News/Events Archive

The archived events sponsored by NorTech, JumpStart Exchange and our network of preferred partners are listed below:

Call for Applications: MAGNET's Product Innovation Loan FundTuesday, March 25, 2008

Do you need funding to help develop a new product? If so, MAGNET has loan funding that helps entrepreneurs or small businesses bring their ideas to reality.

Introducing TechLift: MansfieldThursday, October 18, 2007

Introducing TechLift: AkronTuesday, October 16, 2007

Introducing TechLift: LorainTuesday, October 09, 2007

Introducing TechLift: ClevelandThursday, October 04, 2007

Introducing TechLift: YoungstownThursday, September 20, 2007

University Site Visits in Dayton, OhioTuesday, August 14, 2007

Sign up to tour the University of Dayton Research Institute, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Wright State University to meet researchers in the aerospace and defense fields. This event is sponsored by the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI).  

Nanotechnology Manufacturers’ Forum Set for Nano Week 2007Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Third Frontier changes worry NEO leadersSunday, July 22, 2007

Third Frontier program invests about $300 million in Northeast OhioSunday, July 22, 2007

Ohio high-tech exports up 19 percent last yearSaturday, July 21, 2007

NorTech's Nano-Network and the NanoBusiness Alliance Partner to Host 2007 Nano App SummitTuesday, July 17, 2007

Ohio-Israel Innovation ForumTuesday, July 17, 2007

Ingenuity Festival Preview EventWednesday, July 11, 2007

Preview some of the highlights for this year's Ingenuity Festival: Cleveland's Art and Technology Showcase

National Solar Energy ConferenceSaturday, July 07, 2007

This year, the National Solar Energy Conference will take place in Cleveland, Ohio and explore the theme "Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work.”

Event: Ohio ICE – Northeast Ohio Electronics Cluster Technology ShowcaseTuesday, June 26, 2007

New Kent State Research Park to Feature Unique High-Tech CollaborationFriday, June 08, 2007

Greater Cleveland NASA Glenn Community Support BreakfastWednesday, May 30, 2007

News: NorTech Seeking Nominations for 2007 Innovation AwardsWednesday, May 09, 2007

2007 Ohio Nanotechnology SummitTuesday, April 24, 2007

News: Ohio Venture-backed Companies Have Growing Economic Impact and Employ 184,000Monday, April 16, 2007

Research ShowCASE: THE FUTURE IS NOWWednesday, April 11, 2007

Wanted: High-tech workersFriday, March 30, 2007

By Mary Vanac, Plain Dealer Reporter

NE Ohio wins more state money for techThursday, March 29, 2007

By Chuck Soder, Technology Reporter, Crain's Cleveland Business

Group gets $2.6 million to aid area tech firmsThursday, March 29, 2007

By Saheen Samavati, Technology Reporter, Plain Dealer

Event: Ohio Bets Big on ElectronicsWednesday, March 28, 2007

Nano-Network Event: Can Small Things Bring Big Bucks to Northeast Ohio?Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Northeast Ohio’s High Tech Industries: Where We StandFriday, March 02, 2007

Ideas for Tomorrow--featuring Anne Mulcahy, Chairman & CEO of Xerox CorporationWednesday, February 28, 2007

$500 Million Invested in Northeast Ohio StartsThursday, February 15, 2007

By Mary Vanac, Plain Dealer

Region wooing venture capitalThursday, February 15, 2007

By Paula Schleis, Akron Beacon Journal

NorTech examines venture cap marketThursday, February 15, 2007

By Chuck Soder, Crain's Cleveland Business

NorTech Annual Meeting CANCELLEDTuesday, February 13, 2007

Career Opportunities at NorTechMonday, February 12, 2007

Nano-Network Event: "The Venture Capital Perspective: Investing in Micro/Nanotechnologies"Tuesday, February 06, 2007

presented by Daniel Wolfe, Vice President of Harris and Harris Group, Inc.

Calling all recent Northeast Ohio graduates in a technology or biotechnology related field...Monday, February 05, 2007

Ohio Ranks 7th for Nanotechnology Patent and Grant ActivityMonday, January 29, 2007

Event: “Communicating the Vision – Selling Northeast Ohio”Thursday, January 11, 2007

Event: First Lego League Northeast Ohio Regional TournamentSaturday, December 16, 2006

Taft Announces $113 Million In Third Frontier Funds For Northeast OhioFriday, December 15, 2006

Nano Network Event: Nanotechnology Applications and Federal Funding OpportunitiesMonday, December 11, 2006

News: NorTech gets big grantFriday, November 17, 2006

Crain's Cleveland Business

NorTech and Partners Receive $12.4 Million Third Frontier AwardFriday, November 17, 2006

News: Entrepreneurial efforts get grantsThursday, November 16, 2006

Mary Vanac, The Plain Dealer

Event: Canton Forum Luncheon SeriesWednesday, November 15, 2006

“Bringing the ‘Alternative Energy Valley’ concept to Northeast Ohio”

Event: Manufacturing and International Trade Policy: What's In Our Best Interest?Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Six Northeast Ohio Technology Centers Receive $1M for Commercialization ProjectsTuesday, November 14, 2006

Dorothy Baunach Receives 2006 Rainmaker Award from Northern Ohio LiveThursday, November 09, 2006

Event: NOON@NANCE 2006-2007Thursday, November 09, 2006

MARKETING: INNOVATION

Volunteer Opportunity: The Cuyahoga EITC Coalition is seeking Tech VolunteersFriday, November 03, 2006

 

Event: Northeast Ohio Electronics Cluster EventWednesday, November 01, 2006

The Sears Undergraduate Design Laboratory: A Beacon for Electrical Engineering Education in Ohio and Hexagram: A Northeast Ohio Electronics and Entrepreneurial Success Story


News: Case’s Sears Undergraduate Design Laboratory Unveiled to Public November 1Wednesday, October 25, 2006

NorTech announces Innovation AwardsThursday, October 12, 2006

From Cleveland.com

NorTech recognizes innovatorsWednesday, October 11, 2006

From Crain's Cleveland Business

Press Release: NorTech Announces 2006 Innovation Award WinnersWednesday, October 11, 2006

Local ideas saluted at hallWednesday, October 11, 2006

From the Akron Beacon Journal

Event: Northern Ohio Energy Management ConferenceTuesday, October 03, 2006

Event: Materials, Medicine and Nanotechnology SummitMonday, October 02, 2006

The Materials, Medicine, and Nanotechnology Summit will be hosted by Cleveland Clinic, ASM International, and the Nano-Network as the anchor event of Nano-WeekTM 2006

FastTrac TechWednesday, September 27, 2006

CIO of the Year Award Honorees SoughtWednesday, September 20, 2006

Event: Tech Summit, featuring Guy KawasakiWednesday, September 06, 2006

Red Room Revolution Presents: Tech Summit, featuring Guy Kawasaki, managing partner of Garage Ventures and author of eight books

Event: TechSync: Connecting Greater Cleveland’s Network of Technology ExcellenceWednesday, September 06, 2006

Event: Northcoast Super Tech ThursdayThursday, August 31, 2006

Showcasing New Projects at Bowling Green State University

News: Case Western Reserve University's Alexis Abramson Joins NorTech Fellows ProgramWednesday, August 30, 2006

Case School of Engineering professor to spur NorTech's nanotechnology outreach efforts

News: Attitude change will bring successTuesday, August 22, 2006

 Written by David Skolnick , The Vindicator

News: NorTech solicits state for $15MMonday, August 21, 2006

Written by Brandon Glenn, Crain's Cleveland Business

News: Climb out of the rutSunday, August 20, 2006

An Editorial from the Plain Dealer

NorTech Announces Fellows Program; Kent State’s Dr. John West named first NorTech FellowMonday, June 26, 2006

NorTech Welcomes New Board Members and Vice ChairmanMonday, June 26, 2006

Cleveland Engineering Society Honors Dorothy Baunach with 2006 Leadership AwardThursday, June 22, 2006

The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) has selected Dorothy C. Baunach for the 2006 CES Leadership Award. The award will be presented at the CES Annual Meeting and Awards Reception June 28, 2006, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the Myers University Club, 3813 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. To attend the CES Annual Meeting please call 216-361-3100 or register online at www.cesnet.org.  

