12th Annual State Science Technology Institute (SSTI) Conference

October 14-16, 2008
InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center
Cleveland, Ohio

Northeast Ohio has been selected as the destination for the Twelfth Annual State Science Technology Institute (SSTI) Conference, October 14-16, 2008 at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center in Cleveland.

SSTI’s Annual Conference offers invaluable opportunities for Technology-Based Economic Development (TBED) practitioners and policymakers to further their professional development and learn how to apply best practices in their region. The event has grown into the premier TBED professional development gathering of the year, attracting more than 350 professionals in public policy, government, academia, technology transfer and economic development.

Through seminars led by seasoned professionals, the conference offers participants the chance to discover successful approaches to building tech-based economies, gain information about new and existing federal programs, and reach a better understanding of trends in tech-based economic development.

As the host organization, the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, NorTech, is committed to raising $200,000 to support and cover the costs associated with hosting the conference and kick-off reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to welcoming attendees from all over the world, we will use the opening reception as an opportunity to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ohio’s Thomas Edison Program and the state’s investments in TBED. We are confident our fundraising goal will be met through the generous support of regional organizations and others committed to improving Cleveland and Ohio’s technology-based economic development infrastructure.

The 2008 SSTI Annual Conference provides the opportunity to place representatives from your organization at the center of the most dynamic and influential community of tech-based economic development professionals from around the world. It will also allow you the opportunity to tell others about your organization and to build relationships in 2008 and beyond.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor in order to help make the event a success for the region and for the State of Ohio, please contact Kelly South at 216-241-8458 or ksouth@nortech.org.

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