here for more.

Oct. 7 and 8
Women’s Executive Leadership Summit
Madison, WI
Learn how to increase the importance of women in corporate organizational leadership; discover best practices that foster women’s success; and hear from top executives who have made a difference. Click here for more.

Recruitment

Sept. 17
Fall Career Forum 2009
Madison, WI
Start the 2009-10 recruiting season with the Fall Career Forum. Reach over 1,500 qualified UW-Madison students from over 100 majors. The career fair is jointly sponsored by the College of Letters and Science Career Services, School of Business Career Center, Wisconsin Alumni Association and the School of Human Ecology. Click here for more.

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Small Business

Sept. 22
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.

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Commercialization: Is It Feasible?
Madison, WI
The program will show small business owners how to effectively move technology or research from the lab to the world of business. Click here for more.

Technology/IT

Sept. 10
The Lindbergh Lecture Series
Madison, WI
This lecture will discuss direct engineering analysis via distance sampling. Click here for more.

Sept. 11
Radio Frequency Identification Workgroup Meeting
Madison, WI
Presentations will be provided on the latest RFID market and technical developments and feature speakers from R. W. Baird, Impinj, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Terso. Space is limited, and this meeting is expected to fill quickly. To RSVP today reply to Kassandra Young at kassandra.young@uwebc.org or 608-263-3636. Click here for more.