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September 2009 |
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09/10/2009
SBIR Grant Writing Class
08:00 AM-05:00 PM
Bascom Hunter and Louisiana Technology Park are offering a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) intensive training on September 10, 2009. The class is focused on providing entrepreneurs and small businesses the tools needed to write successful SBIR grants. The SBIR program awards more than $2.2 billion annually to small businesses with innovative ideas. In addition, the State of Louisiana provides a matching 40% marketable tax credit for Louisiana SBIR award winners. To win program funds, you must effectively communicate your idea to the targeted federal agency. The SBIR Intensive Training program consists of one eight-hour class where attendees will learn the following:
-The basic concepts of development of an SBIR grant application.
-The rules and principles that govern the SBIR technical proposal.
-How to prepare a quality technical proposal that addresses all of the evaluation criteria.
-How to develop a program plan and a risk management plan.
-How to develop a commercialization plan
-How to complete technology Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis.
-Participants will also learn how to develop a cost proposal.
Location: Louisiana Technology Park
For More Information Contact:
Dorothy Kemp
kemp@bascomhunter.com
http://www.bascomhunter.com/calendar.html
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August 2009 |
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08/26/2009
Luncheon Seminar: Digital Interactive Media Tax Credits
11:30 AM-01:00 PM
Recent state legislation can potentially benefit many of our LTP members and associates by providing substantial tax credits for design and development of digital interactive media (DIM). The definition of DIM has been significantly expanded with this legislation to include many types of technology, online, and software applications. The tax credit is up to 35% of a company’s development expenses, including hardware. These transferrable credits can provide a serious boost to a company’s cash flow by reducing the company’s tax burden, or providing an asset that can be monetized in the secondary market for as much as $0.90 on the dollar.
Please join us on August 26th, 2009 as attorneys Erich Rapp and Phyllis Sims from Kean Miller explain the new legislation, help you determine if you qualify for the tax credits, explain how to work through the tax credit process, and answer any questions. They will also talk about formation of a new group, the Louisiana Internet Software & Technology Association (LISTA), a trade association seeking to promote a more friendly business environment in Louisiana for businesses engaged in software, web site platform, and web application development and design.
Kean Miller will be providing lunch for this seminar, so please RSVP to Genevieve by 8/21/09. Registration is limited to the first 30 people.
Location: Louisiana Technology Park in the Tech Park U room
For More Information Contact:
Genevieve
225-218-1100
gen@latechpark.com
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08/12/2009
Luncheon Seminar: New Market Tax Credits and other Capital Incentives
12:00 PM-01:00 PM
The recent legislative session has brought about many changes to the array of capital incentives offered to small businesses in Louisiana. The angel investor tax credit was not renewed, and will now sunset at the end of the year. Efforts to bring back incentives for venture capital investment were not successful. However, other programs such as the film and digital interactive media tax credits were expanded. So what capital incentive programs are still available for our early-stage technology companies? Scott Kirkpatrick, head of the Louisiana Coalition for Capital, will discuss the recent changes, what programs are still in effect, and what efforts are brewing for new change in our capital landscape. In addition, Robert Lay of Stonehenge Capital will discuss New Market Tax Credits, which are still available in our area. The Tech Park is located in a New Market Tax Credits Zone, so some of our tenants may qualify to secure capital at heavily reduced rates under this program. Mr. Lay will describe the program, who may qualify, and the application process.
The Tech Park will provide lunch for this program, and the cost is free. Registration is limited to the first 30 people.
Please RSVP to Genevieve by 8/11/09
Location: Louisiana Technology Park in the Tech Park U room
For More Information Contact:
Genevieve Silverman
225-218-1100
gen@latechpark.com
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08/03/2009 - 08/07/2009
SIGGRAPH
08:00 AM-05:00 PM
Join LTP in New Orleans in August as we participate in SIGGRAPH 2009. Now in its 36th year, the SIGGRAPH conference is the premier international event on computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2009 is expected to draw an estimated 25,000 professionals from five continents to New Orleans, Louisiana.
Location: Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/
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February 2009 |
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02/02/2009
Extreme Entrepreneur Tour
01:00 PM-05:00 PM
LSU's Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute is hosting the Extreme Entrepreneur Tour in an effort to promote economic development in Louisiana and to inspire young people to develop jobs here in Louisiana. Both students from LSU and members of the community are invited to take part in all or part the day's events, which begin at 1:00pm and end at 5:00pm and will be held in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the University's Student Union.
Location: LSU Student Union
For More Information Contact:
Jarett Rodriguez
225-578-0313
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November 2008 |
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11/14/2008
Deadline for Tech Park U 3.0
11:59 PM-11:59 PM
Do you have a high-tech business idea? Not sure if it's viable, or what your next steps are?
TPU 3.0 can help answer these questions and more.
-Learn valuable business strategies from visiting experts,
-Exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs
-Get full access to LTP's resources including:
-LTP staff
-Secure, 24-7 access to office and meeting space
-Tier IV Data Center Services through NTG
-Local phone service and secretarial support.
Applications are due November 14.
Location: www.techparku.com
For More Information Contact:
Jesse Hoggard
225-218-1100
jesse@latechpark.com
http://www.techparku.com
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November 13, 2008
Global Entrepreneurship Seminar
08:00 AM-02:00 PM
Global Entrepreneurship and Export Readiness for Small Businesses
Seminar Topics:
�� Concept and significance of Global Entrepreneurship
�� Export readiness and the technicalities of International Trade
�� Role and importance of Information Technology in helping Small
Businesses increase revenue and reduce costs
Location: Louisiana Technology Park
For More Information Contact:
Greg Spann
225-922-0998
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