[Hidden-announce] HIDDEN TALENT MAKES A COLLABORATIVE GIANT - Networking Event with RTC

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HIDDEN TALENT MAKES A COLLABORATIVE GIANT:
A Structured Network with the Regional Technology Corporation

Location: Holiday Inn Express, Hadley, Rtes. 116 and 9

When: Tuesday, Sept. 12

Time:  5 - 8 p.m.

Food:  Light food provided/Bring snacks to share

Cost:$10 for the public/FREE to Hidden-Tech dues-paying members

Here's your chance to come out of summer hiding and mingle with fellow
members of the Hidden-Tech network and some of the larger companies in
the region that make up the Regional Technology Corporation (RTC) based
in Springfield.

Ellen Bemben, the new RTC president, will be on hand to provide a brief
explanation of the RTC and how it represents regional companies. The RTC
is the connection to government officials on a regional and state level,
along with key institutions. It represents some of the larger tech and
biotech companies in The Pioneer Valley, along with a key link to major
academic and other institutions.


Ravi Kulkarni, Business & Executive Coach, has prepared a two-part
program. He will open with a fun quiz on the RTC to follow Ellen's talk.
The winner will receive a gift certificate to a local Indian restaurant
to be announced. To prepare for the quiz, Ravi suggests you bone up on
the RTC at www.rtccentral.com.

Following the quiz, Ravi will facilitate a structured networking session
he is calling "Hidden Talent Makes a Collaborative Giant" that will
offer Hidden-Tech and RTC company owners a chance to interact and
explore both needs for new business/projects, as well as needs for
resources. The aim, he says, is to take individuals from Hidden-Tech and
create "a virtual collaborative giant that can collectively tackle some
of the most complex problems."

Ravi will divide the group by market sectors. He then plans to call on
RTC and other businesses to provide challenges that require
collaborative support. He will facilitate bringing together
collaborators to address these case-study needs. 

If you are interested in participating, here is what we want you to do:

______________________________________________________________________

Bring with you a 3 x 5 card with your name and contact information on
one side. On the other side complete the following:

-        By hiring me/my services my client:

-        Will solve "______________" (problem or challenge)

-        Will receive "________________" (added value)

-        The way to differentiate me from others offering similar service is:

________________________________________________________________________

Ravi will have a second gift certificate for fabulous Indian cuisine.
The winner will be drawn at the close of the program so bring business
cards. Hoping to see many of you!

AGENDA:

5 - 6 p.m. - Register and networking
6 - 7:30 p.m. - Formal program
7:30 - 8 p.m. - networking

There will be a chance for Hidden-Tech companies to exhibit their
products and services in an informal, table-top fashion. Please sign up
soon with Amy Zuckerman at az at a-zinternational.com as space is limited
to about 20 companies. There are nine electrical outlets, WiFi and two
wired Internet outlets for those who want to use electronic equipment.
(see list of Hidden-Tech companies exhibiting below.)

Hidden-Tech Companies Exhibiting:

Radio Fern - DJ  - New Media Business

Reva Reck - Reva Reck Consulting - Business Software Consulting

Kathy Reinig - KJ Reinig Associates - Quantitative Research Analysts

Peter Farber - Wide-Eye Marketing, LLC -  New Media Marketing

Shel Horowitz - Frugal Marketing - PR/Marketing

Claudia Gere - Claudia Gere & Co. LLC - Publishing/Promotion

Brian Dworsky - Uplink - Server monitoring

Amy Zuckerman - A - Z International Associates - Strategic Marketing

Jean Graef - The Montague Institute - Corporate IT Educational Services

Frieda Reichsman - Molecules in Motion - Animated Molecular Design

Dan Green - TruePresence - Internet Marketing and Web Design

Alex Fischer - Alex Fischer Photography - Photography Services

Dan Fried - Creative Constructs - Web-Based Application Development

Natasha Goncharova - TnR Global - Advanced Database and Search Engine-Driven Web sites

David Spound - Valley Mindfulness - Stress Reduction and Wellness Programs

Silvana Gravini - Silvana.Net - Web Design

Jeff Rutherford - PR Consulting - Media Relations

Izzy Gesell - IzzyG & Co. -Team Building, Sress 
Management, Humor,  Communication, Leadership 
Development, Presentation Coaching Management

Jim Ussailis - National Wireless, Inc. - Consulting for the RF and Microwave Industry