Tri-state SBIR Conference Slated for Spring 2006
NC, VA and WV to Team

March 21- 23, 2006
Wyndham Hotel- Roanoke Airport
2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA
Room Rate $68 + tax (mention "Tri-State Forum") - Cut-off date Feb. 23, 2006
Call 540-563-9300; toll-free 877-999-3223
Visit website at http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ROAAP/main.wnt

EXPLORE how to grow your business through the interests of the federal government
LEARN how to fund your R&D projects through non-traditional resources
NETWORK with other entrepreneurs, industry experts and SBIR/STTR veterans

This conference will provide professionals and researchers with an understanding of the focus of the SBIR/STTR programs, and the information required to prepare competitive proposals.

Hear successful CEOs who have used SBIR as a launch pad for commercial growth -
Dr. Chris Busch (invited), a pioneer in SBIR rural outreach, has owned a small business, won many SBIR awards, sold to a large entity, and given testimony to Congress on SBIR .

Respective state sessions (VA, NC, WV) will focus on state and regional services available to small business firms seeking SBIR and other federal Research and Development funding. Key spokesmen from universities in the tri-state area will discuss the changing perspective of universities with respect to high-tech economic development, and visions for the future.

In key technology sessions, learn how FDA regulatory requirements impact medical device design and development, clinical testing requirements, and regulatory and commercialization considerations for medical devices.