EVENTS/NEWS
Triton Systems, Inc. Opening Facility in North Dakota:
For Applied R&D and Manufacturing of Advanced Coatings Products
Chelmsford, MA - February 20, 2010 – Triton Systems, Inc. (Triton), a Massachusetts-based materials products company, has announced its plan to establish a new facility in Fargo, North Dakota. The company’s Fargo facility will primarily be devoted to applications engineering and manufacturing of advanced coatings for military products including bed nets, tent fabrics, and military garments. Future applications include chemical detection sensing systems. Triton plans to occupy approximately 3,000 sq ft of space in the Technology Incubator with the goal of doubling that space within 24 months. For additional information please read the press release here.
www.tritonsystems.com
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Breakout Session #1: Building Your Brand, Building Your Business
Dawson #258
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Kimberly Wold Janke, Flint Communications
Breakout Session #2: Technology Incubator: What’s That?
Roers #356
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Brenda Wyland, NDSU Research & Technology Park
Breakout Session #3: Innovation in a Global Economy
Dawson #258
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Scott Rossow, Bobcat Company
Breakout Session #4: Bootstrapping a New Venture While in College: You Can Succeed!
Roers #356
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Joe Sandin, OnSharp
Breakout Session #5: Do you really think you are an entrepreneur?
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dawson #258
Brian Gramer, Avenue Right
Reception
Thursday, January 28
4-6 p.m.
Richard H. Barry Hall Atrium
Refreshments will be served
The NDSU Research & Technology Park and NDSU College of Business are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Innovation Week taking place the week of January 25-9, 2010 at Richard H. Barry Hall.
The purpose of Innovation Week is engage the private sector, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, NDSU faculty and other resources with the students to increase awareness for innovation, technology and new business start-ups. Several events for the students will be taking place throughout the week.
You are cordially invited to attend the following events:
Breakfast with President Richard Hanson
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Richard H Barry Hall Atrium
Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 28th
Richard H Barry Hall (Dawson and Roers)
Learn about New Technology Applications, Funding, Starting New Ventures and More!
Reception
Thursday, January 28, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Richard H Barry Hall Atrium
Refreshments Served
For additional information regarding Innovation Week, please contact Brenda Wyland at 701-499-3603 or via email at brenda@ndsuresearchpark.com.
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Whether you are looking to start your own business by launching your business idea, or already have an existing business, you've come to the right place! Innovate ND is where the search for innovation and breakthrough ideas that lead to exciting ventures begins. Be part of a unique entrepreneurial community that connects coaches, business leaders, investors and mentors to budding entrepreneurs, like you, to create economic growth in North Dakota. Innovate ND provides:
For more information visit Innovate ND or contact Brandi Schoenberg at the North Dakota Department of Commerce by e-mail or calling 701.328.5373.
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NDSU's President Richard Hansen announced four new clients in the Technology Incubator at a Press Conference on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. They include the following:
- Bolder Thinking
- Genosys
- Larada Sciences
- My S Dot Touch
Click on the following link for coverage of the event: http://www.wday.com/event/tag/group/Reporter%20Stories/tag/Kelsey%20Soby/
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Whether you are looking to start your own business by launching your business idea, or already have an existing business, you've come to the right place! Innovate ND is where the search for innovation and breakthrough ideas that lead to exciting ventures begins. Be part of a unique entrepreneurial community that connects coaches, business leaders, investors and mentors to budding entrepreneurs, like you, to create economic growth in North Dakota. Innovate ND provides:
- Value to innovative ideas,
- Tools and resources needed to create a successful new venture, and
- Insight to pursue your idea in the marketplace.
For more information visit Innovate ND or contact Brandi Schoenberg at the North Dakota Department of Commerce by e-mail or calling 701.328.5373.
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Tony Grindberg, Executive Director, NDSU Research & Technology Park, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Association of University Research Parks (AURP). AURP is a national/international organization with a membership base of over 250 parks in the United States as well as numerous parks from around the globe. Press Release
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CNNMoney recently announced the Top 20 Best Places to Launch Small Business Startups. Fargo was #3 on the list with Bismarck #2. Click on CNNMoney to see the information and resources highlighted for Fargo. The NDSU Research & Technology Park is listed as are other resources.
This is great publicity for the Park, NDSU and the state!
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Technology Incubator Graduations!
In October 2009, the Technology Incubator celebrated Appareo Systems and Pedigree Technologies graduating from the Technology Incubator. Appareo Systems is the first graduate to invest in its own facility in the NDSU Research & Technology Park. The 40,000 square foot facility recently opened and includes Appareo Systems, Pedigree Technologies and a joint partnership with NDSU for its Materials and Nanotechnology program.
Please join us as we celebrate their success and wish them well!
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Joint Fargo-West Fargo School Board meeting held to discuss Youth Entrepreneurship Report
On June 30, 2009, a joint meeting of the Fargo and West Fargo school boards was held to discuss a draft Youth Entrepreneurship report recently completed by the NDSU Research & Technology Park.
This report is the result of a joint venture comprised of the Fargo Moorhead Chamber of Commerce, Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, NDSU Research & Technology Park, Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools and Moorhead Public Schools and was created to assist with developing a strategy for the advancement of youth entrepreneurial education.
Youth Entrepreneurship Report June 2009
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100 Best Places to Live and Launch
CNNMoney.com recently listed Fargo, ND as the 24th best place to live and launch. FSB scoured the country for towns that combine a great business environment with alluring leisure offerings. They looked at economic conditions such as local tax rates alongside natural beauty and much more.
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Technology Incubator Graduation!
On February 23, 2009, the Technology Incubator hosted a reception for Intelligent InSites to honor them as they graduate from the incubator. Please join us as we celebrate their success and wish them well.