Innovation Resources Guide
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Welcome to the NCTechNews Innovation Resources Guide, a list of individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations who contribute to our state’s innovation community.
NCTechNews is providing this information to showcase the wide variety of businesses and organizations making a positive impact on the lives of North Carolinians by helping to build new technology companies and create jobs.
Fall 2011 submissions are now open, and inclusion in the Guide is free; to contribute information for consideration of publication, just fill-in the form at the bottom of this page with all fields completed. Business are listed in alphabetical order; email info@nctechnews.com with any questions.
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Applied Technologies, Inc.
www.ati-engineers.com
Cary, N.C.
ATI is a Product Design and Engineering firm founded in 1992 providing product development, materials selection and process development services to a wide range of end markets including medical, transportation and electronics in both the industrial and commercial sectors. Our multi-disciplined engineers and proven resources support our clients at each stage of product development from concept creation and refinement, to detailed design, prototyping, and evaluation, to support of tooling and manufacturing activities.
Contact: Daniel C. Fuccella, PE
dan@ati-engineers.com
919-380-1420
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ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions
www.atcombts.com
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions, a communication solutions provider founded in 1979, is an industry leader in business telecommunications with an expertise in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a technology that enables businesses to upgrade their existing systems while embracing Internet technologies such as the Web, e-mail, instant messaging, presence and video conferencing. With a client base comprising over 5,000 businesses, ATCOM offers deployment of business telephone systems, unified messaging systems, wireless solutions, LAN/WAN infrastructure/services, video conferencing, carrier network services for local and long distance, and structured cabling solutions for voice and data. The privately-held firm is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with regional offices in Charlotte and the Triad. ATCOM was ranked as one of North Carolina’s top small businesses in 2008 and 2009 by Business Leader magazine, and has twice received award recognition as one of North Carolina’s Top 50 Technology Companies.
Contact: David Finch
919-314-1001
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Babcock Demon Incubator
www.wfubdi.org
Winston-Salem, N.C.
The Babcock Demon Incubator’s mission is to increase the number and quality of growth-oriented early stage ventures in the Triad, support the growth of the Piedmont Triad Research Park, support the commercialization of university developed intellectual property, and deliver experiential educational opportunities to students. The incubator is capable of supporting a wide range of companies. Capabilities exist to support new ventures in bioscience, nanotechnology, medical devices, healthcare information, wireless technology, internet applications, software, and marketing. The incubator is also uniquely positioned to support companies developing regenerative medicine and cellular therapy technologies through its close working relationship with the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine.
Contact: Tom Clarkson
tom.clarkson@mba.wfu.edu
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BB&T Corporation
www.BBT.com
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Our Mission is to make the world a better place to live by: Helping our Clients achieve economic success and financial security; Creating a place where our Employees can learn, grow and be fulfilled in their work; Making the Communities in which we work better places to be; Thereby: Optimizing the long-term return to our Shareholders, while providing a safe and sound investment. Our ultimate purpose is to create superior long-term economic rewards for our shareholders.
Contact: A.-C. McGraw
acmcgraw@bbandt.com
336-733-1470
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Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP
www.brookspierce.com
Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C.
Founded in 1897, Brooks Pierce is a business law firm providing strategic counsel and innovative solutions to clients coast-to-coast and around the world. The firm is comprised of 85 attorneys in offices in Greensboro and Raleigh, NC, and represents clients in complex litigation, dispute resolution, corporate and securities, construction, technology and intellectual property, environmental, labor and employment, government investigations, banking, telecommunications and media, state and federal governmental relations, tax, and wealth management issues.
Contact: Kathryn Whitaker
kwhitaker@brookspierce.com
336-271-2588
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CAI
www.capital.org
Raleigh, N.C.
CAI helps employers maximize employee engagement and minimize their liability through human resources and management advice, training, news, survey data, public policy advocacy and consulting services. CAI membership provides you with unlimited telephone access to our local advice and counsel team to get answers to your real-life workplace problems, as well as important employer resources and local pay and benefits salary data. We also provide management development, HR and professional development training, HR Consulting, Employee Opinion Surveys, Background Checks and Affirmative Action services.