Event: Northeast Ohio's Electronics FutureWednesday, June 21, 2006

Sponsored by: NineSigma, Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio Electronics Cluster and NorTech

Nano-Network Event Featuring Dr. Linda Horton from Oak Ridge National LaboratoryWednesday, June 07, 2006

Dr. Linda Horton is the Director for the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, one of the five new Department of Energy (DOE) nanoscale science research centers. Dr. Horton will present "From the Lab to Commercialization: Nanotechnology Perspectives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory."  

News: NEO in Top Ten By 2020? Here's the PlanFriday, May 26, 2006

Spring 2006 Generation Foundation Newsletter

Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition SymposiumTuesday, May 23, 2006

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  2006 Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, May 23-24 at the Kent State Stark Professional Education and Conference Center in Canton, Ohio.

NorTech Seeking Nominations for 2006 Innovation AwardsTuesday, May 16, 2006

News: Vintage VintonMonday, May 08, 2006

Read Tech Link by Henry Gomez where he give his thoughts on the speech by Vinton Cerf at the City Club on May 5.

News: Internet pioneer gets star treatmentSaturday, May 06, 2006

Event: Dr. Vinton Cerf of Google to present at the City ClubFriday, May 05, 2006

On May 5, 2006 NorTech in cooperation with the City Club of Cleveland will host Dr. Vinton Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist of Google.  Dr. Cerf is the fifth and final speaker in the NorTech technology speaker series co-sponsored by the City Club of Cleveland.

News: Peter Garforth--Summary of Presentation at the City ClubMonday, April 24, 2006

On April 21, 2006 Mr. Peter Garforth, Principal of Garforth International LLC presented "Green Communities: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainability in Northeast Ohio" as part of the NorTech speaker series.

Did you miss your chance to hear Mr. Garforth's interesting and informative speech at the City Club? Download a copy of his speech here.

Event: Green Communities: Opportunities for Challenges for Sustainability in Northeast OhioFriday, April 21, 2006

Event: Northeast Ohio Electronics Cluster EventThursday, April 20, 2006

"Outsourcing and Insourcing--Considerations in Engineering and Manufacturing"

Channel 3 Tom Beres interviews Dorothy Baunach on "Between the Lines"Sunday, April 16, 2006

How can northeast Ohio get in front of the battle for technology jobs? We'll show you one company that could help lead the way and talk with Dorothy Baunach from NorTech, a group that tries to bring entrepreneurs, businessmen, investors, politicians and other key players together to make it happen.

Event: Dr. Wesley Harris of MIT to present at the City Club of ClevelandFriday, March 31, 2006

On March 31, 2006 Dr. Wesley Harris, Department Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT presented “Building a Diverse Workforce for the Region's Technology Economy” as part of the NorTech speaker series.

News: Materials, Medicine and Nanotechnology Summit to Open Nano Week 2006, October 2-6 in ClevelandMonday, March 27, 2006

The Cleveland Clinic, ASM International, and the Nano-Network today announced they will partner to host the Materials, Medicine, and Nanotechnology Summit as part of Nano-WeekTM 2006, a five-day exploration of how nanotechnology is changing our world. Click here for more details.

****NorTech currently manages the Nano-Network.****

Event: "Northeast Ohio's Niche in the Nanoworld" presented by Candace Stuart, Editor of Small TimesMonday, March 27, 2006

Ms. Stuart will discuss the region’s technological areas of expertise while highlighting some existing strengths and weaknesses. She will also discuss how some of Northeast Ohio’s "old" industries like rubber can provide a foundation for "new" industries like nanomaterials/polymers. Please join us to hear this unique perspective about nanotechnology from a Northeast Ohio native!

Event: Third Frontier Info Meeting--Special Guest Dr. Norman Chagnon, Staff Director, Third Frontier CommissionThursday, March 16, 2006

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Norm Chagnon, Staff Director for the Third Frontier Commission from ODOD will be in Northeast Ohio Thursday, March 16th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to answer questions about how Third Frontier funds from the state will be awarded. We encourage you to attend this very informative presentation!

