Date: Monday, June 7, 2010

Topic:  Using Social Networking Tools in our Business.

Speaker: Ken Sickles, Solution Strategy Director at Dow Jones

Ken Sickles, Solution Strategy Director at Dow Jones, will speak to our group about Using Social Networking Tools in our Business. Can we make use of Linked In, Facebook, etc. to help market our companies? Ken will relay some real world examples of the tools we can use. Please bring your laptops ready to signup for the IEEE Consultants Network group on Linked In. (You may want to sign up for a Linked In account before you come into the meeting).:

Location: Friends Convocation Room, Princeton University Campus
On Olden St. at William Street.
<http://www.princeton.edu/~pumap/buildings/128.html>

Date: Monday, June 7, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
(6:00pm to 6:30pm Meet and Greet, followed by a talk and questions until 7:45pm)
All invited, Free meeting
Light refreshments served

For the latest events of IEEE PCJS, please visit http://ewh.ieee.org/r1/princeton-centraljersey/Calendar.htm

Past Meetings: 

Date: Monday, March 1, 2010

Topic:  Health Insurance for Small Businesses.

Speaker: Richard Kay, owner of Health Insurance Authority, located in Plainsboro

Richard Kay, owner of Health Insurance Authority, located in Plainsboro. Richard will talk about "The ABC's of Health Insurance for the Small Business Owner"
Among the questions he will address are:

• How do I qualify for a Group Health Plan in NJ?
• What do I qualify for if I am a Sole Proprietor?
• What's the new buzz about "consumer-driven" healthcare?
• Why is NJ one of the most expensive states for health insurance? 

Location: Friends Convocation Room, Princeton University Campus
On Olden St. at William Street.
<http://www.princeton.edu/~pumap/buildings/128.html>

Date: Monday, March 1, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
(6:00pm to 6:30pm Meet and Greet, followed by a talk and questions until 7:45pm)
All invited, Free meeting
Light refreshments served

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Topic:  Matthew Ma on Intellectual Property Issues.

Speaker: Dr. Matthew Ma, founder of Scientific Works

Dr. Matthew Ma will talk about practical intellectual property issues from unique perspective of engineers. Among the topics of discussions are global IP marketplace, basics in IP protection, how to evaluate a patent and common pitfalls and tips on how an inventor should assist in all phases of patent filing, prosecution and licensing. Matthew is an IEEE senior member, also the author of the book "Fundamentals of Patenting and Licensing for Scientists and Engineers", World Scientific, 2009. He is the founder of Scientific Works (http://www.scientificworks.com) that provides IP training for engineers/scientists and patent filing for entrepreneurs and individual inventors. 

Location: Friends Convocation Room, Princeton University Campus
On Olden St. at William Street.
<http://www.princeton.edu/~pumap/buildings/128.html>

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
(6:00pm to 6:30pm Meet and Greet, followed by a talk and questions until 7:45pm)
All invited, Free meeting
Light refreshments served

For the latest events of IEEE PCJS, please visit http://ewh.ieee.org/r1/princeton-centraljersey/Calendar.htm

Date: December  02, 2009

Topic:  Small Business Advice from the Better Business Bureau.

Speakers: Bob Carullo – of SMART and Drew Marshall - PJCF

Mr Crevina speaks to various groups on behalf of the Better Business Bureau to pass along his ideas for best practices as well as warning small business owners about the various hazards in running a business. Recently, Mr Crevina has heard from various companies that were victims of Identity Theft. Mr Crevina will speak to us about those difficulties and how to avoid being targeted. 

Date: November 04, 2009

Topic:  Bringing Jobs to NJ.

Speaker: Bob Carullo – of SMART and Drew Marshall - PJCF

Bob Carullo – of SMART and Drew Marshall - PJCF presented what their organizations are doing to bring jobs to New Jersey (Bob) and to Princeton area specifically (Drew). They handed out vu-graphs on their organizations. Contact Fran if you would like copies. 

Date: June 09, 2009

Topic:  Government Procurement Process.

Speaker: Dolcey Chaplin Esq. DoD Procurement

Dolcey navigated us thru some of the government procurement process. She demonstrated an upgraded website at http://www.njit.edu/dptac/. Please check it out for information on how to do business with the Federal Government

Date: February 25, 2009

Topic:  Strengthening Central Jersey's R&D Advantage - Recent Activity of Einstein's Alley.

Speakers: Katherine Kish and Louis Wagman

The goal of Einstein's Alley is to create jobs and growth, encourage creativity and entrepreneurship, and to make Central NJ the best place to live and to uild new businesses using science and innovation to create value. Katherine Kish and Louis Wagman will brought us up to date on recent activities and discussed how their non-profit organization is encouraging the growth of R&D in our neighborhood.

Date: January 27, 2009

Topic:  " A tax break for your business today – tax-advantaged retirement plans for consultants and small business".

Speaker: Yuriah Bailey

Mr. Bailey is the senior vice president with Pioneer Investments.  Prior to joining Pioneer Investments, Mr. Bailey was employed with Fidelity Investments and has over 10 years experience in the financial industry.  He specializes in mutual funds, retirement planning and investment planning.  Mr. Bailey graduated with a degree in Finance from the University of Rhode Island. 

Location: Friends Convocation Room, Princeton University Campus
On Olden St. at William Street.
<http://www.princeton.edu/~pumap/buildings/128.html>

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
All invited, Free meeting
Light refreshments served

For the latest events of IEEE PCJS, please visit http://ewh.ieee.org/r1/princeton-centraljersey/Calendar.htm