A Structured Network with the Regional Technology Corporation

Location: Holiday Inn Express, Hadley, Rtes. 116 and 9

When: Tuesday, Sept. 12

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Food: Light food provided/Bring snacks to share

Cost: $10 for the public/FREE to Hidden-Tech dues-paying members

Here's your chance to come out of summer hiding and mingle with fellow members of the Hidden-Tech
network and some of the larger companies in the region that make up the Regional Technology
Corporation (RTC) based in Springfield.

Ellen Bemben, the new RTC president, will be on hand to provide a brief explanation of the RTC
and how it represents regional companies. The RTC is the connection to government officials on a
regional and state level, along with key institutions. It represents some of the larger
tech and biotech companies in The Pioneer Valley, along with a key link to major academic and other institutions.

There will be a chance for Hidden-Tech companies to exhibit their products and services in an
informal, table-top fashion. Please sign up soon with Amy Zuckerman as space is limited to about 20 companies. (see list of Hidden-Tech companies exhibiting below.)

Ravi Kulkarni, Business & Executive Coach, has prepared a two-part program. He will open with a
fun quiz on the RTC to follow Ellen's talk. The winner will receive a gift certificate to a local
Indian restaurant to be announced. To prepare for the quiz, Ravi suggests you bone up on the RTC at www.rtccentral.org.

Following the quiz, Ravi will facilitate a structured networking session he is calling
"Hidden Talent Makes a Collaborative Giant" that will offer Hidden-Tech and RTC company owners a
chance to interact and explore both needs for new business/projects, as well as needs for
resources. The aim, he says, is to take individuals from Hidden-Tech and create "a
virtual collaborative giant that can collectively tackle some of the most complex problems."

Ravi will divide the group by market sectors. He then plans to call on RTC and other businesses to
provide challenges that require collaborative support. He will facilitate bringing together
collaborators to address these case-study needs. If you are interested in participating, here is what we want you to do:

______________________________________________________________________

Bring with you a 3 x 5 card with your name and
contact information on one side. On the other side complete the following:

· By hiring me/my services my client:

· Will solve "______________" (problem or challenge)

· Will receive "________________" (added value)

· The way to differentiate me from others offering similar service is:

________________________________________________________________________

Ravi will have a second gift certificate for
fabulous Indian cuisine. The winner will be drawn
at the close of the program so bring business cards. Hoping to see many of you!
AGENDA:

5 – 6 p.m. – Register and networking

6 – 7:30 p.m. – Formal program

7:30 – 8 p.m. - networking

Hidden-Tech Companies Exhibiting:

Radio Fern - DJ - New Media Business

Reva Reck - Reva Reck Consulting - Business Software Consulting

Kathy Reinig - KJ Reinig Associates - Quantitative Research Analysts

Peter Farber - Wide-Eye Marketing, LLC - New Media Marketing

Shel Horowitz - Frugal Marketing - PR/Marketing

Claudia Gere - Claudia Gere & Co. LLC - Publishing/Promotion

Brian Dworsky - Uplinc - Server monitoring

Amy Zuckerman - A - Z International Associates - Strategic Marketing

Jean Graef - The Montague Institute - Corporate IT Educational Services

Frieda Reichsman - Molecules in Motion - Animated Molecular Design

Dan Green - TruePresence - Internet Marketing and Web Design

Alex Fischer - Alex Fischer Photography - Photography Services

Dan Fried - Creative Constructs - Web-Based Application Development

Natasha Goncharova - TnR Global - Advanced Database and Search Engine-Driven Web sites

David Spound - Valley Mindfulness - Stress Reduction and Wellness Programs

Silvana Gravini - Silvana.Net - Web Design

Jeff Rutherford - PR Consulting - Media Relations

Izzy Gesell - IzzyG & Co. -Team Building, Sress
Management, Humor, Communication, Leadership
Development, Presentation Coaching Management

Jim Ussailis - National Wireless, Inc. - Consulting for the RF and Microwave Industry

Will Flanders - ValleyLists.com - On-line community bulletin board serving the entire Connecticut River Valley

Herb Singleton - Cross-Spectrum Labs - Acoustical consulting

Theresa Leary Consulting - TLC - Education Planning/College Advising Services