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Posted by: Darren Bonawitz, principal of 1102 GRAND
Register Now for Summer IT Networking Happy Hour
Thursday, July 28, 2011
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(Raffles occur at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.)
Boulevard Brewery, Muehlebach Suite
2501 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
The IT Networking Happy Hours provide the unique opportunity to connect with technology industry professionals, exchange innovative ideas and establish beneficial relationships and strategic partnerships to grow your business. The events also promote KC’s assets for the technology sectors and innovators within the industry.

Join us and 300 professionals from the KC region’s technology community at some of the greatest venues Kansas City has to offer for networking. Enjoy Boulevard beer and raffles for some of the hottest tech gadgets available.
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Kansas City Data Center, 1102 GRAND, Announces KCnext Event for April
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Posted By: Darren Bonawitz, principal of 1102 GRAND

| Please join KCnext for the 2011 Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program event on April 19, 2011 from 5:30-7p.m. |
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| “Rebellion As Creative Genius” |
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| Hear how Ivan Brown built a company that has grown to $15 million in sales and 125 products from a base of $240,000 and 2 products.
Learn more about:
- Entrepreneurial Character
- Product Innovation and Organizational Culture
- Principles of Innovation
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| About Our Speaker:

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| Ivan E. Brown, Ph.D. is is President and CEO of Brown Medical Industries, a manufacturer of 125 orthopedic and wound care medical devices with worldwide distribution, headquartered in Spirit Lake, Iowa with a sales, marketing, and business development office in Kansas City and a sales office in San Diego. Shortly after joining the company in 1992, Ivan initiated a product innovation process, resulting in sales growth from $240,000 annually to nearly $15 million in 2011, and growth from just two products to the current 125 products.
Ivan has launched nine businesses, including his first while in high school. Four of the companies are in the healthcare industry. He has received 5 patents from the USPTO on his medical device inventions and has three patent applications pending. In 2003 Ivan was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and he has earned numerous awards for exporting sales, including recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies.
Prior to joining Brown Medical, Dr. Brown taught management and entrepreneurship at Wichita State University and Friends University. He is currently a member of the Kansas City Plaza Rotary Club, and an officer in the Kansas City Chapter of the Boston College Alumni Association.
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KCnext joins UMKC and Polsinelli Shughart for 2011 Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Posted By, Darren Bonawitz, principal of 1102 GRAND
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 15 as we jointly kick off the 2011 Technology Entrepreneur Speaker Program. Nicholas Franano, M.D., founder, president and CEO, Novita Therapeutics LLC, will share his story of success and discuss the opportunities for our next generation of entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more about Dr. Franano and the Technology ESP.
Technology Entrepreneur Speaker Program (ESP)
Tuesday, March 15
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Polsinelli Shughart PC
700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
Kansas City, Mo.
$25 Advance Registration
$30 On-Site Registration
Register now
About the Technology ESP
Currently in its sixth year, this series highlights regional innovators who are prominent leaders and visionaries in our technology industry. These educational programs serve as a guide for entrepreneurs and discuss the future of our region’s growing technology industry. The programs could not be provided without the generous support of our sponsors: Polsinelli Shughart PC, Citizens Bank & Trust, Arsalon Technologies, Sprint and University of Missouri – Kansas City.
Mark Your Calendar
Our next Tech ESP event will be Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Our guest speaker will be Ivan Brown of Matrix Medical Solutions, LLC. |
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