Site Selection Magazine: Ohio runner-up on biz-attraction rankingFriday, March 03, 2006

When it came to drawing new businesses and corporate expansions, only Texas was more active than Ohio last year, says a report by Site Selection magazine.

Jack Uldrich--Technology Speaker SeriesMonday, February 20, 2006

On February 17, 2006 Jack Uldrich, President of The NanoVeritas Group presented “The Impact of Nanotechnology on Regional Competitiveness” as part of the NorTech speaker series.

News: Techies get some intimate advice from U of A's ProenzaSunday, February 19, 2006

News: An opportunity for NE OhioSaturday, February 18, 2006

CITY CLUB Nanotech consultant Jack Uldrich tells of a promising future for Northeast Ohio

Press Release: NorTech Speaker Series Features Best-Selling Nanotechnology Author Jack Uldrich, President of The NanoVeritas GroupThursday, February 16, 2006

Jack Uldrich to present at the City Club of Cleveland on February 17th as part of the NorTech Speaker Series

News: Organizations to share $1.5 million tech grantTuesday, February 14, 2006

Money to help Technology Leaders commercialize ideas

Press Release: NorTech Announces Ambitious Vision for Northeast Ohio's Technology Economy in 2020Tuesday, February 14, 2006

NorTech, the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, today announced the release of a regional technology strategy report that outlines a strategic framework for planning the region’s technology future, including recommendations for achieving a more sustainable, globally-competitive technology economy in Northeast Ohio.

News: Ohio's Nano-Network Announces New Affiliate ChapterWednesday, January 25, 2006

The Nano-Network™, an Ohio-based organization dedicated to nanotechnology networking, advocacy and economic development, today announced the formation of an affiliate Nano-Network chapter with Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

News: Cleveland, smarter than average cityThursday, January 19, 2006

Cleveland may be one of the nation's poorest cites, but it's also the most intelligent, according to a New York think tank.

News: Nsoroma Awards Call-for-NominationsMonday, January 09, 2006

The Cleveland Chapter of the National Technical Association, Inc. (NTA) will host its Fifth Annual Nsoroma Awards Program on Saturday, March 25, 2006, 12 noon at Windows on the River. The event will honor local women and men of color for their scientific and technological accomplishments, fortitude, and community involvement.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Technology is used to provide assistance to low-wage taxpayersThursday, January 05, 2006

The Cuyahoga County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition announced today that they joined forces with OneCleveland, the nonprofit provider of community-based ultra broadband services, to launch a new feature that allows efficient electronic filing for this year’s EITC program.

News: Inventing a new economy for OhioSunday, December 25, 2005

By Christopher Montgomery, The Plain Dealer

News: A $1.7M manufacturing MAGNETThursday, December 08, 2005

By David Bennett, Crain's Cleveland Business

News: GATE Presents Winners with Partnership AwardsTuesday, December 06, 2005

The Glenn Alliance for Technology Exchange (GATE) presented four Ohio-based companies with the GATE Partnership Award today.

Nano-Network Event: “Nanoscience Challenges and Solutions for Future Information Technologies”Monday, December 05, 2005

Featuring: Dr. Robert Buhrman, Director of the Cornell University’s Center for Nanoscale Systems

Nano-Network Gets Generation Foundation Grant for Cluster StrategyTuesday, November 15, 2005

Nano-Network gets $50,000 grantTuesday, November 15, 2005

Crain's Cleveland Business

By Shannon Pettypiece

Technology Speaker SeriesFriday, November 11, 2005

Deborah Wince-Smith, President, Council on Competitiveness
Presents "Thriving in a World of Challenge and Change"

NorTech Speaker Series to Feature Innovation Thought Leader: Deborah Wince-Smith, President of the Council on CompetitivenessWednesday, November 09, 2005

 

Tech jobs on rise as sector regains groundMonday, October 24, 2005

Crain's Cleveland Business

By Shannon Pettypiece

Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation SummitMonday, October 24, 2005

For the third year in a row, the Cleveland Clinic will be the site of an unprecedented, international gathering of decision makers from throughout the health care sector. The 2005 Medical Innovation Summit: Bench to Bedside and Back will convene CEOs from industry, providers, government and venture investors.

Nanotech program winners get cashSaturday, October 22, 2005

The Plain Dealer

By Henry Gomez

2nd Annual NANO Week Celebration UnderwayMonday, October 17, 2005

Sell out crowd attends three-day Nano-App Summit; Week to close with announcement of winners of Nano Business Competitions

NANO Week in Cleveland, 2005Monday, October 17, 2005

For 2005, NANO Week is all about nanomaterials and real applications of nanotechnology.

The Nano-App Summit 2005 is the anchor event for NANO Week in Cleveland, 2005, a week long exploration and celebration of how nanotechnology is changing our world.

Top firms head here for Nano WeekSaturday, October 15, 2005

The Plain Dealer

By Henry Gomez

Money needed to build businessThursday, October 06, 2005

The Akron Beacon Journal

By Dave Scott

NorTech Report Identifies $300 Million Capital ShortageThursday, October 06, 2005

Northeast Ohio needs to raise and invest $50 million in pre-seed and seed capital, and $250 million in regionally-based early stage venture capital over the next five years, according to the NorTech Early Stage Capital Task Force Report released today.

News: Cleveland touted as 'most livable' U.S. cityThursday, October 06, 2005

By Emily Hamlin, The Plain Dealer

News: Investing in tech firms is urgedThursday, October 06, 2005

By Roger Mezger, The Plain Dealer

2005 NorTech Innovation Award Winners AnnouncedTuesday, September 13, 2005

Come and find out who is changing the way we work, live and play in Northeast Ohio!

Ingenuity - CLEV.05Thursday, September 01, 2005

A fusion of art & technology.

NAS Regional Energy ConferenceThursday, June 02, 2005

Energy A 21st Century Perspective addresses technological opportunities and the associated economics of various forms of energy. Few fields of critical social importance are more dependent on science and technology than those associated with the various methods of delivering energy in its different forms.

CAAO: Minority Access to Capital Roundtable Series (Session 5)Thursday, May 26, 2005

Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Ave, Suite 201

CAAO: Minority Access to Capital Roundtable Series (Session 4)Thursday, May 19, 2005

Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Ave, Suite 201

CAAO: Minority Access to Capital Roundtable Series (Session 3)Thursday, May 12, 2005

Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Ave, Suite 201

Case: Entrepreneurship – Building the Future of Northeast Ohio
Session Five: Growing, Widening the Scope of, Selling Your Business
Wednesday, May 04, 2005

George S. Dively Center, Case Western Reserve University

The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce:
Do You Know What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur?
Tuesday, May 03, 2005

The Hilton Garden Inn, Cleveland/Twinsburg

NorTech – Global Business Network - Regional Technology Strategy WorkshopWednesday, April 27, 2005

Hilton, Akron/Fairlawn

On April 27, 2005, 150 leaders from around Northeast Ohio will gather for a one-day scenario-planning workshop facilitated by Global Business Network (GBN) in association with NorTech.  The workshop will be held at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn and will run from 8:00AM until 5:00PM.

CAAO: Minority Access to Capital Roundtable Series (Session 2)Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, 3800 Euclid Avenue

CAAO: Entrepreneurial Empowerment MeetingFriday, April 22, 2005

Cleveland Midtown Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Avenue, Suite 201

Civic Innovation Lab: Meet the Champions Breakfast!Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid Avenue

Case: Entrepreneurship – Building the Future of Northeast Ohio
Session Four: Marketing: Development, Implementation & Closing
Saturday, April 09, 2005

George S. Dively Center, Case Western Reserve University

NEO Unites for NASAMonday, April 04, 2005

Marriott Downtown Cleveland

At a rally sponsored by NorTech, the Greater Cleveland Partnership, and the Ohio Aerospace Council more than 200 business leaders gathered to show their support for NASA Glenn Research Center. Democratic and Republican politicians alike voiced concerns surrounding the proposed cuts to NASA's aeronautics funding that would lead to the elimination of more than 700 jobs at the Glenn Research Center in Brookpark. 

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