In honor of its 90th anniversary, WARF is hosting a series of talks focused on elements of the cycle of innovation: research, discovery, commercialization and investment. All events in the series are free and open to the public. They will be held in the H.F. DeLuca Forum at the Discovery Building from 4 to 5 p.m. and be followed by a reception.

At the November 18 WARF Essential Topic Series event, Brad Schwartz, CEO of the Morgridge Institute for Research, will moderate a discussion between Carl Gulbrandsen, managing director of WARF, and Marsha Mailick, UW-Madison vice chancellor for research and graduate education.

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In honor of its 90th anniversary, WARF is hosting a series of talks focused on elements of the cycle of innovation: research, discovery, commercialization and investment. All events in the series are free and open to the public. They will be held in the H.F. DeLuca Forum at the Discovery Building from 4 to 5 p.m. and be followed by a reception.

At the next WARF Essential Topics Series event, Kevin Conroy will moderate a discussion with Eric Stahre, president and CEO of Global MRI at GE Healthcare; Winslow Sargeant, managing director of S&T; Tom Grist, professor of radiology; and Stephany Adamany, deputy general counsel at WARF.

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Join us for an intensive, one day workshop where the D2P team will provide you with lean startup principles and tools to move your idea forward to success!

For more info on the Igniter and Pre-Igniter program click here.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one team member currently affiliated with University
• Must have a project idea with some work complete
• Any technology or market segment (life science / medical projects encouraged to attend)
• Not-for-profit ideas not ruled out but must be capable of forming a sustainable business model
• Project idea must be potentially capable of creating Wisconsin jobs in the future
• Project cannot be incorporated
• Free event, however no funding for your project will be provided

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The purpose of Maranatha Baptist University’s Business Breakfast Lecture Series and Economic Breakfasts is to give the community the opportunity to gain knowledge on current, relevant, and interesting business topics and to expose our business students to the surrounding business community. Come enjoy a delicious buffet style breakfast while you network with professionals from the Watertown business community. Each breakfast features a guest speaker, compelling topics, and a brief introduction to MBU.

The November 11 MBU Breakfast Series will feature a panel discussion on recruiting and retaining business in Wisconsin, with guest speakers Rebecca Kleefisch, Lt. Governor of Wisconsin; Mark Hogan, CEO of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Kurt Bauer, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce; and Kim Erdmann, Executive Director of Watertown Economic Development Organization.

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Three special guest speakers will address the business of beer at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Evansville Area Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club.

The science of suds is the focus of Rick Cole’s new business, Midwest Hop and Beer Analysis. His business is one of a kind in the Midwest. The celebration of suds is the endeavor of Tom Calley and Keith Hennig, who are developing a one-of-a-kind commemorative beer for Evansville’s 150th anniversary in 2016.

The November program is free and open to everyone. RSVPs are appreciated and can be given to Sue Berg at 608-882-0986. More information about this meeting and I&E Club is available from Sue Berg, Halina Zakowicz at 608-698-4259, or by visiting the Evansville I&E Club’s FaceBook page.