Sessions & Speakers

Keynote Address

The Massachusetts Innovation Economy
8:00 AM

Greg Bialecki
Secretary, Housing and Economic Development
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Understanding the IP Cycle: Maximizing Return While Minimizing Cost

Session 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session 2 – 10:10 – 11:10 AM

Technology-based companies understand the importance of intellectual property.   However, many companies do not think about IP in strategic terms.  This seminar will cover concepts that can help to focus IP development, protection and monetization efforts.

Brian Dingman
Partner/Chair Intellectual Property Group
Mirick O’Connell

See Brian Dingman’s recent article
Supreme Court Leaves Door Open to Process Patents

Roger P. Zimmerman
Of Counsel
Mirick O’Connell
Understanding the IP Cycle

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Non-Compete Agreements:  Protecting Customer Goodwill and Confidential Information With Non-Competition Agreements

Session 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session 2 – 10:10 – 11:10 AM

Customer goodwill and confidential information represent two of a company’s most prized assets.  Do Non-Compete Agreements provide an effective means to protect these assets?  Will such Agreements be enforced, if challenged?  Is there language to include in these Agreements to increase the likelihood of enforceability?  If facing a claim yourself that you have breached a Non-Compete Agreement, what can you do to defeat the claim?  This seminar will address these issues and more – all designed to assist with the preservation of customer goodwill and confidential information.

Robert Kilroy
Partner
Mirick O’Connell
Non Compete Agreements 1

Jonathan Sigel
Partner
Mirick O’Connell
Non Compete Agreements 2

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Venture Capital and Other Financing Sources

The panelists will discuss issues related to equity financing, including the involvement of angel investors, the Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and its role as a quasi-public co-investor, and how to prepare for meetings with potential equity investors.

Session 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session 2 – 10:10 – 11:10 AM

Jeffrey L. Donaldson - Moderator
Of Counsel
Mirick O’Connell

Robert J Creeden
Managing Partner, Partners Innovation Fund
Partners Health Care
Approaching Investors

Robert J Crowley
President
Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation(MTDC)
MTDC

Chris Golden
Chairman
Boynton Angels Inc.
Angel Investors

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Building Leadership – Workforce Development & Training for Your Company

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

Today companies need to identify, attract, and retain corporate leadership talent and highly skilled workers in order to grow their businesses.  This workshop will provide local businesses experiencing growth in an innovation economy market segment important resource information on workforce development. 

Jim Stanton - Moderator
Director -  The Technology Initiative
Metro South West Regional Employment Board
STEM Workforce Solutions

Robert Collins
Deputy Director & Director of Client Services
Workforce Training Fund

Sandy Reynolds
Executive Vice President
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)
Workforce Training and Development

Lindy Gay Lewandowski
Associate Director of Business Development
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WPI Presentation

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Growing Your Business in Marlborough – Tools and Resources

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

Marlborough is home to an estimated 3,518 companies. Many of them are leading edge companies in the field of technology, environment, medical devices, manufacturing, life sciences, communication, health care and energy. What is the attraction of Marlborough as a location? How can a business grow and prosper in this community?  What is the availability of commercial property? What tax incentives are available for expanding companies? What other various state resources can businesses tap into?

Marilyn Whalley - Moderator
Executive Director
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Arlon Brown
Senior Vice President
Parsons Commercial Group
Growing Your Business in Marlborough

Kevin Malloy
Senior Vice President
Lincoln Property Company

Tony Trodella
Principal  Assessor/Chairman of the Board
City of Marlborough

Arthur Robert
Industry Director, Defense Technology &
Renewable Energy
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
Resources Supporting Business Growth

Richard Tomanek
General Manager, Embassy Suites
Chairman Marlborough Convention and Visitor’s  Bureau