Conmergence

Nashville Startup Weekend

This year promises a great deal of added value!

• A heavy focus on mentoring and feedback
• A much improved mixer
• Better location
• More industry leaders
• Spoils for the weekend victor
• And a shot at $15K in funding

We’re in need of YOUR feedback already….. Along with the focus on mentoring and superb entrepreneurship, we’re involving some of the greatest examples of this in Nashville. Let us know what the most iconic businesses are in Nashville.

More development to come! Follow the leaders on Twitter: @leeGTurley, @NashvilleEC, @MichaelRBurcham and join us on Facebook.

Hash tag for this year is #NSW2010 and new site URL is www.NashvilleStartup.com!

Have a great day!

Lee G Turley

The NTIA has awarded $62.5+ million in stimulus funding to Internet2, NLR, Indiana University, the Northern Tier Network Consortium. Together with their vendor partners Ciena, Cisco, Infinera and Juniper Networks, the collaborators propose the construction of the United States Unified Community Anchor Network (U.S. UCAN), an advanced network that will link regional networks across the nation, including other projects funded through ARRA. U.S. UCAN’s advanced infrastructure will—in partnership with regional and state research and education networks—connect America’s community anchor institutions. For more info, http://www.usucan.org.

Funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the United States Unified Community Anchor Network (U.S. UCAN) will be a nationwide, coast-to-coast advanced network infrastructure that, together with state and regional network partners, will enable the connection of America’s community anchor institutions—schools, libraries, community colleges, health centers and public safety organizations—to support advanced applications not possible with today’s typical Internet service. U.S. UCAN fills a critical gap linking community anchor institutions together into a national, open network with next-generation capabilities, operated with end-to-end transparency and the highest levels of performance uniquely suited to the needs of these communities.

U.S.UCAN will provide a network environment capable of supporting life-changing applications such as telemedicine and distance learning for all community anchor institutions, including those in areas previously considered too remote or economically depressed to support advanced network services. Led by the same advanced networking community that has already connected 66,000 community anchors through partnerships across public and private sectors, U.S.UCAN will prepare Americans—now and in the future—to compete successfully in an increasingly competitive global economy.

The network will offer its services to community anchors nationwide through a new not-for-profit organization (also called U.S. UCAN), which will be directed and governed by a partnership of the research and education networking community and representatives of community anchor institutions.

Contacts

General inquiries – info@usucan.org
Media inquiries – media@usucan.org, (734) 352-7037

TECH4AFRICA is proud to bring together some of the most respected people in technology to share, teach and interact with Africans, in Africa. It’s an exciting time for African technology and we hope that you enjoy the opportunity that Tech4Africa presents, as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together.

Click on the presenters’ names to see their online profiles.

(InnoVenture forms an online communty when profiles are added while registering to attend. To see the online profiles of others in the community, you must sign in or add a profile online without registering.)

Monday, May 10

Tuesday, May 11

Session 1 – Smart Communities

Session 2 – Transformed Mobility

Wednesday, May 12

Session 3 – Advanced Materials

Session 4 – Clean Energy

Advanced Materials

The future of advanced materials is being created here. Milliken has one of the world’s preeminent materials research centers, and has developed over 55,000 different products. The Michelin Americas Research Company is one of their three global R&D centers. The NanoCenter at the University of SC and the Clemson Advanced Materials Research Center have attracted preeminent scholars through the Centers of Economic Excellence program. Zeus Industrial leads in extruded polymers for medical devices, and St. Jude Medical leads in capacitors for pacemakers. KEMET is one of the world’s leading capacitor manufacturers.

Clean Energy

The future of clean energy is being created here. GE Energy produces a large share of the world’s wind turbines, and Clemson received $98 million to build a wind test facility. GE operates the world’s largest gas turbine plant. The Savannah River National Lab has the world’s largest concentration of hydrogen scientists, and the University of SC has the National Science Foundation Center for Fuel Cells. The nuclear renaissance in the US will occur in the Carolinas. South Carolina grows a large percentage of the cellulose which can be converted to biofuel on the east coast.

Transformed Mobility

The future of the mobility industry is being created here. The country’s first PhD in Automotive Engineering recently graduated from the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and went to work for the Michelin Americas Research Company. The BMW Information Technology Research Center is inventing connected vehicle technologies we will use in our cars tomorrow. BMW Manufacturing has invested $4.3 billion, employs 5,000, and has produced 1.5 million cars. Boeing landed in North Charleston, and Lockheed is in Greeenville.

Smart Communities

The future of smart communities is being created here. BlueCross BlueShield of SC operates 6 of the 90 IBM Z10 mainframes in the world. Health Sciences SC is developing a leading health information technology infrastructure to support research and advance patient care. Sealed Air is developing intelligent packaging to keep our food fresher, safer and less expensive. Wind turbines built off the coast will be connected through smart grids to consumers. Electrolux is building 2 million appliances which are increasingly connected and personalized to our lifestyles.

Conference Presenters
7 Senior Leaders

David Stafford COO of the Michelin Americas Research Company Chris Desoiza VP of the Milliken Research Corporation John Kelly VP for Public Service and Economic Development of Clemson University Ed Sellers CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Harris Pastides President of the University of South Carolina Don Herriott Director of Innovista Partnerships, University of SC Bill Mahoney CEO of SCRA

60 Passionate Champions

Brian Benicewicz CoEE Endowed Chair, NanoCenter at USC, Columbia, SC Bill Roberts Research Fellow, Sealed Air Jonathan Wilke Manager of Rapid Prototyping Center, Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Design, Florence, SC Ralph Hulseman President of Hoowaki, LLC Jason Premo CEO, ADEX Machining Technologies Mike Panasko President of Innovate Anderson John Ballato Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Clemson University Hildy Teegen Dean, Moore School of Business, Columbia, SC

Over 2 Days 7 Senior Leaders and 60 Passionate Champions describe the future they are creating to attract the expertise and resources needed to succeed. The audience is hundreds of influential, connected people.

Register

Also – for the IT folks in the group we have a couple of groups that are geared towards you
Nashville IT Career Network on LinkedIn (IT SPECIFIC) – www.tinyurl.com/li-tech-network
Nashville IT Career Network on Facebook (IT SPECIFIC) – http://tinyurl.com/fb-tech-network
Matt LeBanc
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04/05Bill KarlsonBACK TO SCHOOL FOR A CHANGING ECONOMY
04/12Jerome TerrellTHE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BUSINESS MARKET
Rick RossINDUSTRY & COMPANY RESEARCH WITH REFERENCE USA
04/19Matt LeBlancHOW RECRUITERS SEARCH FOR YOU
04/26Mark MarshallDEVELOPING A WINNING RÉSUMÉ
05/03John McClellanHOW TO REEVALUATE & REINVENT YOUR JOB-SEARCH
05/10Area RecruitersRECRUITERS PANEL DISCUSSION
05/17Dan Miller”CALLING” OR JUST A J0B?
05/24Mike ShaughnessyNEGOTIATING SALARY & BENEFITS
05/31NO MEETING
06/07Dan RyanBECOMING A SYMMETRICAL LEADER
06/14NO MEETING
06/21NO MEETING
06/28Area Career CoachesCAREER COACHES PANEL DISCUSSION
The Monday night CTSG meets at the Brentwood United Methodist Church (309 Franklin Road in room 281). Doors open at 6:30pm.

http://broadband.ideascale.com/a/rpxAuthentication.do

Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson and their team at GoROWE.com have made it their mission to promote “results-only work environments”. They have a Linkedin GoROWE Group http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2715125 and a blog at their web page. I think it is asinine that as we build out global broadband, cloud computing and distributed computing like World Community Grid, Grid Republic and BOINC, that management refuses to adopt/provide tools which would allow folks (many with disabilities — 70% unemployed) to work from anywhere the work can be done. Sure, there are security and IP issues, but there are rural economic development and green issues, not to mention digital accessibility issues that CANNOT be solved until the mental culture/worldview of C-Suites and their subordinates promote the available technologies. So share holders, proxy holders, institutional investors–let’s start asking about these issues during the next quarterly conference call.

