HIGH TECH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES On Thusday, October 9th, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., a Seminar on High Tech Business Opportunities will be given at the World Trade Center St. Louis. Topics include how to use the Defense Technology Information Center (DTIC), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Expert Panel, Accessing Technology from NASA and other Federal Laboratories, and Partnering for SBIR/STTR Grants with universities and large companies. Afterwards, a reception and one-to-one networking with speakers and attendees will occur. The conference fee is $ 25. To make a reservation, call Bill Simon at 314-519-4704 or e-mail him at simonb@ext.missouri.edu. Sponsors of the event include the St. Louis County Economic Council, the Center for Emerging Technology, Mid-continent Technology Transfer Center-St. Louis, St. Louis University SBDC and RCGA.

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