Contact: Martin Morgan
martin.morgan@capital.org
919-878-9222
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Calibrate, Inc.
www.pipetpeople.com
Carrboro, N.C.
Calibrate, Inc. founded the on-site pipette calibration industry in 1983. Today we’re the nation’s oldest and largest independent pipette service provider. Dedicated to providing customized equipment maintenance solutions for our customers, we are the industry leader in delivering ISO 17025 accredited on-site services.
Contact:
info@pipetpeople.com
919-240-4089
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Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc.
www.cadinc.com
Cary, N.C.
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD) is a woman-owned, veteran-owned and privately-held small business specializing in IT infrastructure, security and management solutions. For more than 25 years, CAD has been the leading engineering service and product provider for federal, state and local government agencies as well as healthcare, education and corporate markets. Most of CAD’s professional services and products are available via open market, federal GSA and various state contracts.
Contact: Susan Jabbusch
susan@cadinc.com
919-460-1313
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ClinPharm Consulting
www.clinpharmconsulting.com
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
ClinPharm Consulting is a specialized consulting firm that offers clinical pharmacology consulting and clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We offer a unique paradigm for empowering your drug pipeline. Our business model focuses on matching PK consulting expertise with outstanding scientific and medical writing capabilities to maximize the impact of individual clinical studies on an overall clinical pharmacology program. We specialize in helping biopharmaceutical companies with minimal R&D infrastructure find scalable solutions for phase 1 trials and other emerging early phase drug development challenges, providing an unmatched combination of PK, PD expertise and robust understanding of clinical pharmacology from a scientific, regulatory, and clinical conduct perspective. The breadth of our PK and clinical pharmacology experience allows ClinPharm Consulting to be a complete resource for clients to set up their drug development programs for success.
Contact: M. Alexander Shaw, Ph.D.
discover@clinpharmconsulting.com
888-615-5111
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Code Refinery, LLC
www.code-refinery.com
Apex, N.C.
Our mission is to develop safe, reliable and FDA-compliant custom medical device software. Clients can go to market with full confidence in their product software.
Contact: Samir Dandekar
sdandekar@code-refinery.com
919-367-0003, x223
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CommScope, Inc.
www.commscope.com
Hickory, N.C.
CommScope® has played a role in virtually all the world’s best communication networks. We create the infrastructure that connects people and technologies through every evolution. Our portfolio of end-to-end solutions includes everything our customers need to build high-performing wired and wireless networks. As much as technology changes, our goal remains the same: to help our customers create, innovate, design, and build faster and better. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving networks for the business of life at home, at work, and on the go.
Contact: Joseph P. Depa III
publicrelations@commscope.com
828-431-9803
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Compliancy Software, Inc.
www.compliancysoftware.com
Sanford, N.C.
Compliancy Software provides a single solution for automating any GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) process PLUS any business operation with built-in compliance controls to ensure results - a unique GRC Plus™ solution! Companies have the flexibility to start quickly and then expand as needed to address any Governance, Risk management requirements, any regulatory Compliance requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley, and any general business operations such as financial processes. Unlike other workflow or automation solutions, Compliancy provides built-in control structures, complete record keeping, certification and audit capabilities for both regulatory requirements AND to ensure compliance of any general business process. The net result is not only reduced costs and greater efficiencies, but more effective decision making because you can be assured that your company is adhering to the processes put in place.
Contact: Mark Shaw
mshaw@compliancysoftware.com
919-342-6212
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Council for Entrepreneurial Development
www.cednc.org
Durham, N.C.
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1984 to identify, enable and promote high-growth, high-impact companies and accelerate the region’s entrepreneurial culture. Headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, CED is the oldest and largest entrepreneurial support organization in the nation with more than 5,500 active members. CED provides know-how, networking, mentoring and capital formation resources to new and existing high-growth entrepreneurs through annual conferences, programs and web-based resources. CED has helped entrepreneurs, investors, service partners, researchers and public policy makers in diverse emerging industries and at all stages of development – from high-tech, production-based organizations to service companies, from one-person start-ups to 1000-person businesses.