CTSG (Brentwood)
Matt LeBlanc, 477-5651
Every Monday; networking from 6:30-7:00pm; meeting from 7:00-8:30pm; BUMC, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood
IT Career Network (IT SPECIFIC)
Matt LeBlanc – 477-5651
START DATE TO BE DETERMINED, 2nd & 4th Mondays
MT-SHRM Career Transition Group (HR SPECIFIC)
Barbara Stewart
Every other Monday, Right Management, Brentwood
Career Connection, Murfreesboro
Randy Allen, 898-8081 x147
Every Monday, Rutherford County Career Center, 9:00 – 10:30am
Hermitage Career Group
Paul Henrie, 833-9318
Every Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am, Hermitage United Methodist Church
Careers Moving Forward
info@CareersMovingForward.net
2nd & 4th Tuesday night, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Long Hollow Baptist Church, Hendersonville
Joelton Career Transition Group
615.876.0527
Every Tues at 7:00pm in room 1102 at Joelton First Baptist Church 7140 Whites Creek Pike
Career Transition Partners (BRENTWOOD)
Bill Kirby, 364-8286
Every Tues at 8:00am, First Presbyterian Church on 4815 Franklin RD
Career Connection, Metrocenter
John McClallen, 862-8890 ext 77423
Every Tues at 9:00am, Metrocenter Career Center
MCN (Murfreesboro)
Matt LeBlanc – 477-5651
Every Wedn, 8:00-9:00am, Integrity House, Murfreesboro
Career Connection, Edmondson Pike Library
John McClallen, 862-8890 ext 77423
Every Wedn, 10:00am, Metrocenter Career Center
Career Transition Group
Ruth Smith
Every Wedn, 7:00-8:30pm, Room A206, Clearview Baptist Church, 537 Franklin Road, Franklin
Bellevue Career Group
Trey Adkisson, (615) 207-5685
Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, Church at HopePark, Bellvue
Hendersonville Career Group
615-824-6622.
1st & 3rd Thurs from 6:30 – 8:30. @ Hendersonville Church of Christ (Room 420) in new Annex, 107 Rockland Road). Group is led by Brad Towe and Jan Blackwell.
***** LINKS OF IMPORTANCE FOR YOUR TRANSITION ******
Nashville Career Transition Group – http://tinyurl.com/nashcareer
Job and networking opps for those in transition
NCTG Group on LinkedIn – http://tinyurl.com/linctg
NCTG Group on Facebook – http://groups.to/nctg/
NCTG Group on Plaxo – http://nctg.plaxogroups.com
HR Career Transition Group on LinkedIn (HR SPECIFIC) – http://tinyurl.com/nhrctg
Mufreesboro Career Network on LinkedIn (Murfreesboro SPECIFIC) – http://tinyurl.com/mborocn
Nashville IT Career Network on LinkedIn (IT SPECIFIC) – http://tinyurl.com/ydtmajw
Nashville IT Career Network on Facebook (IT SPECIFIC) – http://tinyurl.com/ya4h27l

Here is the schedule for the 1st qtr of 2010 for the Monday night CTSG:

12/28 NO MEETING

01/04 Joe Morrell 99 THINGS TO DO TO HAVE A SUCCESFUL SEARCH IN 2010

01/11 Al Dampier CREATE YOUR FUTURE

01/18 NO MEETING

01/25 Professional Recruiters RECRUITERS PANEL DISCUSSION

02/01 Bill Karlson BACK TO SCHOOL FOR A CHANGING ECONOMY

02/08 Area Business Leaders BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSION

02/15 Dan Miller “CALLING” OR JUST A J0B?

02/22 Area Executives HIRING MANAGER PANEL

03/01 Richard Britnell HOW SIX SIGMA & A PARACHUTE CAN HELP YOUR SEARCH

03/08 Ron Hooper PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINICPLES & YOUR JOB SEARCH

03/15 Dan Aronoff SPEED NETWORKING TO MAKE CONNECTIONS

03/22 Mike Shaughnessy SURVIVING THE PHONE SCREEN

03/29 Ed Condon INDUSTRY & COMPANY RESEARCH ON LINKEDIN

Who are we?

We’re a gathering of friends who have been through the process of changing jobs or professions. We are open to all who are seeking new  opportunities or contemplating making a change!

When and where do we meet?

Monday evenings in room 281 of the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood. Networking begins at 6:30pm and the
meeting kicks off at 7:00pm.

What is it?

Weekly meetings that offer relevant topics, dialogue, and networking. Schedule subject to change because of availability of speakers.

What can it do for me?

You will learn cutting edge job-search skills and techniques, pick up tips, find job leads and experience encouragement in a faith based environment.

Directions from I-65

Take the Old Hickory Blvd (WEST) exit
Turn Left (S) on Franklin Road
Turn right at 4th traffic light into parking lot

NOTE: For changes in schedule due to weather conditions, CTSG follows Brentwood Academy closings.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ANY SERVICES

For more information call (615) 477-5651
Posted By Matt LeBlanc

We’re seeking the greatest, most innovative minds in our community for mind-altering, life-changing discussions. We are reaching out to key community members and requesting their suggestions regarding potential speakers for our events. For our first event, our theme is innovation in health care and collaboration. If you have in mind a person in your network that is truly a world-class innovator in their field, please contact us here.

What is TED?
TED (http://www.ted.com) is a small nonprofit devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading”. It started in 1984 as a conference bringing together the greatest minds from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then, its scope has become ever broader. Along with the annual TED Conference in Long Beach, California, TED has created a new TEDx community program.

What is TEDxNashville?
In the spirit of “Ideas Worth Spreading”, TEDxNashville is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At our TEDxNashville event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection among the participants.

Nashville is a unique community with several populations of truly extraordinary individuals whose work is changing the world.  Be they scientists, artists or philosophers their efforts serve to fundamentally shift how we understand our environment and live our lives.  TEDxNashville will provide a collaborative platform for our greatest minds to share their passions and inspire our own. Please join us in creating a model for TEDx communities worldwide.

