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WTP/UMBC Entrepreneurship Speaker Series - Fall Schedule

Date: November 3, 2003
Baltimore, Md. - Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P., is pleased to announce that the firm will sponsor the UMBC Entrepreneurship Lecture Series for the next two years. The Speaker series, presented under the auspices of the Alex. Brown Center for Science and Technology Entrepreneurship at UMBC, provides a monthly forum for successful technology entrepreneurs to share their experiences and insights with UMBC students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Baltimore business community. The series highlights experiences, lessons learned and unique challenges faced by technology entrepreneurs in the creation of a new enterprise. Vivian Armor, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center explains, "This is a great opportunity for students to learn from experienced entrepreneurs. We thank Whiteford for supporting this program to help budding entrepreneurs in our region." The Alex. Brown Center for Science and Technology Entrepreneurship was established in 2000 through a generous gift of $1M from the Alex. Brown Foundation. The Center develops innovative educational programs, internships and services to support the creation of entrepreneurism in the region. Upcoming programs: October 15 "Finding Happiness Through Entrepreneurship" Guest Speaker: Deborah Tillett, President, BreakAway, Ltd. October 21 "How to Assess Your Company's Market Valuation" WTP attorney, George Lawler will be a panelist. to register contact techcenter@umbc.edu November 15 "Where Vision Becomes Reality" Guest Speaker: Joseph Reddix, President/CEO, The Reddix Group