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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
April 18-20:
Global
Conference 2005
The Milken Institute Global Conference brings together some of the
world’s most extraordinary thinkers and decision makers for
three days of intensive discussions on a wide range of economic,
business, public policy and social issues.
April 20:
Energy
Savings Strategies - A Workshop for Manufacturers
In conjunction with Southern California Edison (SCE), the California
Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) will present a "hands-on"
workshop designed to pinpoint waste in your manufacturing process.
The Workshop entitled, Energy Savings Strategies--A Workshop for
Manufacturers, will provide practical solutions to reduce energy
waste and improve productivity. CMTC integrated energy use with
"lean" manufacturing principals in a unique and first
of its kind assessment tool called Value and Energy Stream Mapping
(VeSM) which will be explained at the workshop. VeSM workshops have
been scheduled in Ontario at the Hilton Ontario Airport on Wednesday,
April 20, 2005. Price: $49.00. Please contact CMTC at (800) 300-
2682 ext. 3009.
April 20:
VIC @ The
Victorian
VIC Network presents the official VIC Network Launch Party from
6 to 9 pm at The Victorian, 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica. Cost:
$10. Networking, Appetizers, No Host Bar, No RSVP Required. A special
evening to reinvigorate Los Angeles' premier social network for
digital media professionals as the VIC Network celebrates its rebirth
at The Victorian in Santa Monica. This will be an evening to remember,
as we reconnect with old colleagues, meet new friends and combine
the spirit of the late 90s with the resurgence occurring in the
convergence media and technology industries today. For more information
and to sign up for our mailing list, please visit www.vicnetwork.com
April 20-22:
Vegas Venture Forum
The Technology Business Alliance of Nevada (TBAN), City of Henderson
Economic Development Division, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,
and the Nevada Development Authority presents the second annual
Vegas Venture Forum — Building on Success — at Lake Las
Vegas, Nevada. Fifteen invited, pre-screened companies will present
their business models and funding requirements before an audience
of public and private investors, influencers, community leaders
and invited special guests. Keynote speakers and industry panelists
will provide investing insights and industry overviews on Thursday
and Friday, April 21 and 22, 2005.
April 25-27:
Getting to the Heart of Conscious Commerce
LOHAS 9 Forum: Getting to the Heart of Conscious Commerce is a conference,
an event, a happening bringing together diverse folks interested
in "conscious commerce". Apart from featuring a gaggle
of celebrities who are spokespeople for the movement behind sustainability
as a theme in commerce and art, the event focuses on how business,
media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence
consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles
of health and sustainability. Mention Larta friend Rob Steiner
and get $200 off the registration price.
April 27:
Investment
Capital Conference 2005
Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) presents the Investment Capital
ConferenceTM, Southern California’s foremost annual meeting
of capital sources and capital seekers. Featuring a rich educational
program, extensive networking and The Capital ZoneTM of equity and
debt sources, the conference is the ideal place where executives
from early-stage to middle-market companies can meet and learn from
those who can finance their success.
April 28-30:
Wireless
Telecommunications Symposium
Exchange information on advances in mobile communications and wireless
networking technology, management, applications, and security in
a very pleasant Southern California conference environment with
leaders and experts from industry, governmental agencies, and universities
around the world at the Fourth Annual Wireless Telecommunications
Symposium.
May 5: 2005
Employment Laws That Impact Your Business
Among the new laws that will be discussed at this Larta University
workshop: changes to California's "Sue Your Boss" law;
pending regulations regarding employee meal periods and rest breaks;
mandatory sexual harassment training for
managers and supervisors; new benefits for registered domestic partners;
Workers' Compensation Act revisions; revisions in employee documentation;
Paid Family Leave Insurance policy; and important new court decisions.
May 9: Tech
Coast Angels: Fifth Annual Fast Pitch
Attend the unique entrepreneur's competition and networking event
of the year. Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs.
Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around dinner and wine. Watch the finalists
in the competition present their one-minute "fast pitch"
for investor interest (their "elevator pitch") to a panel
of Angel investors and Venture Capital investors, who give immediate
feedback. Free coaching of contestants is provided by Tech Coast
Angels at five coaching sessions starting April 19th.
May 10: Venture
Capital from the Shores of the Mediterranean to the Shores of the
Pacific - Expanding Opportunities between Israel and California
A panel of accomplished international investors explore the current
venture capital market for investment between Israel and California
through the eyes of California VCs, Israeli VCS, and Israeli companies
doing business in California. Attendees will learn about opportunities
to invest in Israeli Companies, the hot companies to watch, as well
as how to attract investment dollars for Israel-California ventures
from both California and Israeli VCs.
May 11-12:
Early
Stage East: Venture Capital Conference
Early Stage East has a fresh vision to bring emerging technologies
to the forefront for its audience of venture capitalists, private
investors, expert service providers and entrepreneurs on the East
Coast. Early Stage East is the trendsetter in showcasing the most
promising young companies in the tech industry.
May 12: Entrepreneurship
Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
This Larta U workshop will help you effectively communicate your
value proposition to the audience, understanding what various audiences
respond the best to. You will have an opportunity to practice your
elevator pitch with mentors and peers so that you can leave with
an effective, tried and tested pitch.
