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1.0 TODAY IS THE DAY! REGISTER NOW TO SAVE $25! SAVE $25 by registering for the WSSI State Conference by May 14! SAVE Big Bucks ($30-$50/night) by reserving your hotel room before May 16! Registration is easy - call toll free - 877-733-3618 ext. 1 or go on-line - www.uwyo.edu/outreach_s/wssi/register.asp This year's agenda includes a Pre-conference Networking Reception at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center; representatives from five federal agencies - DOD, DOT, NASA, NIH, & NSF; a session specifically for newcomers to the program, a full day phase I proposal preparation with SBIR experts Mark Henry and Randy Dipner from Personal Business Consultants (PBCinc) out of Denver, plus much more. For complete details and the near complete agenda, visit the WSSI Web Site!
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 — Hotel phone: 800-527-5544 Conference Fees: $105 on or before May 14; $130 after May 14 &mdash Fees include: Pre-conference Networking Reception and FREE admission to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, five meals including the Awards Banquet, and conference material. Conference Registration/Information: Call toll free: 877-733-3618 ext. 1, For a printable form to mail or fax or to register on-line visit — www.uwyo.edu/outreach_s/wssi/register.asp Questions? Contact Jill Kline at: 866-703-3280, or (307) 682-2660, or email jillkline@vcn.com. Check out Cody, Wyoming! |
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2.0 "THE SBIR GUYS" COME TO WYOMING! "The SBIR Guys!" Mark Henry and Randy Dipner from Personal Business Consultants, Inc., Denver, are headed to Wyoming! Mark and Randy will provide key sessions during the WSSI State Conference and whether you're new to the program or experienced, these sessions should not be missed! June 2nd, The SBIR Guys will present important sessions on preparing your elevator speech, the importance of a proposal abstract, and budget issues! Thursday June 3rd is dedicated to a full day session on proposal preparation that includes the nuts and bolts of the SBIR/STTR programs, pre-qualification issues for potential participants (eligibility, personnel qualifications, program "fit" for the company), information about the importance of getting ready to write (e.g., homework, assessing competition, understanding the agency, collaboration), proposal-writing tips, and evaluation of writing samples. Mark and Randy manage to turn what is potentially a dry subject into a day of entertaining and highly informative material based on their experiences working on more than a thousand SBIR proposals; a must attend! If you are considering participation in the SBIR/STTR program, attendance at this event is ESSENTIAL to significantly enhance your chances of success. return to CONTENTS |
| 3.0 THREE CHOSEN AS WSSI CHAMPION AWARD WINNERS! Bob Corcoran of CC Technology, Laramie, Charlotte Gruner of Pronghorn Scientific, Casper, and Kim Vincent of Elk Mountain Herbs, Laramie have been chosen as the 2004 WSSI Champions. The WSSI CHAMPION award honors those individuals who have made significant contributions to furthering the SBIR and STTR programs in general and the Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative in particular. Bob, Charlotte, and Kim are not only successful participants in the SBIR/STTR program but have shown their continued support to the WSSI through their conscientious participation in the mentoring and review programs. They continually go above and beyond! Congratulations and thank you to Bob, Charlotte, and Kim - you are appreciated! These three will be recognized during the WSSI State Conference banquet dinner June 2. Previous Champion award winners: 2003 – Mike Petera, Voice Viewer Technology of Powell; 2002 – Dr. David Walrath; 2001 – Governor Jim Geringer; Senator Mike Enzi; Dr. Richard Anderson; and Dr. Chris Busch. |
| 4.0 FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA AVAILABLE ON-LINE A full up-to-date conference agenda is available on-line. QUESTIONS? Contact Jill Kline toll-free at: 866-703-3280; in Gillette at: 307-682-2660; or by email at: jillkline@vcn.com
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