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Organizations
Biotechnology Association of the Spokane Region
(BASR)
Joneshilltop@aol.com
BASR promotes outcome-based research; specialized and lay
education; effective representation before federal, state and local
government; and the transformation of this knowledge into firms
providing professional and well-paying jobs.
Entrepreneur’s Forum of the Great Northwest
(EFGN)
EFGN works to help people with ideas, skills, money, and expertise share their resources to build new and fast-growing businesses.
EFGN offers free forums open to anyone with an interest in
business startups and growth companies, and workshops that focus on
hands-on education that entrepreneurs can put to immediate use.
Entrepreneur's Forum of the Great
Northwest (EFGN) - North Idaho Chapter
EFGN - N. Idaho (merged with Technet)
promotes local businesses and encourages growth of new
and existing companies in North Idaho. To achieve this goal they hold monthly
meetings and workshops that educate entrepreneurs and the public on how to
accomplish all of the steps necessary to be successful in business. Their
workshops cover business plans, capital funding, networking, sales and
marketing, manufacturing, inspirational speakers, and more. If you are
interested in learning more about this organization, please contact Kim
Stearns, Stearns Communications, phone:     (208) 664-3973 .
INTEC—Inland NW Technology Education Center
INTEC’s goal is bridge the technology gap between workforce skills and industry needs. By forming industry/education partnerships,
INTEC will deliver competency-based training and education to
provide the skilled workforce area businesses need. It’s focus is in
three areas—technology, biotechnology, and telecommunication.
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Programs
ISO Registration
ISO 9000 is a management system designed to help businesses produce
consistent, high-quality products and services. More and more companies
will only do business with firms that are ISO-registered. And,
registration has become mandatory for many government contracts.
Helpful web sites include:
www.isoeasy.org; www.iso.ch;
www.praxiom.com; and www.quality.co.uk
SBIR—Small Business Innovative Research
SBIR programs fund early-stage R&D projects at small technology
companies — projects that have the potential for commercialization in
the private sector and/or military markets.
In Washington State access: www.wafast.org
For answers to general questions about SBIR programs:
Phone: (800) 382-4634 (DoD) or (202) 205-6450 (SBA)
Email: sbirhelp@teltech.com
For answers to technical
questions about specific SBIR solicitations, submit
written question through the SBIR/STTR
Interactive Topic Information System (SITIS). All questions and answers
are posted electronically for general viewing until the solicitation closes.
E-Mail: sbir@dtica.dtic.mil
Washington State University - Innovation Assessment Center
(IAC)
Washington State University
P. O. Box 4851,
Pullman, WA 99164-4851
Phone: (509) 335-8045
Provides objective evaluations designed to help inventors and small
business owners determine the potential commercial success of a new
product, process or service. Inventions can be evaluated from the idea
phase to fully developed, market-ready prototypes. Patents not required.
Small Business Development Center- Federal Technology Resources
180 Nickerson, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 464-5450
Norman Brown, Technology Transfer Specialist
Technology-based companies in Washington can significantly leverage
their R&D budgets by accessing the facilities, equipment,
inventions and technical expertise available at the federal labs.
Recent laws make it easy for businesses to acquire exclusive rights to
federal or shared technology. Call for more information on how to
utilize the federal technology resources.
Spokane Intercollegiate Research & Tech. Institute
(SIRTI)
665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. , Spokane, WA 99202-1665
(509) 358-2000
SIRTI provides support to develop new projects and spin-off
businesses which expand the regional job base and help build
sustainable economic vitality. Emphasis is given to energy, digital and
emerging technologies. Innovation grants in targeted technologies are
used, as well as testing and demonstration projects. For SBIR
Contracts and Grants Manager, phone (509) 358-2055, or E-mail:
jeann@sirti.org.
Technet
A coalition of individuals representing business, community
development, and educational institutions, sharing their knowledge of
applied technology to enhance the Spokane area’s economic development.
Technet serves as a catalyst to exchange knowledge and
facilitates networking among decision-makers within the technology
community. Meets quarterly in Spokane. Holds periodic investment forums
to match entrepreneurs with investors.
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Technology Alliance
Statewide consortium of technology-based businesses, Washington’s
leading research institutions, and high tech trade associations.
Focuses are education, promoting Washington as a technology leader and
fostering innovation. Terabyte
Triangle
High-speed cabling is already in place in this area of Spokane! Their
web site also features a great glossary of technical terms.
TINCAN - The
Inland NW Community Access Network
1011 W. First Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 744-0972, E-Mail:
kmichaelson@sisna.com
Provides education and support for social, economic and community development
through the use of computer technology. Projects include an
Inland NW Virtual
Incubator, e-commerce curriculum development for secondary schools, a Young
Entrepreneurs Center for school and youth groups, a mobile computer lab,
community technology centers in Spokane, and a free course on e-business for
entrepreneurs.
Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS)
665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 201B, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 358-7897, fax: (509) 358-7896
Not-for-profit organization with a singular goal: Foster economic
growth in Washington by helping manufacturers become more
competitive in national and global markets. Through trained and
experienced manufacturing representatives,
WMS works closely with local manufacturers to assess their specific needs and then develop an appropriate action plan.
WA Technology Center
(206) 685-4809 at the University of Washington
(206) 685-1920 in Seattle, Washington
Commercial
Research workshops & seminars focusing on technology development
and commercialization of economic benefit. Creates industry-university
partnerships, provides outreach to industry.
U.S. Dept. of Energy Office of
Industrial Technologies
Inventions and Innovation Program through
Pacific NW National Lab (PNNL)
P. O. Box 999, 3230 Q Street MS-K8-17, Richland, WA 99352
(509) 372-4299, fax: (509) 372-4369 E-mail: nancy.moore@pnl.gov
Contact point for inventors who are interested in participating in the
U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Inventions and Innovation Program.
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