Texas Roundtable on Overcoming Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization Convened by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration, Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Illinois at Springfield

Technology Administration

For Immediate Release August 7, 2007	Contacts:	Marjorie.Weisskohl@technology.gov 202-482-0149

Texas Roundtable on Overcoming Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization
Convened by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration,
Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce, and the
University of Illinois at Springfield

Washington, DC (Aug. 7): Under Secretary for Technology Robert C. Cresanti, in conjunction with the Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Illinois-Springfield, will host a roundtable on “Overcoming Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization” on Thursday, August 9, at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Representative Joe Barton has confirmed his plans to attend and meet with the media as well.

The roundtable, following a similar one in Little Rock, AR, earlier in the week, is the third of a series of three meetings nationwide that will feature nanotechnology company executives, University of Texas engineering and research faculty, venture capitalists, State of Texas emerging technology fund managers, and other experts who will share their insights and experiences in overcoming barriers to nanotechnology commercialization.

Who:	U.S. Representative Joe Barton Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology Robert C. Cresanti Mr. Wes Jurey, President, Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce University of Illinois@Springfield, Business and Management Dean Ron McNeil
What:	Roundtable on “Overcoming Barriers to Nanotechnology Commercialization”
When:	Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:30 - Registration and Buffet Lunch 12:45 - 1:15 Media Opportunity/ Opening Remarks/Certificate Presentation 4:30 - Roundtable Adjourns
Where:	Arlington Chamber of Commerce 505 E. Border Street Moritz Board Room, First floor Arlington, TX
Local Contacts:	Arlington Chamber, Media Relations: Kristi Holman, 817-228-6460

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Date created: August 7, 2007