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TOPIC:
SPINNING COMPANIES OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Please join us on May 20 for the next meeting of the LES Minnesota Chapter. There will be a networking luncheon, followed by two presentations related to spinning start-up companies out of the University of Minnesota. Remember that you don't need to be an LES member to attend. This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in a great networking opportunity and the topic to be discussed.

May 20, 2004
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
University of Minnesota Campus - East Bank
McNamara Alumni Center
Ski-U-Mah Room
Directions: http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/Dir&Parking.htm

Speakers:
Mike Moore
Director of Health Technologies licensing at the University of Minnesota.

Mike will describe how the University handles licensing to start-up companies and ways that the University handles the unique issues that arise during negotiations and after the deal is done.

Carl R. (Dick) Sommerstad
Business Development executive at the University of Minnesota

Dick will describe the future Office of Business Development that is being planned at the University of Minnesota, and in particular will explain how this office will work to improve the success of University of Minnesota start-ups.

Cost/Payments:
The cost for the meeting will be $35.00 per person and will include lunch and the program. Click here to pre-register by credit card. Cash or check payments will also be collected at the door.

RSVP:
Please RSVP no later than May 13, 2004. Click here to pre-register by credit card. If you register via the website, no need to RSVP. If you do not use the website to register, please RSVP no later than May 13th by contacting Rachel Muntean at munte002@umn.edu (preferred) or at (612) 624-3545.

Information/Contact:
If you have any questions regarding this meeting, upcoming meetings, the local LES chapter, or the National LES organization please contact David VandenEinde by e-mail at david_vandeneinde@cargill.com.