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1.0 JANUARY PHASE 0 AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to January's Phase 0 Award Winners! JRHydroTech, Inc., Laramie Six Mile Creek, Encampment Principal Investigator: Dr. Thomas A. Korjack Phone: (307) 761-2922 Email: omega7wy@lycos.com or mlawson@northernarapaho.com Phase 0 Title: Nanoplumbing Components such as valves, MICROFLUIDIC CHANNELS, and motors. Phase 1 Target: National Institutes of Health |
| 3.0 SELL YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR MARKET (Feb. 18-19) Save yourself time, money, and frustration! More than 60 federal and state procurement individuals are invited to this conference. The cost of visiting with each one of these professionals, both in time and money, is a cost that most small business cannot afford to miss. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and GRO-Biz invite small businesses in Wyoming and the western region for the 3rd annual Government Procurement Opportunities for Small Business Conference. Some of the agencies who will be available to talk with you include: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Veteran's Affairs, several Air Force Bases, U.S. Forest Service and many, many more. Procurement Officials will help you understand the specific contracting process for their agency. This will also be a perfect opportunity to meet other businesses, economic development professionals and many individuals who want your business to succeed. The United States government is the single largest consumer in the world, with more than $250 billion in annual purchases, not including state and local governments. These governmental entities purchase almost any goods or service imaginable, thus creating a huge market for U.S. businesses. A participant from the previous year's conference says, "Accessibility to levels of officials that have authoritative positions is very beneficial to the small business owner." The conference will be held in Gillette at the Camplex, February 18 and 19, 2004. Registration is $90 for the entire conference. It is only $45 for each additional person your business sends to the conference. Register on-line at www.gro-biz.com or call UW Conferences & Institutes Toll Free: 877-733-3618 ext.1. The following hotels are offering special GRO-Biz conference: Days Inn 307-682-3999; Wingate 307-685-2700; Clarion 307-686-3000. |
| 5.0 DOD RELEASES STTR FY04 SOLICITATION & DOT RELEASES PRE-SOLICTATION NOTICE/TOPICS The Department of Defense has released their FY04 STTR solicitation which will open on March 1, 2004 and will close on April 15, 2004 at 6am EST. The DoD agency components participating in this solicitation are: Air Force (27 topics), Army (28 topics), Navy (34 topics), DARPA (5 topics), MDA (24 topics). The complete solicitation and all forms are available directly from the DoD STTR web site site at www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/solicitations/sttr04/index.htm The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation System Center (Volpe Center) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for their upcoming SBIR offering. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about February 17, 2004 with a closing date of May 3, 2004. Point of Contact - Mary Doherty, Contracting Officer, 617-494-2669. Current solicitation information is available at: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/current.html. All DOT SBIR information is available from their web site at www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/index.html 2004 DOT Solicitation Topics:
-Development of the Airborne Internet Collaborative Information Services Environment
-Equipment for Undergrounding Utility Lines at Lower Cost -Pedestrian Detection System for Use With IVI Collision Warning and Signal Control Systems
-Introducing Children to Mass Transit -Application of New Methods, Techniques, and Technologies Designed to Increase Mass Transit Ridership
-Development of a Low Cost Ethanol Sensor System with Wireless Capabilities to Deter Repeat DWI Offenders
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| 7.0 UPCOMING CONFERENCES/TRAININGS/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS Take this opportunity to participate in a "hands-on" classroom- style approach to WRITING A WINNING SBIR PHASE II PROPOSAL! Conducted by Gail and Jim Greenwood from Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. - leading experts in SBIR proposal preparation and review Bonus! Anyone who attends the workshop receives a free review of a completed proposal. Anyone who has won a SBIR or STTR Phase I grant or contract or who has submitted an SBIR Phase II proposal - but did not win should plan to attend this training. This workshop is sponsored by and will be held at the Edmond Economic Development Authority - Edmond, Oklahoma Tuesday January 20 - Wednesday January 21, 2004. A Comprehensive Conference on Homeland Security Technology, Policy and Procedures
Location: Hilton Hotel in the WDW Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 The National Homeland Security Conference is the only, conference that addresses all aspects of Homeland Security issues. Topics range from specific areas such as cyber-security and bio-terrorism to more general issues such as materials handling, transportation security, and public health security. Events of September 11, 2001, and the constant terrorist threat facing our nation, has forced most of us to re-examine our procedures and practices, and to assess vulnerability points in our immediate surroundings. Terrorism affects all of us. The purpose of this Conference is to prepare all individuals and organizations against any natural or man-made disasters. Most industrial facilities and businesses need comprehensive Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) to prepare for any natural and man-made disasters. This conference will teach you proven strategies to implement EAPs in an effective manner, and teach you the results of innovative, new research to minimize security risks.
-- Bio-terrorism Preparedness -- Cyber-security -- Emergency Planning and Management -- Emergency Response to Terrorism -- Homeland Security Statutes -- Managing Hazardous Materials -- Public Health Security -- Risk Management -- Security Vulnerability Analysis -- Tools and Resources to Help You Minimize Security Risks -- USA Patriot Act WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Please visit the conference website at www.homelandsecurityconference.org for further information. The National Homeland Security Conference is organized by the Homeland Security Training Organization, a nonprofit organization, and is sponsored by the American Quality Institute. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: EXHIBITS INFORMATION: SPONSORSHIP: HOTEL INFORMATION:
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Tel: 1-800-HILTONS (for reservations) or (407) 827-4000 Fax: (407) 827-3805 www.hilton-wdwv.com CONFERENCE CONTACT INFORMATION:
E-mail: info@homelandsecurityconference.org Web Site:www.homelandsecurityconference.org JPL, in coordination with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is sponsoring its 16th Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference on Tuesday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 3, 2004. The conference site is the Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport located at 6225 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. The conference affords small businesses the opportunity to meet purchasing and technical representatives from major corporations and Federal Agencies (e.g., The Aerospace Corp., The Boeing Co., Lockheed- Martin, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, the U.S. Veterans Administration, etc.) during the Marketplace Forum to discuss contract opportunities. Attendees can expect to improve their knowledge and skills in competing in the federal and state government and prime contractor marketplace, and also take advantage of several "How To" workshops. JPL has successfully coordinated this event for the past 15 years with an average attendance of 1,200 participants, 300 of which are representatives from the prime contractor/government agency arena and 900 are small business owners. The registration fee is $100 per person and includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, networking receptions, and program materials. Room rates are $99 single/double occupancy. Parking fees at the Radisson are $5.00 for self parking and $7 valet for day use and do not include in and out privileges. A special $10 self-parking fee with in and out privileges is available for overnight hotel guests. For additional information contact: Martin Ramirez at martin.m.ramirez@jpl.nasa.gov or 818-354-8689.
Web Site: No information available at this time Conference Hotel: Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA Description: The National Science Foundation, in association with the Department of Defense and the Small Business Administration, and all 10 SBIR agencies is sponsoring this 2004 National SBIR/STTR Conference. Program Managers and representatives from all participating agencies will provide insight into how to work with their respective agencies and answer your own special questions during the one-on-one opportunities. For current details visit the SBIRworld Conference/Event Calendar. return to CONTENTS
Where: Cody Holiday Inn Hotel Rates (mention appropriate code to receive these reduced rates): $79 for 1-2 adults at the Holiday Inn (use code WSB) or the Comfort Inn (use code SBR); $59 for the Village Cabins (use code SBIR) with 1-2 adults and $79 for 3-4 adults or families needing two bedrooms. Hotel web site: www.blairhotels.com — Hotel email: blair@blairhotels.com Conference Registration/Information: TBA – Watch for details! Check out Cody, Wyoming! |
| 9.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION
TO BE ADDED TO OR REMOVED FROM THE DISTRIBUTION LIST FOR THIS NEWSLETTER, SEND NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO jillkline@vcn.com. Prepared by: Jill Kline, WSSI Outreach Coordinator, 307.682.2660 or toll free in Wyoming, 866.703.3280, jillkline@vcn.com, and Gene Watson, WSSI Program Manager, 307.742.7162, ewatson@wyoming.com. This newsletter is published every other week as part of the Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative (WSSI). The mission of the Initiative is to increase the number of federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program awards to Wyoming. The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) funds the initiative which is administered by the University of Wyoming Research Office. Please contact Jill Kline (see contact information above) with your comments. |