Successfully innovative firms new or old need a battery of resources, networks and skills to get their innovations to market. Hosted by VtSBDC’s Tech Commercialization Program and Norwich University’s NUARI (Norwich University Applied Research Institutes), this session sparks high-level personalized discussion with other developers and invited resources. Encouraging innovators in all disciplines, this year’s event has extra emphasis on Intellectual Property and technologies relevant to Defense, Health, and Energy.

John Williams, Office of Naval Research, Director Navy SBIR Programs has deep knowledge of the gamut of strategies and techniques for bringing new products to the services. Also here is Rich Hendel of Boeing who connects innovative small businesses with Boeing resources.

The program includes an update on the pending patent legislation and a variety of other resources including an overview of NUARI and its experience, connections and technology interests. The agenda eschews long presentations. Periodic short interactive presentations are designed to spark thoughts, discussion and potential collaborations.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Milano Ballroom, Norwich University, Northfield, VT
11 AM- 5 PM
Good Food, Connections, Insights — Tech Drivers III.
Register Now online http://vtsbdc.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=11310014
Cost is $56 per person.

Develop software for custom web, desktop, and mobile applications for MBF Bioscience in our Williston, Vermont office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our current suite of applications.
• Design and create new products for MBF Bioscience’s customers.

Basic Qualifications 

• 2+ years professional programming experience
• Knowledge in PHP, SQL, Javascript, HTML/CSS, and C/C++.
• Well versed in entire LAMP stack
• Qt, iOS or MFC experience a plus
• Documented US Citizenship or Permanent Residence
• Passion for development and desire to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science or computer engineering

MBF Bioscience is a world leader in supplying software and systems for microscopic image analysis of brain tissue. Our products include the Neurolucida® system for 3D neuron morphology and Stereo Investigator® for stereology, a statistically based analysis method. Our mission is to provide the best solutions and service to bioscience researchers worldwide for the advancement of scientific knowledge.

MBF offers excellent salary and benefits, a friendly work environment, the opportunity to contribute to advancement of science, and to join a team of experienced software developers, hardware engineers, and Ph.D.s in neuroscience and computer science/engineering. The company headquarters is located near Burlington, Vermont, a beautiful, small city on the eastern shores of Lake Champlain consistently ranked as the healthiest place to live in the USA. Boston is 3.5 hours away by car, and Montreal is just a two-hour trip.

How To Apply

If interested in responding, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@mbfbioscience.com.

When – Thursday, September 8th from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where – Saint Edmund’s Hall (Building 6) at Saint Michael’s College Colchester
Refreshments Will Be Served

The Tri Beta Biological Honor Society has invited their members to attend. We should have the best and the brightest minds attending. This will be a good opportunity for you to showcase your industry and network with new talent and old friends.

Here is the link to Saint Michael’s for driving directions:  www.smcvt.edu/directions/default.asp

Parking permitted between buildings 2 and 3 and next to building 7.

Wed., August 17th, 2011
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Spirit Of Ethan Allen III

Set sail with the VBSA and vtSDA (Vermont Software Developers Alliance) aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III for our annual sunset cruise!

As always we will be enjoying spirits and a buffet amid the spectacular setting of Lake Champlain.

There is no agenda outside of fun so feel free to bring your employees, friends, colleagues and clients — all are welcome. Last year we reached maximum capacity so sign up early here:  http://www.vtsda.org/meetings/nextmeeting/.

The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development is now accepting applications for the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (SYEM) cash award program. The program was created by the governor and legislature to provide up to $7500 in cash to new hires to Vermont companies in eligible occupations to help the employee defray the costs of student loans.

An employee may receive $1500 annually for each year of employment for up to five years.

To be eligible:

o An employee must be hired by a qualified employer on or before December 12, 2012;
o Have graduated from an accredited educational institution with an Associate’s Degree or higher;
o Been conferred the degree not more than 18 months before the date of hire by a qualified employer; New hires must apply within 30 days of their start date.
o Be employed by a qualified employer for a position in Vermont that meets the STEM definition and for which the total annual compensation (including the value of benefits including health and dental insurance, FICA payments, company pension and 401(k) contributions and other direct compensation paid to the employee) is $50,000 or greater; and
o Have outstanding student loans with a lending institution.

A list of eligible positions is listed on the application website http://thinkvermont.com . If you feel your position qualifies but is not on the list you may request a review for eligibility. Only positions that pay $50,000 annually in salary and benefits qualify. Benefits includes health and dental insurance, FICA payments, Social Security payments, company pension and 401(k) contributions and other direct compensation paid to the employee.

To apply visit http://thinkvermont.com and click on the STEM link on the homepage. Or you may call Ken Horseman in the Agency of Commerce and Community Development at 802-828-5236. Email ken@thinkvermont.com or ken.horseman@state.vt.us .

The Vermont Biosciences Alliance Co-Chair, Kimberly Murray, recently met with Governor Peter Shumlin to discuss the Exit 16 High Tech cluster.  This could be an important economic driver for Chittenden county. As anyone who has attended a VBSA event at Albany College of Pharmacy off Exit 16 knows, localizing technology companies in ways that encourage human contact (lunch at Libby’s) and shared resources is a great opportunity supporting development of the Vermont biosciences industry.

How will the proposed changes in patent law effect the Vermont Biosciences and Software industries?

Please join us Tuesday, June 28th at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to learn and discuss how changes in the patent laws will impact Vermont Bioscience and Software Technology companies.
Hosted by: The Vermont Biosciences Alliance and the Vermont Software Developers Alliance
Location: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
261 Mountain View Dr.
The Park at Water Tower Hill
Colchester, VT 05446
Time: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Panel discussion followed by a lively reception with drinks and light appetizers.
Cost: Members of Vermont Biosciences and Software Developers Alliance: $5
Non-members: $10 Students: Free
Moderator: Tom Jaros, President, Empower Mobility, LLC
Panelists: Todd Keiller, Director, UVM Ventures and Technology Commercialization
Larry Meier, Director and Chairperson of the IP Group, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Mark Allegretta, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Biomosaics, Inc.

Sponsored by Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC  and PhRMA

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as Legislator of the Year for 2010-2011. Senator Leahy received the award as part of the BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

BIO commends Senator Leahy for his continued efforts, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, to protect the unique importance of life science patents. Thanks in large part to his leadership, the U.S. Senate recently overwhelmingly approved consensus-oriented patent reform legislation. If enacted into law, the America Invents Act (S. 23) would strengthen and improve our nation’s patent system by enhancing patent quality and the efficiency, objectivity, predictability, and transparency of the system.

More than 200 biotechnology industry representatives from 32 states will participate in hundreds of meetings with Members of the House and Senate during the BIO Legislative Day Fly-In. Participants will discuss issues critical to the biotechnology industry including patent reform, NIH/ FDA funding, and expanded eligibility for Small Business Innovation Research grants. The award will be presented this evening during a reception at the Reserve Officers Association in Washington, D.C.

BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.

VBSA is supporting the National Association for Workforce Improvement (NAWI) meeting on May 24-25, 2010 at the Hilton in Burlington, Vermont. This is the 46th Annual conference and is focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Career and Technical Education. For further information, see: http://www.nawionline.org/conference/index.html.

Hope to see you there!

Hosted by UVM’s Office of Technology Commercialization and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies.

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Time: 11:30 AM to 5 PM (with mixer to follow 5 to 7 p.m.)
Location: Grand Maple Ballroom, 4th Floor Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont