On Thursday, October 28th, 1999, the IEEE Consultants' Network of Northern
NJ will present "Quick Start for Entrepreneurs - The SBIR Grant", a panel
discussion and presentation with experts actively involved in the Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.

ABOUT THE TOPIC
The SBIR Program is a unique source of seed money intended to help embryonic
companies develop and commercialize their new product ideas.  Unlike some
other government grant programs, it has been structured for minimal
paperwork and formality, is mandated for small businesses only, and allows
the start-up company to retain full ownership of the products being
developed under the grants.

* Mike Miller , SBIR  Liaison for the State of New Jersey, will provide an
overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program, how to access it, and offer some
tips on competing successfully.

* Randy Harmon, NJ Small Business Development Center , will speak on SBIR
and other new NJ technology grant initiatives available to entrepreneurs or
small businesses.

* Peter Schutz, a CNNNJ member, will discuss his experience as a Phase I
grant  award winner.  The Phase I grant which was awarded by the USDA for
the development of a Thermo-Moisture Probe for measuring moisture content in
powders, slurries, pastes, and thick liquids.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Michael Miller, Principal of MMA in Washington, DC, is under contract to the
New Jersey Commission on Science & Technology, to assist small New Jersey
high tech firms with federal marketing, primarily via the SBIR/STTR program.

Randy Harmon represents the NJ Small Business Development Center.  More
information on the Development Center can be found on
www.nj.com/smallbusiness.

Peter Schutz, a CNNNJ member, is a mechanical engineering consultant with
experience in the design and analysis of enclosures, machines, fluid and
thermal systems.

ABOUT THE CONSULTANTS' NETWORK
The IEEE Consultants' Network of Northern NJ was founded in 1992 to
encourage and promote the use of independent technical consultants by
business and industry.

All Welcome!

You do not have to be a member of the IEEE or the Consultants Network to
attend. Networking after the meeting is encouraged.

Time:  7:30 PM.  Thursday, Oct 28, 1999
Place:  KDI Triangle, 60 S. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ.
Information:  For directions and up-to-date meeting status, call Robert
Walker (973) 728-4500 or visit our website at www.hicom.net/~cnnnj/
 

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