Contact: Joan Siefert Rose
jsrose@cednc.org
919-549-7500
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Cuberis, LLC
www.cuberis.com
Durham, N.C.
Building a sharper image, a stronger message, and better business via web design, print, SEO and digital marketing.
Contact: Ray Parrish
ray@cuberis.com
919-443-2254
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D.H. Griffin Construction Co., LLC
www.dhgc.com
Raleigh, N.C.
D.H. Griffin Construction is a full service general contractor and construction manager. We bring a team approach to projects, working closely with the Owner and the design team in a variety of project delivery methods including conventional design-bid-build, CM at risk, negotiated price, and design-build. We build from an Owner’s prospective of service, respect, and competitive pricing.
Contact: Mike Burriss
mburriss@dhgc.com
919-835-3655
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ERC Broadband
www.ercbroadband.org
Asheville, N.C.
The ERC Broadband Mission is to create and promote an efficient and solid infrastructure of dark fiber resources, Internet access and related services, bringing economic opportunity to the region by continually furthering the technological growth of the education, government, and business communities in Western North Carolina.
Contact: Deborah Roberts
droberts@ercbroadband.org
828-350-2415
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Flynn IP Law
www.FLYNNipLAW.com
Pittsboro, N.C.
Flynn IP Law provides individuated legal services to those seeking intellectual property protection both here and abroad, particularly patent protection. Flynn IP Law handles a range of electromechanical advances and radically new business methods implemented with software. Kevin Flynn’s background makes him particularly interested in medical devices and in innovations relevant to green energy, green technology, and the emerging clean economy. Flynn IP Law also helps entrepreneurs that have a product with a distinctive appearance obtain a design patent to stave off near-identical knock-offs.
Contact: Kevin E. Flynn
kef@FLYNNipLAW.com
919-818-9147
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F.O.C.U.S. Resources
www.focusresourcesinc.com
Cary, N.C.
F.O.C.U.S. Resources is dedicated to the development of sustainable, profitable businesses focusing on the strategic and tactical operational and financial issues of doing business. We work with clients on the “how to” of doing business: accounting, funding, finance, operations, and beyond. We also specialize in government funding sources including Small Business Innovation and Research Grants, as well as government contracts and grants for research.
Contact: Lea Strickland
lea@focusresourcesinc.com
919-234-3960
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Fuentek, LLC
www.fuentek.com
Apex, N.C.
Fuentek is a consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology management services. With a specialization in technology commercialization, Fuentek works with a wide variety of clients to identify promising technologies and assist them in converting their ideas and inventions into marketable products. Drawing upon its unique combination of technical, business and commercialization expertise, the firm is the largest NASA contractor in North Carolina and has helped organizations around the world find the technology they need. Led by Laura A. Schoppe, a 2008 recipient of the prestigious Triangle Business Journal Women In Business award, Fuentek also offers training workshops, guidebooks and Web sites to help clients improve effectiveness in managing their intellectual property. DiversityBusiness.com has recognized Fuentek as a top women-owned, diversity-owned and small business in North Carolina for the past four consecutive years. The firm has received numerous awards for its work and most recently received an entrepreneurial Pinnacle Business Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Laura A. Schoppe
info@fuentek.com
919-249-0327
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Ginndesign Product Development
www.ginndesignllc.com
Raleigh, NC
Ginndesign is an industrial design and product development consultancy specializing in complete, concept-to-production design solutions in consumer, analytical, medical and industrial markets with particular sensitivity to materials and manufacturing including injection molding, rotational molding, thermoforming, castings, and sheet metal fabrication and weldments. Develops product design concepts through final development and implementation of functional products using Pro/ENGINEER and/or SolidWorks. Capable of producing comprehensive databases of 3D parts and assemblies with complete detailed 2D production and support documentation and work directly with suppliers and manufactures to produce quality results.
Contact: Warren Ginn
warren@ginndesignllc.com
919-827-3947
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Global Media Strategies
www.gmsinnovate.com
Research Triangle Park, NC
Global Media Strategies is an innovative online publishing and media relations firm helping clients reach their business development and organizational goals. We specialize in getting businesses and organizations in front of target audiences via proven effective communication tools and methodologies. Our unique, creative approach focuses on public relations, media relations, and online publishing, while incorporating elements of marketing, website development, social media and advertising. We offer standard hourly and project-based billing options, as well as long-term monthly retainer contracts. With clients across the United States and overseas, Global Media Strategies operates out of the technology-rich Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, a hotbed of innovation and economic growth and home to some of the leading life sciences and technology firms in the world. For more details visit www.gmsinnovate.com.
Contact: David Menzies
david@gmsinnovate.com
919-274-6862
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groningerUSA, LLC
www.groningerusa.com
Charlotte, N.C.
groninger USA, LLC manufacturers high-precision filling machines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. For more than 28 years we have provided tailored, turnkey solutions to our customers around the world. We have an extensive portfolio of machines which can be used in the modular design of filling lines as well as the capability to accommodate any custom request.
Contact: Scott Ferguson
s.ferguson@groningerusa.com
704-919-2793
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HumanCentric, Inc.
www.HumanCentric.com
Cary, N.C.
A Human Factors/Design consulting group, emphasizing ergonomics, , safety, utility, intuitiveness; basically overall usability, of clients products, procedures, etc. Develop prototypes for clients, combined with usability testing. Conduct usability studies in our labs, drawing from a large and , diverse demographic, so as to provide clients with reactions from the appropriate potential customer base.
Contact: Vince Bankoski
vbankoski@humancentric.com
919-481-0565
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Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, PA
www.jenkinswilson.com
Durham, N.C.
Established in 1984, Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P.A. is a specialized law practice limited exclusively to providing intellectual property counseling and services to clients with respect to patent, trademark, and copyright law. We are located in the renowned Research Triangle area of North Carolina and offer patent representation to prominent corporations and research universities worldwide. The firm assists clients in recognizing, defining, and safeguarding intellectual property and acting to preserve that property for full commercial exploitation. Our clients represent a diversity of technologies, products, and services, including biotechnology products and processes, food processing equipment and products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, products and diagnostic equipment, electrical apparatus and circuitry, micro electrical-mechanical systems devices, semiconductors, fiber optics, robotics, mechanical and industrial apparatus and manufacturing equipment, automated mail processing apparatus, textile machinery and products, and computer software. The firm engages in an extensive domestic and foreign practice serving U.S. and foreign clients in intellectual property matters. The client base is diverse and includes large corporations and research universities as well as small businesses. A primary objective of the firm is to provide high-quality patent legal services in a cost-efficient and expeditious manner.
Contact Jeff Wilson
jwilson@jenkinswilson.com
919-493-8000
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Kyma Technologies, Inc.
www.kymatech.com
Raleigh, N.C.
Kyma Technologies is a leading supplier of high-quality gallium-nitride (GaN) substrates and related products and services for a broad range of high-performance nitride semiconductor device applications. Our Mission is to continually improve our ability to delight our customers and to aggressively assess and capitalize on major organic and inorganic growth opportunities, emphasizing those which are strategic for long term growth.
Contact: Keith Evans
info@kymatech.com
919-789-8880
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Little Green Software
littlegreensoftware.com
Durham, N.C.
Little Green Software develops software applications for iOS, Android, web, and more. From concept, to design, to engineering, to marketing a successful finished product, our team of veteran engineers delivers top-tier quality. Mobile applications are most powerful when they are integrated with your business, website, and community. We are experts in making all of these work together seamlessly and strategically. Our in-house and client products have received critical and marketplace acclaim. Helping our clients achieve their vision is our greatest reward.
