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3/31/05 AM - CSIA - Online Marketing
4/4-7/05 Day Space Symposium Broadmoor Hotel
4/08/05 Day - IEEE - Entrepreneurship and Professionalism
4/12/05 PM - RVC - Entrepreneur of the Year (Rick Patch)
4/13/05 PM - BMA - Brand Marketing
4/14/05 PM – TiE - Success Breeds Success
4/20/05 AM - AeA - Jumpstart Your Growth
4/20/05 PM - CORFIDA - RFID Comes Alive
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Entrepreneur of the Year - Rick Patch - Rockies Venture Club 4/12/05 RFID Comes Alive - Alliance Demonstration Event - 4/20/05

Skunk Works and the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Microsoft
Two different models of entrepreneurship are being driven within Microsoft. The “culture of fast-follower” doesn’t foster the “culture of
innovation” points out Mike Wehrs, Dir., Biz Dev.- Windows Graphics & Gaming Technologies at Microsoft. Art Rancis, TiE Rockies board discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in business.. 3/281/05

Companies are being Forced to Deal with IP Protocol
The new world of telecommunications is exciting but challenging suggests Phil Weiser, co-author of Digital Crossroads: America’s Telecommunications Policy in the Internet Age. The fundamental drivers are broadband-based IP connections and mobility IP connections and they are also the biggest challenges. 3/28/05

The Small Business Development Center Wins Again
The Small Business Development Center Wins Again
SBDC State Director, Kelly Manning of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade sheds light on the urban myth that her office is only for startups. SBDC is not only for new and old businesses, it has just launched a new program for Vets, with more to come. Check out this survey.3/28/2005

Colorado’s Portal Authority is on the March Statewide - Last year, Governor Bill Owens signed the Portal Authority Bill at the Technology Summit. State Senator Ron May and Gregg Rippy were present. Recently Larry Nelson cornered them at an AeA event to get the scoop on this business driven model and what it means to the MNT and all Coloradoans. 3/28/2005

Offshoring is a Hot Topic Here, There and in Russia 3/21/05 Jim Reis, head of the World Trade Center in Denver along with Dr. Deborah Palmieri, CEO of the Russian -American Chamber of Commerce square off with the skeptics about Offshoring. LISTEN

The Good, the Bad and the Indifferent Offshoring Blog 3/21/05 Proposed Senate Bill 23 prohibits the state of Colorado from doing business with any company that out sources their services. It's not exactly like the "blue vs. the red" states debate, but the energy is high. Larry Nelson , in this 2-minute video blog looks at both sides (maybe three sides) of the hot topic of offshoring. WATCH VIDEO Windows Media 9 Required Fast Safe Download

Intentional vs. Reactive is the Hidden Economic Challenge 3/21/05 Brian Vogt Director of Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade is concerned. Some people are fearful in their resolve to move forward. As a result, instead of being intentional and farsighted, they will become reactive. The audience at AeA's annual "Luncheon with the Legislators" heard Brian's 5-point plan. LISTEN

Some Sat Idle, Wondering if Spyware was Really Needed 3/21/05 David Moll, CEO of Webroot Software talks about their success story and what they went through to get there. June, 2004 Webroot launched their SpyWare program and today Webroot has offices throughout Europe, has a standalone support center and handles support in five languages... taking on a worldwide challenge. LISTEN

TrenStar Tracks Their Way to Success with RFID 3/14/05 Contrary to popular belief, TrenStar is a service company not a technology company, stresses Greg Cronin, president and CEO of TrenStar. The confusion stems from the fact that TrenStar is one of the world's biggest users of RFID technology. Coors, Exxon-Mobile are among their growing customer list. There's a twist in the story.

Webroot Tracks Them with Anti-Spyware Technology Everyone has heard about the $108,000,000 in funding that locally based Webroot received recently. What you might not have heard was how Webroot got its start. It is certainly an inspiration to entrepreneurs and to David Moll, who was recruited in 2002 to become CEO. Co-Founders Steve Thomas & Kristen Talley are quite unique. 3/14/05

Subject Line Text (or Lack of It) Drives Nelson Nuts 3/14/05 Unwanted email is bad enough. How do you like to receive emails that have nothing, nada, zero on the Subject Line? That tugs on . Larry Nelson’s nerve endings, but just as annoying are people who use a 3-month old email, return it to you with the old Subject Line but a completely different topic. Here’s a 2-minute rant.