While the main TedxNashville event is scheduled for February 2010, a planning and brainstorming meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009, at Station Inn from 11am to 1pm. The goal for this preliminary meeting is to gather members from various sectors of the community to help envision what a successful first TedxNashville event will look like and how it can best be executed.  Your input, expertise, and advice will contribute to the development of this landmark event for the Nashville community.

This planning meeting will include lunch from Jimmy Carl’s Barbecue for $10 per person.

Your attendance at this planning and brainstorming meeting would be greatly valued. Please RSVP by Monday, October 12, 2009 with your name and a 50-word bio (to be distributed to all attendees) to TEDxNashville@gmail.com. If you cannot attend, but would like to delegate a proxy to attend on your behalf, please indicate such in your RSVP.

For questions about this planning meeting or about TEDxNashville, please contact TEDxNashville@gmail.com or see http://www.digitalnashville.net/group/tedxnashville. For further information about TED, please visit http://www.TED.com. 

We hope to see you on October 19th!

Sincerely,
TEDxNashville Planning Team

Top Houston Hospital Selects MedConcierge to Offer
Telemedicine to Corporations and Master Planned
Communities

September 8, 2009 (Sarasota, FL & Houston, TX) – St. Joseph Medical Center, the largest, Level 3 trauma hospital in downtown Houston, has selected MedConcierge to provide its advanced telemedicine solution to leading communities and corporations. Both parties will demonstrate the user experience and benefits of telemedicine during the upcoming 2009 FTTH Conference & Expo taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, September 27th through October 1st.

"We are very excited to demonstrate the MedConcierge at St. Joseph Medical Center service to local community developers and corporate executives at the upcoming Fiber to the Home Conference," states St. Joseph chief executive officer Phillip D. Robinson, "Telemedicine will clearly be at the center of healthcare delivery moving forward and leveraging the technological advantages of the MedConcierge service over fiber-optic communications will help us extend patient services, generate additional revenue and save costs."

"St. Joseph is a leader in the Houston area, and we are thrilled to play a role in helping them deliver health and wellness services to residents of FTTH communities in and around the Houston metropolitan area," says MedConcierge director Rob Scheschareg. "Telemedicine offers competitive and financial benefits in a cost-effective fashion that is critical in today's market environment. We look forward to meeting service providers and developers at the FTTH Conference & Expo who want to take advantage of the billions being spent by consumers and the government in the next 30 months on home-based telemedicine."

Substantial news coverage, increasing consumer interest and adoption, and the allocation of billions of dollars in Federal stimulus funds specifically for broadband and healthcare information technology have placed telemedicine at the forefront of applications that benefit from fiber to the home networks.

"Fiber to the home provides benefits to consumers and employers that truly improve the quality of life. From our own industry research to that of our members and market followers, it is becoming increasingly evident that consumers want the benefits of improved healthcare services and access to doctors that services like MedConcierge and healthcare providers like St. Joseph can provide," states Joe Savage, president of the FTTH Council. "Telemedicine is a prime example of the type of applications that will be on display at our upcoming conference demonstrating the power of fiber".

To showcase the user experience, benefits and implementation of telemedicine services, MedConcierge and St. Joseph Medical Center will be hosting a number of activities at the upcoming 2009 FTTH Conference & Expo.  These include:

Corporate VIP Demonstration & Reception, Tuesday, September 29th.  For more information call the Corporate Health Connection at St. Joseph Medical Center at (713) 756-8600. 

MedConcierge Booth in the Fiber Zone, located on the show floor during exhibit hours. 

Phillip D. Robinson, CEO, St. Joseph Medical Center will be discussing telemedicine over FTTH networks as part of the Closing Keynote presentation Wednesday, September 30th at 2:00 pm.

For information about these events, visit the conference website at http://www.ftthconference.com.

About St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center, downtown Houston's only general acute care hospital, partners with Houston physicians to provide comprehensive health care to all.  As Houston's first hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center provides services for outpatients as well as inpatients, with a full continuum of care in surgery, cancer care, emergency care, Women's services, cardiovascular services, wound care, rehab, sports medicine, Corporate Health Connection and more. For more information on St. Joseph Medical Center, please visit http://www.sjmctx.com or call 713.757.1000.

About MedConcierge, LLC

MedConcierge is the leading provider of telemedicine solutions for community developers and operators, broadband service providers, healthcare providers, and municipalities, that deliver personal, concierge healthcare services to consumers at home, at work and while traveling. Utilizing our award-winning, patent-pending technology, MedConcierge provides unparalleled private and secure access to certified doctors, specialists and content. MedConcierge offerings range from real-time, live videoconference consultations, on demand, 24/7 with leading doctors, specialists, psychiatrists and wellness experts, to educational content, health status monitoring and dynamic electronic medical records – all accessible from the comfort, privacy and convenience of homes and facilities. For more information, visit http://www.medconcierge.com.