Contact: Ed Holzwarth
eholzwarth@littlegreensoftware.com
919-360-2755
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MacCord Mason PLLC
www.maccordmason.com
Greensboro and Wilmington, NC
MacCord Mason is a law firm that assists business clients in developing and implementing competitive strategies that include the acquisition and enforcement of commercially valuable intellectual properties, and the avoidance of valid third-party intellectual property rights. In fulfilling this mission, the firm engages in the following activities: Client counseling regarding intellectual property matters grounded on an in-depth understanding of the client’s business. Acquisition and maintenance of intellectual property rights in the United States and foreign countries. Licensing and transfer of intellectual property rights, and structuring of ventures with third parties involving intellectual property. Litigation to enforce the client’s intellectual property rights, and to defend against infringement claims by third parties. The firm intentionally limits its practice to intellectual property matters, believing that the interests of the client are best served when the client is able to select other counsel for its other business-related legal needs. The firm also frequently works closely with the client’s other legal counsel when expertise in intellectual property law is required.
Contact: Art MacCord
amaccord@maccordmason.com
336-273-4422
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Mallett Technology, Inc.
www.mallett.com
Durham, N.C.
Mallett Technology, Inc brings best-in-class engineering software tools combined with broad knowledge and expertise to help our clients compete in today’s marketplace and produce reliable and cost-effective products. Our solutions for product design, virtual simulations, collaborative product data, and life cycle management enable our customers to optimize the product development process, increase productivity, and improve time-to-market. For more than thirty five years, our vision has been to create value for our customers through partnerships by providing engineering software, training, and consulting services.
Contact: Keith G Bolte
kbolte@mallett.com
919-323-4838
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Montie Design
www.montie.com
Morrisville, N.C.
Montie Design is an innovative concept-to-marketplace product design and development firm with core competencies in mechanical engineering and industrial design. Implementing a collaborative approach to partnering with clients, Montie Design balances vision with usability in realizing products that are economical to manufacture, elegant and robust. The firm operates out of the Southeast’s innovation hub, the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, with its wealth of industry-leading technology, resources and customers. For more information, visit www.montie.com.
Contact: Montie Roland
montie@montie.com
800-722-7987
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MTS Sensors
www.mtssensors.com
Cary, N.C.
MTS Sensors delivers leading-edge position and liquid-level sensors, and is the world’s leading supplier of magnetostrictive-based sensor products. The Sensors Division was created by MTS Systems when it acquired Temposonics, Inc. in 1984. Temposonics remains the key technology brand for MTS Sensors and reflects an ongoing commitment to high-precision position and liquid level measurement technology development. MTS Sensors remains a highly focused technology company that provides the kind of customer service and support you typically find in smaller organizations, but as part of a larger publicly held corporation, MTS Sensors also offers the kind of financial security that companies need from their key suppliers. Great technology, personalized service, and financial strength and stability – three solid reasons to choose MTS Sensors as your primary supplier of position and liquid-level sensors.
Contact: Lee Aiken
lee.aiken@mts.com
919-677-0100
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Mustard Tree Instruments
www.mustardtree.com
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Mustard Tree Instruments® accelerates the QC process by bringing testing from the lab to the production line (www.Lab2Line.com). Mustard Tree Instruments® is redefining pharmaceutical manufacturing testing with a unique multi-variant device, the VTT 1000. Using Raman spectroscopy technology for enhanced accuracy, this easy to use at-line instrument quickly verifies raw materials to final dosage forms in solid, powder, gel, and liquid product samples within seconds. The rapid analytics of the VTT 1000 significantly reduce testing time and set-up costs while mitigating manufacturing risks associated with bad product batches. Mustard Tree Instruments is committed to fully engaging with our customers from purchase through implementation. For more information, visit www.mustardtree.com.
Contact: Joseph Colamarino Jr.
info@mustardtree.com
919-972-7920
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Nancy A. Ridenhour, CDP
www.nancyaridenhour.com
Huntersville, N.C.
Aligning technology with the business growth plan to enable the business to prosper is what Nancy A. Ridenhour, CDP,CCP does as an independent business technology analyst
Contact: Nancy A. Ridenhour
nancy@nancyaridenhour.com
704-875-0144
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NCHICA
www.nchica.org
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
The North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc. (NCHICA) was established by Executive Order of the Governor in 1994. Its mission is to improve health and care in North Carolina by accelerating the adoption of information technology and enabling policies. Members include leading organizations in healthcare, research and IT. NCHICA leads demonstration projects, hosts educational sessions, fosters collaborative efforts and supports initiatives that promote standards-based IT in healthcare.
