Hidden-Tech members of all professions seeking projects, or even a full-tome job, should come out on Monday, Nov. 8 to learn more about work opportunities available at STCC.

STCC is one of the most advanced institutions in the region when it comes to technology training and promoting entrepreneurship. For example, The Scibelli Enterprise Center houses incubators for companies of all types and sizes -- from student-run operations to startups and full-fledged businesses. Those who attend will meet administrators and representatives from three key STCC programs or centers:

Possible Business/Work Opportunities:

* Center for Business and Technology

Mission Statement: To expand our role as a leading provider of training programs and consulting services that meet the changing technology and workplace demands of individuals, business and industry.

The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) is always in the process of creating market-driven non-credit courses and identifying quality instructors/experts to teach in these non-credit course areas through a combination of in-class instruction, web-based instruction and contract/ customized training.

* Entrepreneurial Institute

Mission Statement: The Springfield Technical Community College Entrepreneurial Institute serves as an integral part of the College by reaching into the community to increase the stream of new entrepreneurs who can grow and develop new companies.

The Institute provides "one stop" entrepreneurship education for entrepreneurs who seek start-up or growth knowledge and information.

The Entrepreneurial Institute seeks to identify area entrepreneurs who are interested in serving as mentors, coaches and cheerleaders for high school and college student created businesses which operate in the Small Business Incubator.

* Springfield Business Incubator
(see http://sec.stcc.edu for company/business incubator names)

Mission Statement: The Springfield Business Incubator provides comprehensive support services, resources and a stable environment to early stage businesses, enhancing their growth and increasing economic development in the Pioneer Valley.

The technical assistance and consulting opportunities increase as the tenant businesses participating in the incubation process evolve and grow. The intellectual capital within the Hidden-Tech membership may prove to be a leading source for this knowledge, assistance and consultation.

Thomas A. Goodrow, Vice President, Economic and Business Development at STCC offers this welcome to HT members:

"Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the Hidden-Tech mmbership to support the growth of economic development in the region. By creating a deep understanding of the talents and expertise of the Hidden-Tech members and combining the educational products and services of STCC, a concentrated and comprehensive effort will evolve in supporting entrepreneurship education and new venture creation and expansion, as well as the training of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce in our local and collective communities."

"STCC views Hidden-Tech as an integral component to the work of our region because of its diverse membership which is committed to being an agent of change in the local, regional, national and global economy. The opportunity to share one another's intellectual capital and resources will bring Hidden TEC and STCC to unchartered waters where opportunity for achievement will be enhanced and accelerated."

AGENDA

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Peter Pan Room, second level

o Networking with STCC Program Resentatives/Hidden-Tech Members
o Displays in the Peter Pan Room
o Tours of the Enterprise Center
o Sandwiches/Beverages

6:00-7:15 p.m.
Teleclassroom, third level

o Introduction to STCC by Thomas A. Goodrow, Vice President, Economic and Business Development (also giving President Rubenzahl's welcome)
o Brief introductions/PowerPoint presentations by Representatives of STCC Programs
o Questions/Answers with STCC Representatives

7:15-8:00 p.m.
Peter Pan Room, second level

DIRECTIONS to STCC Technology Park/ Scibelli Enterprise Center

One Federal Street, Springfield, MA 01105
413.747.2525 (security)
techpark.stcc.edu

From the Massachusetts Turnpike:

Take Exit 6, Springfield.
Turn left at the end of ramp at traffic light on to Route 291 (West). Take the Armory Street Exit. Go around the rotary three quarters of the way and take Armory Street going south. Stay on Armory Street and at your third traffic light, turn right on to Taylor Street. Take your first left on to Federal Street. Go through one traffic light and you will approach the STCC Technology Park on your left within 2 blocks. The main entrance to the STCC Technology Park is on your left. Proceed through entrance to Security building. (The College is across the street from the Tech Park.)

From Route 91 going south:

Follow Hartford signs to Exit 7, Springfield Center and exit right. Go straight at lights. At next light, turn left under the highway on to State Street. Continue up State Street to Federal Street (at top of hill...Burger King on right). At the traffic light at the top of hill, turn left on to Federal Street. Take your first right into the main entrance of the STCC Technology Park and stop at Security building.

From Route 91 going north:

Take Exit 4, Broad Street.
Follow East Columbus Avenue to the third traffic light and turn right on to State Street. Continue up State Street to Federal Street (at top of hill...Burger King on right). At the traffic light at the top of hill, turn left on to Federal Street. Take your first right into the main entrance of the STCC Technology Park and stop at Security building.