May 12: The
Art of Negotiation
WITI San Diego presents The Art of Negotiation at Avanir
Pharmaceuticals Conference Center, 11404 Sorrento Valley Road, San
Diego, California 92130. Eric Klein, Esq. of Katten Muchin Zavis
& Rozenman will deliver an interactive workshop that focuses
on the skills and concepts necessary to be a skilled negotiator.
Fees: Members $25- Non-Members $40. Contact Name: Jennifer Beckey
(858-344-3825) Contact E-Mail jjbeckey@yahoo.com.
May 12-13:
DesignTech
Connect
Pasadena Entretec presents DesignTech CONNECT, the first business
exchange for industrial design and advanced technology held in Los
Angeles. Featuring product demonstrations, hands-on displays, and
leading-edge technology and design, this celebration will spark
unique business connections and provide excellent opportunities
for seeding strategic business alliances and cultivating unprecedented
business development in the Los Angeles foothills.
May 25-26:
The
Venture Forum 2005
America's largest showcase of top-tier emerging companies. This
year's expanded two-day format features over 130 companies, including
75 National Institutes of Health SBIR Phase II grant winners.
May
28-June 5: Gateway
to China Trade Mission
Asia Pacific - USA Chamber of Commerce presents an 8-day event specially
designed for U.S. business exploration and proliferation in China’s
telecommunications and information technology markets. Participants
will benefit from customized, prescreened appointments with potential
business partners, market briefings, and networking opportunities
at hospitality events. Plus -- as a special bonus -- entry to the
5th Annual Forum on City Informatization in the Asia pacific Region
(CIAPR) and the 2nd Shanghai International Exhibition on Information,
both events are organized by Mayor Office of Shanghai, the Ministry
of Science & Technology of PRC, the Ministry of Information
Industry of PRC and UNITAR/UNIDO an other organizations. Those two
events will bring senior-level government decision makers and business
executives of telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo.
May
30 - June 2: Shanghai
International Exhibit on Informatization
This EXPO brings together China’s senior-level business decision
makers of the telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo. It serves as the direct access to your ideal market
in China as well as the opportunity to effectively network with
your target perspectives. It will be the biggest opportunity for
exposure to China’s telecom and information technology industry.
For more info. contact Stacy Sun 800-665-3609 or stacysun@apucc.org.
June 1: Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce Achievement Awards Gala
Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce will present The Innovative
Business Award to Rohit Shukla, Larta Institute's Founder and CEO;
The Community Service Award to Baruch Littman, VP, Development,
Jewish Community Foundation, and Founding Executive Director, California
Israel Chamber of Commerce; The Financial Services Award to United
Mizrahi Bank Ltd.'s Dr. S. Baravarian and Jacob Wintner; The Visionary
Leadership Award to Joseph M. Polisar, Chief of Police of Garden
Grove, California, and Immediate Past President, International Association
of Chiefs of Police.
June 1: The
Jerusalem Conference on Homeland Security
The United States Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF),
Standard Institute of Israel (SII) and Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial
Research and Development (BIRD) are co-sponsoring the Jerusalem
Conference on Homeland Security on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, at
the Renaissance Hotel, Jerusalem. The meeting will bring together
distinguished top executives of large US corporations, influential
US Government officials and key players in the US Homeland Security
(HS) market with key Israeli players and decision-makers in this
market from Industry, Government and the Defense System. Over 500
participants are expected to attend.
June 1-3:
IBF
16th Annual Venture Capital Investing Conference
The premier industry gathering for venture investors. Planned
with the help of peer input to help you compare best practices and
track industry trends, this industry meeting unites the most active
venture investors.
June 9: Entrepreneurship
Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
This Larta University workshop considers different financing
strategies, including VC financing, angel financing, government
funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach
each financing source, and when not to waste your time.
June 12-25:
Emerging
Minority Business Leaders Program
West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation, Inc.'s Emerging
Minority Business Leaders (EMBL) program at West Liberty State College
helps develop and empower minority students to become the next generation
of entrepreneurs and technology leaders. The focus of the course
is on entrepreneurship and technology management, and includes a
business plan competition, reimbursement up to $700 for travel expenses,
free room and board, $1000.00 stipend paid after completion of program,
and three graduate credits awarded to rising Undergraduate Juniors
and above.
June 21-22: Telecom
M&A and Corporate Development Conference
Strategic Research Institute's 2005 Telecom M&A and Corporate
Development Conference will bring together an illustrious faculty
of leading corporate and strategic buyers from the telecoms community
to share their perspective on investment opportunities, challenges
and critical issues facing the industry today!
July 11-14:
National SBIR Phase II Conference
The National SBIR Phase II Conference, Beyond Phase II: Ready
for Transition, will provide an unparalleled forum for scientists,
engineers, and technology decision-makers to discuss transitioning
SBIR-supported Research & Development into government and private
sector commercial markets. With expected attendance of over 1000,
this four-day conference will feature "Technology Matchmaking
Meetings," pre-arranged, 20-minute sessions between small businesses
and end users, and focused sessions on advanced Phase II topics.
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