Contact: DLaura Ksycewski
laura@nchica.org
919-558-9258
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NCTech4Good
www.nctech4good.org
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
NCTech4Good is the regional network for sharing knowledge about technologies that can advance the mission of nonprofit organizations. This sharing occurs during monthly meetings and the annual conference.
Contact: Judy Hallman
hallman@rtpnet.org
919-933-3931
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Netanium
www.netanium.com
Raleigh, N.C.
The Marketing Innovation™ System from Netanium provides all the services of an in-house marketing department at a fraction of the expense. Developed over 11 years, the System is an efficient, high impact, and affordable way to develop and implement a marketing strategy. One of the challenges facing early stage technology companies is that their innovation is often unknown in the marketplace. This means that the target market must be educated about the offering, and the benefits made very clear. We specialize in making complex things simple – meaning that you can communicate to your potential customers a clear benefit statement. Our System can be used for products and services in all industries – from info tech to life sciences, web services to consumer goods. Innovation happens all the time, and in all industries. Also available is the Marketing Innovation Seminar: Accelerating Products to the Marketplace. Attendees will gain a broad, working knowledge of strategic marketing principles that make the technology industry different than any other. The interactive nature of the seminar will allow immediate application of the principles to your business, leading to products better matched to customer needs, accelerated product development and reduced time-to-market.
Contact: Greg Hopper
ghopper@netanium.com
(919) 846-3608
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North Carolina Biosciences Organization
www.ncbioscience.org
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
NCBIO is the trade association for North Carolina’s life science industry. The Organization advocates for appropriate public policy at the state and federal levels and works to help all government officials understand the economic and health care benefits of the life science industry. NCBIO also offers networking and other information-sharing platforms for its members, as well as discount purchasing opporutnities with life science vendors across the country.
Contact: Sam Taylor
staylor@ncbioscience.org
919-281-8960
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North Carolina Technology Association
www.nctechnology.org
Raleigh, N.C.
The North Carolina Technology Association’s mission is Making North Carolina Number One in Technology and Technology Number One in North Carolina. The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and knowledge workforce.
Contact: Michelle Calton
mcalton@nctechnology.org
919-856-0393
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Parata Systems, LLC
www.parata.com
Durham, N.C.
Parata Systems is the industry’s leading provider of pharmacy automation technology. Parata’s products improve prescription safety and convenience for consumers and give pharmacists more time to provide counseling and other valuable patient services. Founded in 2001, Parata innovated the first and only next-generation pharmacy automation with a counting platform that sets new benchmarks for speed and accuracy. Next-generation Parata Max and Parata Mini automate prescription dispensing with the highest accuracy in the industry; Parata APM expands convenience, safety and privacy with self-service prescription pickup; and Parata PACMED improves patient safety with unit- and multi-dose packaging to help ensure patients get the right medication at the right time, every time.
Contact: Nanette Kirsch
nkirsch@parata.com
919-433-4300
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Phoenix Technical Group
www.phoenixtechnicalgroup.com
Cary, N.C.
Phoenix Technical Group is a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB) that provides quick, capable and cost-effective technical and engineering services to public and private organizations through an international virtual network. We provide contracting and consulting services that include engineering documentation, report preparation, product validation, risk assessment, CE marking, ITAR compliance, CAD, CAE, drawing conversion, design verification, professional training and technical writing.
Contact: Julie Tomlinson
julie@phoenixtechnicalgroup.com
919-996-9420
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Phonebooth
www.Phonebooth.com
Cary, N.C.
Phonebooth.com is a full featured VOIP business phone solution. Competitive pricing, unlimited long distance, easy set up and tons of included features like voicemail to text transcriptions, auto-attendant, call forwarding, and much more are just a few of the reasons to use Phonebooth.
