A Special Message From The Editor:

As we approach autumn, the financial forecast for the end of year is, at best, unreliable.
The recent front cover of The Economist Magazine read: "2001 things to do in a recession: 1.Get a parachute and jump ". This may be great temporary advice, but I am sure there is more to the economic status of the country than a jump into oblivion.
Since the economy is at the forefront of many headlines, conference room and dinner table discussions, the Technolink Association is co-sponsoring a few thought provoking forums this fall that will address these unpredictable times. The gatherings promise to cover the current climate of the national and international economy. So, as we are approaching the end of 2001, we will soon learn whether the tax rebates and lowering of interest rates stalled the inevitable recession or created another bullish year.

Warmest Wishes: Ssusan Forte O'Neill

NEWS MEMBERS

GenAmerica Financial Corp has extended the Technolink Association's
Membership base to St. Louis Missouri
GenAmerica Financial Group an affiliate of MetLife Inc. is a leader in the development and distribution of financial services through independent advisory and brokerage channels. It is the parent of General American Life Insurance Company, Walnut Street Securities, Inc., member NASD , SIPC and GenAmerica Retirement Plans Group among other subsidiaries and divisions. For more information contact: Richard Evans at: 800.223.9989 ext 40676 rdevans@genam.com

 

BioCatalytics is an early stage company that develops enzyme applications for drug manufacturers. Dr. David Rozzell, President and CEO of BioCatalytics has spent the last 18 years in the biotechnology industry with a specialization in the applications of enzymes and biotransformations for the production of chemicals. Dr. Rozzell has served in various research and management positions at the Genetic Institute, Inc., Celgene Corporation, and ExoGene Corporation. He is also a co-founder and director of EraGen Biosciences, a bioinformatics and functional genomics company.

For more information contact Dr. David Rozzell at
818. 841.0072 or www.biocatalytics.com

 

TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION IN THE NEWS
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON SUPPORTER THE HONORABLE J.C. WATTS:

House Republican Conference Chairman J.C. Watts, Jr. (R.-Okla.) leads a bi-partisan congressional and business leaders delegation to the African nations of Mali, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria. Business leaders include those from the Coca-Cola Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Halliburton Company, J.P. Morgan Chase & Company, Monsanto Company, Phillips Petroleum Company, The Procter and Gamble Company,
Qualcomm Incorporated and Target Corporation.
"During the congressional and business trip to four African nations we will explore new avenues of commerce and health care. As these countries develop their economies and democracies, we hope that our American ingenuity will be embraced. At the same time, we will welcome the many things they have to offer us. There can be mutual benefits to this relationship," Watts said.

 

FINANCIAL NEWS AND MORE:

Changes in International Standardization Practices May Have an
Effect on the Intellectual Property Assets of Your Company.


Terri Sale, Intellectual Property Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworki L.L.P. recently shared some thoughts on new standardized trends in Intellectual Property law. "There is a trend towards standardization of intellectual property laws as a result of globalization and technology advances. The standardization of laws has brought continuous changes to domestic intellectual property rights. Another trend is the integration and expansion of intellectual property rights, such as a centralized route to obtaining trademark and patent protection in European Union countries. Businesses need to understand the changes to domestic law and the ramifications of obtaining intellectual property protection through a centralized patent/trademark office to insure protection of their intellectual property assets."

For more information please contact Terri Sale at 213.892.9200 or
e-mail tsale@fulbright.com

 

SPECIAL TALKS:
FOOD FOR THOUGHT :INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY


Technolink Association President, Billy Robbins, will address members of theVentura County Biotechnology Institute on Intellectual Property Rights October 23, 2000 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Tower Club.

For more information contact: Dawn Barber at 805.384.1800 or email www.edc-vc.com

Dr. Chris Landon, Medical Consultant to Vivometrics in Ventura County was featured on ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings on August 30, 2001.

 

SAVE THE DATE
TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
TRENDWATCH SERIES 2001
LIFE SCIENCES VENTURES & ECONOMIC FORCAST
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2001
at Huntington Medical Research Institutes
11:30 Registration and Networking - Talks begin promptly at Noon.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPECIAL INVITATION

Pomona Unified School District
Invites you to attend the
Village @ Indian Hill
Dedication of the Pueblo School Complex

Friday, October 12, 2001

Small Group Tours of Facility - 11:00 am
Complimentary Lunch - 12 noon
Special Recognition - 1:15 pm
Networking Opportunities with
Education, Industry, Community, and Political Leaders



The First Educational Village
Model for the 21st Century to Open in California:

  • Winner of Two National Design Awards
  • Multiple Education/Business Partnerships
  • Approximately 600,000 square feet on 50 acres
  • Extensive Broad-Band, High Speed Connectivity
  • Multiple High Tech Training and Production Centers
  • State-of-the-Art Conference and Technology Center
  • Elementary School with Approximately 1,700 Students
  • High School Academy with approximately 120 Students
  • Designed by the Prestigious Firm of Thomas Blurock Architects
  • Pilot NODE, Digital California Project for Southern California, OC3 connection
  • World Renowned NASA/JPL Educational Math, Science and Technology Teacher Resource Center
  • A State-of-the-Art High-Technology School and Training Facility for Students, Teachers, Parents, and the Community at Large

For More information - contact:
Bill Stelzner: 909.397.4800 ext: 3998 or Email: Bill.Stelzner@pusd.org
Technolink Members: Ssusan Forte O'Neill: 949.443.4026 or info@fortedesigns.net

SPECIAL THANKS:
THE TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION WWW.TECHNOLINKASSOC.ORG
TOM BLUROCK ARCHITECTS
APPLE INC.


THE TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ECONOMICS
"Prospects for Argentina"
Will Argentina Default on their 130 billion in foreign debts? Join special guest
Scott Grannis Director and Chief Economist, Western Asset Management Company
for his thoughts on the current state of the Argentina Economy.
Monday, September 17, 2001 at the OMNI Los Angeles, 251 South Olive St. Registration at 11:30 a.m. - Lunch at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP Thursday, September 13 to Brian Cornelius (310) 458-0202 bcornelius@carusoaffiliated.com
Cost: Technolink Association Members $35 Non-Members $45.

 

THE UCLA ANDERSON FORECAST PRESENTS
"Innovation and Investment in the Post.Com World" Please join an in-depth discussion about the past, present and future of technological change and its economic implications. The speakers will address important issues regarding investment in and the management of innovating enterprises. Technolink Association's Member Dr. William Opel, Executive Director of Huntington Memorial Research Institutes will be a featured presenter at the event. Wednesday, September 12, 2001 12:30 p.m. registration;
1:00 p.m. conference begins at the Korn Convocation Hall, Anderson School at UCLA
To register call: 310-825-1623 or go online at www.uclaforecast.com
Special Price for Technolink Association members: $250 (regularly $350).

 

 

Milken Institute California State of the State Conference 2001
Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
7:15 Registration 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm Conference Sessions and Networking
Powering California's Economy Entertainment: How Does California
Maintain Its Competitive Edge? The Next Generation Internet: How Can
California Profit? New Faces of California's Economy * Financing California's Future For more information on sponsorship and registration contact:
John Quintanar at 310.998.2632 or refer to www.milkeninstitute.org

 


EDITOR: SSUSAN FORTE O'NEILL - STAFF REPORTER: JULIE MIYOSHI SHAPIRO
CONTRIBUTING REPORTER: JOE SUSCA • DESIGNER: VALERIE GERDES

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