Louisiana Technology Council

December 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:18:30 GMT

December 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting
Start Date: 10-Dec-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 10-Dec-08 8:00 PM
Location: Zea Rotisserie, New Orleans, LA
Speaker: TBD

Zea Rotisserie

St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA

Improving Disaster Supply Chain Management

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:35:38 GMT

Improving Disaster Supply Chain Management
Start Date: 16-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 16-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: LSU - E.J. Ourso College of Business - Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Speaker:

Event Details:

Improving Disaster Supply Chain Management:
Key supply chain factors for humanitarian relief

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
November 16-18, 2008

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The frequency and severity of humanitarian catastrophes have sharply increased in recent decades. Disasters arise from natural events (earthquakes, hurricanes, cyclones, tsunamis, wildfires) and human causes (genocide, war, political unrest other effects of human strife). Research suggests that societies will face even more frequent and worse disasters. The challenge facing the global community is to become more effective in providing humanitarian relief during these large-scale catastrophes.

The consequences of disasters are tremendous. Apart from the financial damage, disasters cause unbelievable suffering. Recent disasters, both in the U.S. and abroad, have demonstrated the complexity of the administrative challenges facing governments, international organizations, and NGOs. It appears that efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to stricken areas often fail. Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami have shown that even modern societies still find it hard to deliver relief supplies in a timely and effective manner (the challenges are infinitely harder in countries that deny access to international relief efforts). At the same time, recent disasters also witnessed isolated successes: some organizations managed to bring supplies to stricken areas where others failed.

Please see the website for complete information:
http://www.bus.lsu.edu/centers/sdmi/supplychain.asp

LSU - E.J. Ourso College of Business - Stephenson Disaster Management Institute

1103 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

November 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:11:36 GMT

November 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting
Start Date: 12-Nov-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 12-Nov-08 8:00 PM
Location: Zea Rotisserie, New Orleans, LA
Speaker: TBD

Zea Rotisserie

St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA

5th Annual eWards Gala

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:30:13 GMT

5th Annual eWards Gala
Start Date: 17-Oct-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 17-Oct-08 1:30 PM
Location: TBD
Speaker: Stephen Moret

Event Details:

Save the Date!

The 2008 eWards event is tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 17th. Details regarding nominations are forthcoming. Please check back on the site, or contact

the LTC at 504-304-2910 or info@ltc-la.org .

TBD

October 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:37:24 GMT

October 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting
Start Date: 15-Oct-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 15-Oct-08 8:00 PM
Location: Zea Rotisserie, New Orleans, LA
Speaker: TBD

Zea Rotisserie

St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA

PMI of GNO Professional Development Seminar

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:24:04 GMT

PMI of GNO Professional Development Seminar
Start Date: 2-Oct-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 2-Oct-08 5:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Galleria, Metairie, LA
Speaker:

Event Details:

Project Management Institute - Greater New Orleans Chapter presents the 2008 Professional Development Seminar:

Project Management - Jazzed UP!!

Professional Development Seminar presented by PMI - Greater New Orleans Chapter

Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3, 2008

Mark you calendar for the upcoming Fall PDS scheduled for October 2-3. 16 PDUs available. Stay tuned - Program and Details coming your way soon! Register at www.pmigno.org

On or Before August 31st:
Cost for PMI and LTC members - Oct. 2, $225 and Oct. 3, $225
Cost for Non-PMI Members - Oct. 2, $275 and Oct. 3, $275

After September 1st:
Cost for PMI and LTC members - Oct. 2, $275 and Oct. 3, $275
Cost for Non-PMI Members - Oct. 2, $325 and Oct. 3, $325

Sheraton Galleria

Four Galleria Blvd.

Metairie, LA

September 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:52:02 GMT

September 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting
Start Date: 17-Sep-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 17-Sep-08 8:00 PM
Location: Zea Rotisserie, New Orleans, LA
Speaker: TBD

Zea Rotisserie

St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA

4th Annual CIO Forum

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:45:55 GMT

4th Annual CIO Forum
Start Date: 22-Aug-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 22-Aug-08 1:30 PM
Location: New Orleans Marriott - Convention Center, New Orleans, LA 70130
Speaker: Gerri Martin-Flickinger, Darko Hrelic

Event Details:

The Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) is proud to announce that the CIO of Gartner Inc., Darko Hrelic, will join Gerri Martin-Flickinger, CIO of Adobe as a participant on the LTC's Annual CIO Forum Luncheon scheduled for Friday, August 22nd, 2008. Each year the LTC implements an Annual CIO Forum to help educate local businesses with up and coming new technologies from experts throughout the country. Last year's participants included Carolyn Walton, VP of Integrated Systems for Wal-Mart, Brian Shield, CIO of the Weather Channel and Ray Johnson, CIO of Entergy.

"Having Mr. Hrelic join us this year is a testament of the LTC’s continued commitment in driving technology initiatives for our State," stated LTC President Mark S. Lewis. "Our CIO Forum is just one of a series of programs that we are implementing to help create jobs, educate the marketplace, gain national exposure and grow the technology industry; all designed to help make Louisiana - Tech Capital of the South," said Lewis.

The LTC continues to pursue top level CIO's from across the country to join Adobe and the Gartner Inc. on the CIO Forum panel. For more information or if you know of other potential technology leaders interested in participating, please call Mark S. Lewis at 504 -304-2911.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event and meeting other top level CIO’s from across the state, please contact
Mark Lewis at 504-304-2911. Reserve the Date today!

New Orleans Marriott - Convention Center

859 Convention Center Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70130

August 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:48:08 GMT

August 2008 PMI Greater New Orleans Dinner Meeting
Start Date: 20-Aug-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 20-Aug-08 8:00 PM
Location: Zea Rotisserie, New Orleans, LA
Speaker: TBD

Zea Rotisserie

St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA

Tech Day at the Park

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:39:01 GMT

Tech Day at the Park
Start Date: 18-Aug-08 5:00 PM
End Time: 18-Aug-08 9:00 PM
Location: Zephyr Stadium, Metairie, LA 70003
Speaker:

Event Details:

Zephyr Stadium

6000 Airline Drive

Metairie, LA 70003

Improving Disaster Supply Chain Management

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:33:15 GMT

Start Date: 18-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 18-Nov-08 5:30 PM

LSU - E.J. Ourso College of Business - Stephenson Disaster Management Institute

1103 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Improving Disaster Supply Chain Management

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:33:15 GMT

Start Date: 17-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 17-Nov-08 5:30 PM

LSU - E.J. Ourso College of Business - Stephenson Disaster Management Institute

1103 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

LTC Executive Breakfast with Guest Speaker Michael Hecht of GNO, Inc.

noemail@ltc-la.org — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:32:14 GMT

Join the Louisiana Technology Council for a special Executive Breakfast featuring
the new President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., Michael Hecht, presenting
GNO, Inc.'s plans for the future and technology's role.

Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel - 739 Canal Street
Cost: $20 for LTC Members, $35 for Non-Members,
$375 for a Table of 8 (includes reserved table for 8 in a premium location, company
name displayed on table, in printed materials and on LTC website)

Event Sponsorships also available -
please contact the LTC at 504-304-2910 for more information

Read Michael's bio and register for the event at:

http://www.ltc-la.org/en/cev/?178

24-Jul-08 4:32 PM

LTC, DDD and AFL Present Tech N.O. Bowl This Weekend - First 30 Registrants Get a FREE Ticket to the Arena Bowl!!

noemail@ltc-la.org — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

New Orleans plays host for the second year in a row to the AFL's biggest event. To add to the mix, the Arena Football League has engaged local organizations, the Downtown Development District and the Louisiana Technology Council, to showcase the technology that it takes to bring this event to life for those in the arena and nationwide.

Tech N.O. Bowl 2008 is a Sports Technology and Digital Media Conference showcasing what it takes to produce an event of this caliber. This event brings experts within reach of local businesses that may see other uses for the technology that they use to distribute stats, heighten the total AFL Bowl experience, provide live feed nationwide, enhance web site visitors experience and engage spectators in the arena, on television and online.

To add to the excitement, the first 30 people to register in response to this email will to see it all come together, as they will be given a FREE ticket to enjoy Arena Bowl XXII on Sunday, July 27th.

Cocktails anyone?

Kickoff the event New Orleans style with a cocktail reception at LeMieux Gallery on Friday, June 25th from 6 to 8 pm.

What's it take to put on a Bowl?

