'Outside the Valley' tech forum

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) - A tech oriented education/networking event is scheduled to take place Nov. 15, 2012 in Clark County.

The City of Springfield Community Development Department and The Looney Executive have planned an educational forum entitled “Outside the Valley”  

The event is designed specifically for those in the community that are tech savvy to get together with professionals in the field for an evening of casual education.

The forum will offer:

• Local tech entrepreneurs participation
• Connect with potential startup partners
• Learn which organizations can help one launch their tech business
• Participate in discussions about creating a Silicon Valley model

Panelists are:

• Andrea Klein, originally from Silicon Valley and currently an Oracle VP
• Robert Premus, entrepreneur, angel investor and recently retired Wright State University professor
• Tony Manuel, tech entrepreneur and a member of Ohio Tech Angels
• Pat Newcomb, Director of the Dayton Small Business Development Center at the Entrepreneurs Center

One of the goals of the Minority Business office is to increase women and minority tech entrepreneurship, however all are invited.

The event is from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Springfield City Hall, located at 76 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45502. The event is free to the public. Refreshments will be available. Register on-line at http://www.outsidethevalley1.eventbrite.com . Call Cheryl Dover, Minority Business Development Coordinator at (937) 324-7379 for additional information.