The latest innovate and technology events in Arkansas. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/resources/events/rss Innovate Arkansas - http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/ http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347121/business-plan-for-startups 2/14/2012: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents a seminar to help businesses large and small develop a business plan to help define concepts, evaluate competition, determine risks and estimate costs. Seminar includes a free 50-page Feasibility Workbook. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347121/business-plan-for-startups http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347052/27th-annual-north-little-rock-chamber-of-commerce-banquet 2/15/2012: Guest speaker Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas and current host of Fox News's "Huckabee," headlines the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce's 2012 banquet. Betsy Davies of Centennial Bank will be recognized as the 2011 Vanguard of the Year, alongside the 2011 Business of the Year, the THEA Foundation. Attendees will also hear about the chamber's accomplishments in 2011, and plans for North Little Rock in 2012. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347052/27th-annual-north-little-rock-chamber-of-commerce-banquet http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347114/clinton-school-speaker-series-why-invest-in-arkansas 2/16/2012: At this presentation, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Arkansas Public Policy Panel will release the new report "Why Invest in Arkansas?" Dr. Jay Barth, political science professor at Hendrix College, presents the argument that national foundations should look to Arkansas as a viable state for future investment. Panel discussion to follow presentation. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347114/clinton-school-speaker-series-why-invest-in-arkansas http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347107/arkansas-business-of-the-year-awards 2/21/2012: Arkansas Business recognizes outstanding Arkansas companies, executives and nonprofit organizations for the prestigious Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. Reservations: Susan Cohen, (501) 372-1443 or scohen@abpg.com. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347107/arkansas-business-of-the-year-awards http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346713/ua-career-fairs-and-diversity-networking-reception 2/22/2012: The University Career Development Center invites all employers interested in hiring talented University of Arkansas students to attend the upcoming UA Career Fairs and Diversity Networking Reception. Engineering EXPOWednesday, February 22, 201210:00am - 4:00 pmBELL Engineering CenterAll Majors Career FairThursday, March 1, 201212:00pm - 4:00pmArkansas Union Verizon BallroomDiversity Networking ReceptionWednesday, February 29, 20125:00pm - 7:00pmMulticultural Center - Arkansas Union - 4th FloorRegister and/or find more information at: career.uark.eduFor more information, contact Lori Magar at (479) 575-2805. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346713/ua-career-fairs-and-diversity-networking-reception http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347115/clinton-school-speaker-series 2/22/2012: Professionals in the solar energy field speak about the current economic implications and the future of solar energy in a panel discussion presented by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Energy Office. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347115/clinton-school-speaker-series http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347123/5-small-business-strategies-for-social-media 2/23/2012: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Businesses shows business owners five low-cost ways social media can bolster current marketing efforts. Participants will learn which social media platforms are a good fit for their audience, where target customers are looking online and more. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347123/5-small-business-strategies-for-social-media http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346863/essential-skills-of-communication-lunch-and-learn 2/24/2012: The Essential Skills of Communication Seminar helps small business owners and employees ensure that communication is a two-way process. You will learn to construct clear, concisemessages, listen to improve communication, and manage nonverbal behaviors to reinforce the intent of the message. Furthermore, you will learn to create a climate of open communication that increases team members??? motivation and commitment. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346863/essential-skills-of-communication-lunch-and-learn http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346921/gone-in-60-seconds-elevator-pitch-contest 2/27/2012: Centuria Ventures Presents"Gone in 60 Seconds" pitch contestContestants: Open to Entrepreneurs or Aspiring EntrepreneursRules: Make the case for your value proposition. What problem do you solve? What is the solution? Who are you? What???s the market size? Why will you succeed? How much money can be made for an investor? Be quantitative and crisp.Prizes: $1,000 grand prize to the winning contestant. The top 3 contestants will receive prize money and the opportunity to present a 10 minute presentation to a group of investors in April 2012. Innovate Arkansas will provide training, coaching, and preparation for the presentation.Networking: Attendees will be angel investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346921/gone-in-60-seconds-elevator-pitch-contest http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347116/clinton-school-speaker-series-the-future-of-nuclear-energy-in-america 2/28/2012: Christine Todd Whitman, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President George W. Bush from January 2001 to June 2003, lectures on nuclear energy. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/347116/clinton-school-speaker-series-the-future-of-nuclear-energy-in-america http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346865/introduction-to-sbirsttr 3/13/2012: This interactive training workshop will introduce high-tech entrepreneurs and university researchers to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The SBIR/STTR program offers federal funding support for innovative research and development projects that meet specific agency needs. Participants will learn about the basic requirements for program participation, methods for assessing qualifying technologies and research projects, and how to get started with the SBIR/STTR program. Rebecca Norman, ASBTDC Innovation Consultant, will guide this training session and will be available for individualized consulting sessions following the training. http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/event/346865/introduction-to-sbirsttr