Below is your RSVP link to cut and paste into your browser for our year-end networking breakfast at Jammin’ Java - next Wednesday - December 15th -from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

After you RSVP, please use the tell a friend feature and help us spread the word about TNC. It is the only way we grow. Plain ole networking through word of mouth, and word of mouse! Everybody wins!

Again, my personal thanks for your loyal support. I look forward to seeing you next Wednesday.

Until then.

To Your Networking Success!

Dan Williams
Founder
The Networking Community

Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs and Growing Companies
hosted by the Century Club of George Mason University
–YEARS of experience shared in ONE day
Thursday, 11/ 18/04 - Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner

Are you

• part of a growing company?
• considering starting a business?
• worried about losing a potential sale?
• seeking practical insights to help you and your company stay ahead of the curve?

Do you worry about

• capital formation?
• making the right resource allocation decisions?
• responding to competitive pressures with limited resources?

If your response is yes to any of these questions, this program is a must attend event for you and your colleagues.
Featuring ample networking opportunities and presentations by the region’s leading experts on funding, sales and marketing, and operations management, including Art Marks, Peter Buchanan, Don Rainey, Ching-Ho Fung, Don Britton, Howard Friedman, Bruce Mancinelli, Mark Modica, Joe Zell, Laura Lukaczyk, Steve Frederick, Randy Domolky, Gary Golding, Jack Hauber, Brian Ware; Carolyn Worrall, Tom Wimer, Jill Stelfox, Jeff Lehrer, Don Britton, Howard Friedman, Nick Shah, Neil Selvin, Sean Mallon, Arman Eshragi, Chuck Mills, Rob Schumann, Joe Croghan, Micheal Teitlebaum, Scott Laughlin, Kristi Hedges, Larry Schlang and Tom Matthews.
George Mason University CEU credits awarded

This event is coming up that you should not miss if you are a technology entrepreneur or working for a technology startup. This is obviously “Breakfast with Experts” on November 17th. This program will discuss the “Reemergence of the Investor”. Join our panel, of venture capitalists as they discuss the early stage investment market, what is driving investments (if any) and what are the trends in the venture capital industry. Learn first hand what it takes for a startup to get noticed (and funded) by the local VC community.

The program is free, but you must register here. Also, please note that this event will be held at CIT in Herndon.

Please join Cooley Godward’s legal experts from the Employment and Labor and Compensation and Benefits groups for HR Network 2004, a free seminar showcasing practical solutions for human resources challenges in a dynamic employment environment.
Tuesday, November 16. 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM.
Cooley Godward, Reston Town Center, 11951
Freedom Drive, 15th Floor, Reston, VA.
Attendance by confirmation Only.
Inquiries: cgrant@cooley.com
Info

On November 10 from 5:30 until 7:30, the ASAP DC/Mid-Atlantic Chapter is hosting a wine tasting/networking event for ASAP members and non-members. Wines from Spain and Portugal will be featured with live entertainment provided by “Tula and Brian”.
Premier Wine Cellars
8486-I Tyco Rd Tysons Corner, VA.
$5 members; $10 non-members.
Please pay cash at door.
Inquiries: rporter at extremenetworks dot com

Learn how to apply for Federal SBIR Grants to fund your early stage technology R&D w/ up to $750K.

Nov. 11 “Phase I/Phase II Combo Workshop” provides A-Z “How-to” of the SBIR process.
Nov. 12 “SBIR Need to Know Sessions” presents Budgeting Tips, Collaboration, Elevator Pitch, Selling to Feds and Writing Samples. Corporate and IP issues presented by Miles & Stockbridge, LLP.

For details and registration

IT environments are only as secure as their weakest link. Join Microsoft on 11/18/2004 at 8:30 am for the next TechNet Security Briefing. Get the latest security information from in-person Microsoft technology specialists and walk away with tools and resources you need to help protect your environment.

Sponsored by Microsoft.
More information and registration

One of the biggest challenges Executives face today is keeping their people informed and enabling them to make informed business decisions. Attend the Effective Team Collaboration roundtable lunch with Portal Solutions and Microsoft on Nov 3, 2004. You will learn how your workforces can collaborate more effectively, using familiar productivity tools. This event is free.
For more info