Dear TAG members and friends,
Happy Labor Day to all! TAG is kicking off fall with two programs in September. We hope you will consider attending both our TAG luncheon on September 18 and the not-to-be-missed TechStomp celebration on September 22.
Sincerely,
Anna Ehnmark, Executive Director TAG
Join us on September 18, TAG Speaker Series and Luncheon: ' Growing Your Business, Credit & Trade"
"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Ronald Reagan famously characterized that as a scary phrase, but we're seeing a new era of cooperation between public and market forces. Are you trying to grow your markets and your business as we recover and rebuild? Do you need help doing business offshore? Arranging credit? Expanding your workforce? This panel discussion on business, credit and trade-assistance programs whose job is to help Whatcom businesses. More details here>>
Panel participants include:
• Nancy Jordan, Exec Director of the Northwest Economic Council
• Tom Dorr, Exec Director of the Center for Economic Vitality (formerly SBDC)
• Tim Schipke, President & CEO, Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
• Anna Ehmark, Exec Director of TAG. [that would be us]
This will be a popular meeting so please register as soon as possible.We encourage you to bring your questions or better yet send them to us in advance.
Date and Time: Friday, September 18 from 12:00 - 1:15 pm. 
We encourage you to show up early (11:30AM) to network.
Location: DIS building at 1315 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15. Lunch by Avenue Bread included.
Register online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/81389
You can also RSVP and pay at the door.
We thank our Speaker Series Sponsor Fibercloud.
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TechStomp Celebration & Scholarship Fundraiser on September 22!
Join us on September 22 for our fifth annual industry celebration and scholarship fundraiser. Relax and mingle with tech-focused business and civic leaders while supporting the leaders of tomorrow in the beautiful setting of the Squalicum Boathouse. Net proceeds from Tech Stomp will go to the TAG Scholarship Fund, which grants scholarships to students in technology fields attending colleges in Whatcom County. This year we are pleased to invite is Dr. George 'Pinky' Nelson… Hall of Fame Astronaut and Director of SMATE at WWU to provide the keynote.
Highlights:
- Address by Dr. George 'Pinky' Nelson, Educator and Astronaut
- 2008 Scholarship stories by Paul Grey
- Bocceball Tournament (random teams of 4)
- Hawaiian shirt & Muumuu dress contest with prizes for style, substance and daring!
- Live music by members of the Walrus
- Wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30 - 9:00pm.
Location: Squalicum Boat house, Zuanich Point Park, Bellingham. Directions>>.
Admission: Members: $15.00, Non-members: $20.00
Register: Online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/78998
You can also RSVP and pay at the door.
Enjoy wine from Chuckanut Ridge, and delicious hors d'oeuvres from Fools Onion Catering while the Walrus entertains us with their tunes. Again this year Tech Stomp features the popular annual contest for the best Hawaiian outfits, shirts and muumuus, with prizes for style, substance and daring! Then plan to join your randomly assembled team of 4 for another outrageously competitive Bocce ball tournament from 6 to 8PM.
See you there - rain or shine, and don't forget your Hawaiian shirt/muumuu!
We thank our sponsors for their generous contributions to the success of this annual event.
Would you like to sponsor Tech Stomp? There is still time. Contact Anna Ehnmark.
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Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit Program Now Accepting Applications (Due Sept. 16)
The U.S. Treasury Department and Department of Energy recently released Notice 2009-72 announcing the establishment of the qualifying advanced energy project program. Under this competitive program, the Treasury Department will award up to $2.3 billion of new Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits, a new investment credit authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Projects that re-equip, expand or establish domestic manufacturing facilities for the production of certain clean energy equipment are eligible to apply for the credit. Preliminary applications are due to the Department of Energy by Sept. 16, 2009, followed by final applications due to DOE by Oct. 16, 2009, and applications for project certification due to the Internal Revenue Service by Dec. 16, 2009.
Notice 2009-72 contains program guidance and specific information required to be submitted by applicants.
More details here>>
Take Advantage of these resources offered by Washington Technology Center 
Lab Access Program
Washington Technology Center's new Microfabrication Laboratory Access Program will award short-term access to sophisticated MEMS fabrication equipment to help small companies in Washington develop job-growing, innovative commercial technologies. More information is available online at http://www.watechcenter.org/accessprogram and lab tours will be held Aug. 28 and Sept. 29, 2009. Contact Russell Paez at rpaez@watechcenter.org or (206) 616-3102.
Research and Technology Development Program
Washington Technology Center is accepting applications until October 22 for its next round of Research & Technology Development funding. Around $1 million is awarded annually to projects that partner Washington companies with academic and non-profit research teams. Proposal materials and free information session dates are found online at http://www.watechcenter.org/rtd. Contact Russell Paez at rpaez@watechcenter.org or (206) 616-3102.
Get Involved!
TAG is a community with a passion for technology, education and collaboration. Volunteering with TAG provides a great opportunity to meet and network with other industry professionals while contributing your expertise to an event or program. If you are interested in finding out about volunteer opportunities, or maybe you have suggestions for future programs contact Annna Ehnmark.
We welcome your involvement!
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