Through live video, scores, stats and more, the game comes alive in the arena as well as online. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to get a very special behind the scenes tour as all are preparing to put on this event.

What are the applications for my own business?

After the tour and lunch, attendees are then treated to a very special Q&A featuring executives from ESPN360.com, SlingMedia, Fox, and others as they divulge the what it takes to make it all happen. The latest developments in sports technology, media and more that may even benefit your business or clients.

Reserve your spot TODAY, for only $50 now through July 24th, and hopefully you will be in that number to see the game.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 25th

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Networking Cocktail Hour at LeMieux Galleries
Mix and mingle over cocktails with presenters, attendees and others at this posh gallery in the Warehouse District

Saturday, July 26th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Behind the Scenes Technology Tour of ArenaBowl XXII
Come tour the New Orleans Arena as it's being set up for a championship game.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m
Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Hear what it takes from the pro's to showcase the pro's in the sports industry. Changing technology, adaptations, and advancements.

Moderated by Sports Video Group's Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director

Featuring confirmed panelists:

ESPN 360.com's Damon Philips, Vice President
Fox Cable's Eric Schmidt, Director, Affiliate Sales and Marketing
NewTek's Philip Nelson, Senior Vice President
Sling Media's Sarah Jeon, Vice President, Content Strategy and Acquisition
LED's Chris Stelly, Director of Film Industry Development

22-Jul-08 8:00 AM

Tomorrow Night - LTC Networking Event in Metairie

noemail@ltc-la.org — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:56:13 GMT

Join the LTC at Sweet Fire and Ice in Metairie on Tuesday, July 22nd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for this month's Networking Happy Hour.

Only $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members gets your first drink free, and complementary appetizers.

Sign up today, bring your business cards and a friend or colleague, and learn more about what the LTC has to offer you!

Register at: http://www.ltc-la.org/en/cev/?177

21-Jul-08 10:56 AM

Tomorrow at UNO - Investor-Ready Seminar and Angel Investing Presentation

noemail@ltc-la.org — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:56:10 GMT

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about becoming an investor-ready entrepreneur!

Learn about the equity funding “food chain”
Find out what investors look for and expect from the companies they fund.
Learn how to make your company “investor-ready”
(and improve your business while you’re at it).
Assess your own “readiness” at each step of the way.
Hear from those who’ve “done it”. Panelists will include serial entrepreneurs and angel investors who’ve “been there”.
Receive a comprehensive workbook, ongoing counseling support and access to additional online resources.
Save countless hours and enhance your chances of successfully raising equity capital.

Panelists and moderators to include:

§ Tim Janke, SBTDC/IMAF – investor and early stage fund executive

§ Troy Knauss, PAN II – serial entrepreneur & angel fund executive

The registration fee is $95. To register for the Seminar visit: http://www.ltc-la.org/en/cev/?169

Angel Investing & Angel Funds presentation from 4:00pm to 5:00pm is free of charge. However, space is unfortunately limited, and immediate registration is recommended.

To register visit: http://www.ltc-la.org/en/cev/?179

Tentative Agenda:

8:00 AM	Registration
8:15 AM	Introduction: Ready for take-off
8:45 AM	The Private Equity Investment Process: In the trenches
8:55 AM	The Funding Landscape: The view and what it means.
9:25 AM	The Idea: So what’s the big idea? Will it attract equity investors?
9:45 AM	*Break*
10:00 AM	The Market: Getting customer money out of their pocket into yours
10:30 AM	Management Team: Who will get it done? The buck stops here.
11:00 AM	Funding Need & Financials: Passing the “sniff test”
11:30 AM	Intellectual Property: When and how does it matter?
11:45 AM	Luncheon
1:00 PM	Targeting / Qualifying Funding Sources: Who’s got your money?
1:20 PM	Presenting to Investors: The Teaser
1:45 PM	Due Diligence: The Test
2:10 PM	Valuation: What’s it worth? The market rules!
3:10 PM	*Break*
3:25 PM	Structuring the Deal: Assembling the puzzle
3:45 PM	Board & Advisors: Expanding your posse
4:00 PM	Perfect IRE Profile: Are YOU investor-ready?
4:15 PM	Final Q&A, Evaluation and Next Steps
4:30 PM	Reception & Networking
5:30 PM	Adjourn

17-Jul-08 9:56 AM