Contact: Al Scillitani
ascillitani@bandwidth.com
919-439-2623
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pomdevices, LLC
www.pomdevices.com
Durham, N.C.
pomdevices, LLC, is the maker of of Sonamba — a wellbeing monitoring system for seniors living independently — keeping them connected to family and caregivers everyday, not just in emergencies. Sonamba monitors daily activity in the senior’s home, sending “all is well” or “attention needed” alerts to caregivers and family members cellphones. Sonamba also provides medication and appointment reminders and operates as a digital photo frame when not being actively used. Sonamba can also be used by people who need a little assistance while living alone, including veterans.
Contact: Robert Burke
robert@pomdevices.com
919-200-6538
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PSA TechSure
www.psatechsure.com
Raleigh, N.C.
PSA TechSure is a boutique property & liability insurance brokerage focusing on the unique needs of the technology community in North Carolina. We partner with our software, life science, medical device, gaming and web-based clients to provide them with the information and options to allow them to plan for those situations that may present challenges to their operations. Our clients can focus on growing their businesses and relationships. Whether the challenge is local, domestic or international we have the ability to offer them the peace of mind to move forward. With over 20 years experience in Products Liability, Professional Liability, D&O, International Coverages or Property, PSA TechSure provides prompt local response with international capabilities and competitive pricing for all of! the technology based companies needs.
Contact: Lee Hargrove
lee.hargrove@psatechsure.com
919-235-4530
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Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
www.sbtdc.org
Statewide throughout N.C. Your Business. Better. A business counseling service administered by NC State University on behalf of the University of North Carolina System and operated in partnership with the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
Contact: Paul Ulanch
technology@sbtdc.org
919-715-7272
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Technology Associates
www.technologyassociates.net
Cary, N.C.
Founded in 1997, Technology Associates is a full-service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small- to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina. Ranked as one of North Carolina’s top small businesses in 2008 and 2009 by Business Leader magazine, Technology Associates partners with their clients to manage their technology solutions as a valued business asset and emphasizes proactive solutions to prevent problems before they occur. The firm utilizes scalable technologies which allow business owners to have a technology infrastructure that can grow with their business needs. The combined years of experience for the Technology Associates engineering staff is 63 years, while the average years of experience is 16. Technology Associates prides itself on offering a low engineer-to-customer ratio to ensure timely responsiveness and individual attention for their customers. Technology Associates is a Microsoft® Certified Partner, meaning they possess a high degree of competence and expertise with Microsoft® technologies, as well as a Microsoft® Small Business Specialist.
Contact: Eric Hobbs
ehobbs@technologyassociates.net
919-459-0109
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Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc.
www.nutechtransfer.org
Morrisville, N.C.
Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc. (NU Tech) seeks collaborative partnerships and potential licensees to further develop and commercialize technologies from Nagoya University (NU) and its alliance universities in Central Japan. To achieve this goal, NU Tech hosts technology show cases, workshops, and conferences mainly in the Research Triangle Park (RTP). NU Tech also collects information on potential opportunities by attending technology conventions on behalf of NU and its alliance universities. For a list and summary of technologies currently available for licensing, please refer to available technologies. NU Tech also uses NU’s extensive networks to help NC and other US universities explore licensing opportunities in Central Japan, which is the heart of Japan’s manufacturing industry with many worldwide companies are headquartered. If you have technologies and are looking for a licensee in Japan, please contact us.
Contact: Tomohisha Koyama
tkoyama@tpnu.org
919-535-8724
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Tekelec
www.tekelec.com
Morrisville, N.C.
Tekelec enables billions of people and devices to talk, text and access the Web. Our portfolio delivers a unique layer of intelligence allowing service providers to both manage and monetize the exponential growth in data traffic and applications. Tekelec has more than 25 offices around the world serving customers in more than 100 countries.
Contact: Adam Parken
adam.parken@tekelec.com
919-460-5500
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The FWA Group Architects
www.fwagroup.com
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
The FWA Group has extensive experience in the design of research facilities. FWA’s experience includes long range planning, programming, budgeting, space planning, plus the typical design, construction documents, bidding and construction administration. Creating architecture through collaboration to deliver responsive and innovative solutions that sustain our natural environment.
