NHHTC Kocher Scholarship

This new member benefit was introduced at the Product of the Year Banquet. We created the "NHHTC Kocher Scholarship Program," whereby five children of NHHTC member company employees will receive scholarships of $2,000 annually for up to four years. These students are required to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) at a NH college or university, complete an internship with a NH company, and express a desire to stay in NH after graduation. This is a great benefit for every NHHTC member company.

The scholarship program is being managed for the NHHTC by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Companies and individuals from throughout the high tech community are contributing to the scholarship fund, with the maximum contribution limited to $1000 annually. Contributions are tax deductible. The Scholarship program is designed to let our students know that they have a bright future studying and working in New Hampshire, particularly if they plan to focus on science, technology, engineering or math. We'll be honoring these future scientists, engineers and business leaders at the Entrepreneur of the Year event next June.

Complete details and applications available online. Click here to find out more.

NHHTC /MIT Enterprise Forum

This open forum provides entrepreneurial technology-based small business with a rare opportunity to tap the experience and advice of proven experts on planning, organization, marketing, product development and finance.

Established companies seeking advice present their business plan before a panel of professionals representing disciplines relevant to the companies' needs. During an open forum the panel offers informative suggestions based on their expertise, the current business climate. The forum is organized by the MIT Alumni Association of New Hampshire. For more information contact Tim Platt, Program Chair at 603-410-1588. See additional information for panelists and presenters.

MIT SURVEY:Your comments are appreciated. It will help us to improve future events. Fill out the attached survey and save $5.00 on the next MIT program. Simply print the attached MIT Survey which is in pdf format and fax it to: 603-924-4312. Or give us a call and we will email or fax it to you. Thank you for your support. MIT Survey - download here.

NHHTC Entrepreneur of the Year

Each year the NHHTC identifies and presents an award to the individual or individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of high technology in New Hampshire. Nominations for the award are solicited through NHHTC members, universities, corporations, attorneys, bankers, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. For more information contact Jim Cook, Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, PLLC at 603-621-7100.

Product of the Year

The NHHTC will sponsor the NH "Best Product of the Year" program for New Hampshire-based companies. The recipients, recognized as leaders, will be featured in the newly established Product of the Year Hall of Fame. The product categories include: technology; services; nanotech; and health and life sciences.

Wealth Management Forum

The Wealth Management Forum will be held on a quarterly basis and will look at timely topics that deal with the economy, the market and most importantly asset allocations. Programs will deal with how investors might take advantage of the market and its moves. This is a valuable program presented by the experts at TD Banknorth this year on June 18, September 17 and November 5.

HALL OF FAME & the NH High Technology Council

The New Hampshire High Technology Council (NHHTC) Hall of Fame, located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, celebrates the people and businesses engaged in New Hampshire's vibrant high tech community. Each year, over one million visitors from around the world will learn about the NHHTC's array of programs and view displays featuring winners of the NHHTC's Product of the Year competition. The NHHTC supports high tech companies looking to locate or grow in the state by fostering collaboration between the private sector, academia and government. The Hall of Fame serves as a highly visible symbol of New Hampshire's commitment to high technology. College graduates, in particular, are encouraged to learn more about the many opportunities available in New Hampshire. The Hall of Fame display is one part of a larger effort by the NHHTC and the State of NH Department of Resources and Economic Development to brand New Hampshire as a technology state. This year, John Lynch, Governor of NH, issued a citation to NHHTC.

Additionally, the Council is preparing to launch a number of new programs that will be ongoing and available to members.

WORKPLACE BENEFITS:

The NHHTC Board/staff are pleased to bring to members benefit programs that will offer discounted workplace benefit packages, ie: health insurance, workman's compensation, especially to our smaller member companies.

Intellectual Property Forum:

The IP Forum will feature a variety of presentations relating to Intellectual Property Management for start-ups and more mature technology driven companies. Programs will be packed with useful tips, discussions on strategies for drafting patent applications in view of the current decisions, cost-saving techniques for protecting trademarks and copyrights and much more. These forums will be held on Wednesdays (3rd Wednesday of each quarter). A Continental Breakfast will be served. The meetings will be held at the offices of Devine, Millimet & Branch, Professional Association, 111 Amherst Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

Politics & Eggs

This is a public forum on government and politics co-sponsored by the NH High Technology Council, the NH Political Library, and the New England Council. The focus of the forum is New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Presidential Primary every four years and candidates and issues that emerge during the years in-between primaries as well as the primary years themselves. Politics and Eggs has become a must stop on the road to the White House for all candidates for president. Members are able to see, hear and quiz all the candidates for President at this forum. It is typically a breakfast forum held at the Bedford Village Inn. It has received national coverage and recognitions from the NH and national news media. ABC-TV's program, West Wing, featured Politics and Eggs in an episode in early 2005. For more information, contact Fred Kocher, President at 603-498-5221.

Human Resource Exchange

A series of monthly meetings which focus on the human resource related issues that impact technology-based organizations operating in New Hampshire. The forum is open to any individual who is responsible for human resource functions within an organization. For more information contact Jim Reidy, Esq., Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green at 603-627-8217.

Legislative Affairs

This committee links the Council and its membership to the state government and legislature. The committee originates, monitors, and supports bills that impact New Hampshire technology-based businesses in areas including tax, spending, business generation, and business preservation. For more information contact Fred Kocher, Kocher & Company, Inc. at 603-498-5221.

High Tech News Newsletter

This highly informative publication is produced bi-monthly and features news of meetings and events, profiles of member companies, member news, and announcements of related activities throughout the state. News releases from members companies are encouraged. Advertising space is sold to any suitable business, and NHHTC members enjoy 20% discounts off the established rate card. For more information on advertising contact Carol Stephens, Executive Director, at 603-924-8324. To submit a press release and articles contact Dick Stephens, C.I.M. Industries at 603-924-9481.

CONTACT THE COUNCIL

info@nhhtc.org or call 603-924-8324. Our FAX number is: 924-4312.