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HTC TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONS MEETING
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= Friday, October 4
= 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
= 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Program
= Doubletree Allen Center
= Register online at http://www.houstontech.org
= Special thanks to our Technology Champions Media Sponsor,
Houston Business Journal (http://houston.bcentral.com/houston)

This month's content-rich agenda includes presentations by three HTC Client
Companies, one of which recently raised $1.3 million, information on the
life science-focused Southwest Bio Venture Capital Conference coming up in
December, and more. Bring your billfold to participate in a raffle three
exciting prizes, including a weekend at South Shore Harbor Resort in the
Clear Lake area. Purchase 5 tickets for $5.00 or 1 ticket for $2.00.

The Technology Champions Meeting is a forum in which HTC provides the
community with updates on issues and initiatives at HTC and around the city
and showcases several emerging companies whose growth we are accelerating.
Held on the first Friday of alternating months, the meeting lasts one hour
with networking before and afterward. Each breakfast meeting is attended by
between 175 and 200 business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and providers
of professional services.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR ACHILLES HEEL?
a seminar on risk management and disaster recovery
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= HTC Educational Seminar Series (ESS)
= Tuesday, October 8
= 7:00 - 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast
= 7:30 - 9:00 am Program
= Crown Plaza Medical Center, 6701 Main St.
= Advanced Registration: $30 until 10/6. Regular Registration: $35 after
10/6.
= Register online at http://www.houstontech.org

Tropical Storm Allison. September 11th. What's next?

Learn what you can do to safeguard your enterprise against unplanned change
from those who have weathered the storm. Using the Texas Medical Center as a
case study, the panelists will discuss how to mitigate catastrophic loss,
accelerate business recovery, and ensure your company's continuity. The
distinguished panel includes:

>> Michael O. Bice, Senior Vice President
MARSH USA Inc. National Healthcare Practice

>> Hank Rietz, Senior Vice President
Texas Medical Center

>>Bud Jennison
Vice President, Facilities, Baylor College of Medicine

>>Pico Mino
UT Health Science Center

>> Marshall Heins, Vice President, Construction, Engineering & Support
Services

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System

Special thanks to the 2002-03 HTC Educational Seminar Series Underwriters: