2008 Technology Forum Dates:

• April 24
  
  Topic: Technological Solutions to Manufacturing Line Challenges
  Moderator: Blaine Childress, Research Scientist/Moderator, Sealed Air Corporation; Gary Foster, Automated Engineering; Gary Thompson, St. Jude Medical; Ed Page, FastFetch Corporation
  Host: Sealed Air Corporation, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room 311, BMW Center, STC Tyger River Campus, 210 Commerce Court, Duncan, SC 29334



• July 17
  
  Topic: Funding Innovation in South Carolina. This panel discussion is designed to provide insight into the perceptions and expectations of funding sources from angel investors to private equity.
  Moderator: Carl Donnelly, Tatum, Greg Hillman, SCLaunch!, J.B. Holeman, Upstate Carolinas Angel Network, E.L. Mont, The Capital Corporation, Brian L. Hungerford, Bank of America, Jim Price, McNair Law Firm, P.A.
  Host: Tatum, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Hilton Hotel, 45 W. Orchard Park, Greenville, SC



• August 19
  
  Topic: South Carolina’s Leadership in Renewable Energy. Hear about the increasing role of the Upstate in renewable energy research and development and network with others about opportunities related to the emerging footprint of sustainable energies.
  Moderator: Rob Andrews, General Manager for Renewable Engineering Systems for GE Energy
  Host: Funman University, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Younts Conference Center, Shaw Hall



• October 09
  
  Topic: Driving Top Line Growth In A Down Economy: Unlocking the Mystery of Sales and Marketing. Topics that will be discussed include: Driving value in your business, Communicating effectively, and Measuring Return on Investment
  Moderator: The panelists will be Lee Bussell, Chairman, Chernoff-Newman, Reed Byrum, Chairman, Byrum Innovation Group, Walker McKay, President, StrategicPartner/Sandler Training, Chris Beard, Regional Vice President of Sales, Infor Global Solutions
  Host: Hosted by Byrum Innovation Group from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Poinsett Club. RSVP to Juli Bradley (864) 552-9362 by Oct 6.