Contact: Henry D. Dagit, AIA, LEED AP
h.dagit@fwagroup.com
919-806-4399
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The Marketing Machine
www.themmachine.com
Morrisville, N.C.
The Marketing Machine is the Triangle’s leader in effective and innovative corporate branding and customer communication, providing full-service marketing, advertising, and public relations to businesses of all shapes and sizes. The firm’s print services division, Second Gear Printing & Promotions, offers short-run digital printing, long-run offset printing, customized promotional and apparel products and trade show display service, while its recent acquisition of Apex Signs & Designs provides access to proven expertise in banners and vehicle wraps, vinyl and hand-lettering, decals, and screen printing. The Marketing Machine is conveniently located minutes from RDU and RTP, and is a proud member of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.theMmachine.com.
Contact: Greg Fawcett
greg@themmachine.com
919-460-7978
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The Seven Soft Corporation
www.thesevensoft.com
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Founded in 2007, the seven soft is headed-quartered in the heart of Research Triangle Park, one of the fastest growing technology parks in the United State. We also have a talented and diversified team located in the largest Software park of China, a country which has the largest IT talent and a country which is becoming the biggest IT industry leader. The Seven Soft specializes in offshore Agile software development. Our offshore model is unique. Our onshore team manage 100% of the communication with the offshore team, including requirement and technical design discussions. We do this in the US, in YOUR time zone, during YOUR business day. You never need to communicate directly with the offshore developers. In addition to our offshore capabilities, we are very experienced in working jointly with US developers in a web-based development environment. As an IT service provider, The Seven Soft’s core strategy is not be become generalist in all IT service areas. Instead, we want to become real experts in areas where we can outshine our competitors. As a minority and women owned business, The Seven Soft Corporation also has a unique focus on minority or women owned businesses in order to help the business community grow. We provide free IT phone consultation service as well as various low-cost packaged IT-solutions to help the business owners get started. Focus on your value, and leave your IT to us!
Contact: Julia Cai
juliacai@thesevensoft.com
919-601-9922
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Touchstone 3D Services
www.touchstone3d.com
Cary, N.C.
At TouchStone 3D Services we help our clients Design, Develop, and Deploy their product ideas. We are a product design and prototyping firm supporting inventors, entrepreneurs, and established companies of all sizes. Utilizing our team of designers and prototyping experts and our in-house prototyping development lab, we can take client’s ideas from concept to commercialization quickly and cost effectively. You Think It. We Make It.
Contact: Allen Moore
amoore@touchstone3d.com
919-349-3417
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Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC)
www.ncttec.net
Raleigh, N.C.
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) is dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina through the collaboration among leaders in the management community. The council resources are primarily volunteers comprised of executive technology leadership in this region. TTEC sponsors who share the commitment for economic development in the area provide additional resources. The organization also partners with local universities and the Council of Entrepreneurial Development (CED) to extend shared expertise to aspiring students and technology ventures.
Contact: Sid Mitchener
smitchener@vaco.com
919-719-6500
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Ultimus
www.ultimus.com
Cary, N.C.
Ultimus was created to deliver process automation solutions that solve critical business problems and foster continuous improvement of key processes. Our product enables companies to increase productivity, reduce risk and ensure future success through improved communications and ongoing collaboration across an organization.
Contact: Taylor Leighton
tleighton@Ultimus.com
919-234-4108
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Vaco Raleigh, LLC
www.vaco.com/raleigh
Raleigh, N.C.
Vaco Raleigh specializes in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of information technology, eLearning and design ,accounting and finance, , operations and executive search. Our mission is to offer an ethical, professional and effective professional services firm in the Triangle region of North Carolina. We work to help our clients find their most valuable assets, their people. We aim to help each candidate we meet find meaningful and rewarding employment throughout the rest of their career, and each consultant to find personally satisfying projects.
Contact: Sid Mitchener
smitchener@vaco.com
919-719-6500
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