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February 27, 2013

Client & Graduate News
HTC Client MesoCoat, Inc. Achieves AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 Certifications
MesoCoat's Quality Management System has been certified to AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 standards by QMS Global after an intensive audit. The certifications apply to MesoCoat's metallurgical laboratory and coating services operations supporting its component manufacturing and repair division. The HTC Client develops and provides wear and corrosion solutions using innovative surface engineering technologies.
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HTC Graduate Merrick, Co-founder & Executive VP, Samina Farid, Named Among Houston's Most Influential Women
HTC Graduate, Merrick, a leading provider of production management and accounting solutions to the upstream oil and gas industry was proud to announce that its co-founder and Executive Vice President, Samina Farid, was chosen by Houston Woman Magazine as one of the "50 Most Influential Women in Houston" for 2012. This year’s list was selected from hundreds of nominations based on personal and professional accomplishments as well as community involvement and charitable work.
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HTC Insider
HTC Welcomes New Staff Members Evelyn Boatman and
Cheri Rocha!!
  • Evelyn will serve as the Administrative Services Manager at the JSC Campus
  • Cheri will serve as the Administrative Services Manager and Executive Assistant to Walter Ulrich
Please take the time to welcome them into the HTC community!!
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HTC Bids Farewell to Emily Cisek and Sue Moore
  • HTC congratulates Emily Cisek on her new Marketing Analyst Position at Bounce Energy and bid her farewell as she moves on.
  • HTC wishes Sue Moore the best on her new adventures in sunny California!

HATCH Startup Pitch Competition Finalists Announced
Twelve finalists have been selected to present at HATCH, the pitch competition for startups with revolutionary ideas, presented by The Houston Technology Center. These companies will present their business plans on March 10 in front of a panel of corporate, angel, and venture investor judges at the SXSW Startup Village. The judges will determine in which companies they would invest their virtual $1M.

The HATCH 2013 Finalists are:
Future Ad Labs, GeriJoy Inc., Ginkgotree, Inc., Lynx Laboratories,
MobileX Labs, Molecule, Pervasive Group Inc., Reactor Labs, Reality Mogul, SnapHealth, Socedo and Taskbox

For more information about these companies, visit www.hatchpitch.com/startups. The competition will be held on March 10, 2013  at 9:30am at the Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon D - come see the best of the best!

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Upcoming Events
Are You An Oil and Gas Technology Company That Needs CAPITAL?

CALL FOR PRESENTERS - DEADLINE TOMORROW
HTC, Oiltech Investment Network and Texas Alliance of Energy Producers have partnered to present an Energy Technology Investor Forum. We are looking for oil & gas technology companies to present and showcase to an audience of investors.  The deadline for submissions is TOMORROW, Thursday, February 28. The event will take place on March 21st and is not open to the public.

To be considered to present, please contact Meghan Smith at msmith@HoustonTech.org, or call 713-658-1750.

Tech Champs® - JSC Campus Friday, March 8
Featuring:

Captain Michael J. Mc Cright,
Lecturer,
Department of Marine Transportation,
Texas A&M University of Galveston

Captain Mc Cright will discuss the maritime industry and new technologies that are being employed to support transportation, Port of Houston, upstream oil & gas and more.
Come learn what the Texas Maritime Academy is doing to develop the future leaders in the maritime industry.

These open meetings allow professionals to be involved with and influence the evolution of emerging technology.
CONNECTION ♦ SUPPORT ♦ COMMUNICATION ♦ RECOGNITION
Friday, March 8
Light Breakfast and Networking 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Presentations 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

NASA/JSC Gilruth Center
2101 E NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058 
Registration: $25
At the door: $30
Register Now
Tech Champs Memberships now available online

HTC Seminar: "Powering Customer Experiences" Presented By Oracle
Fulfill Your Brand Promise by Delivering Excellent Customer Experiences
Join us to learn more about customer experience solutions for customer service leaders. A panel will address how to successfully tackle customer experience at your organization. Share your strategies and challenges in meeting customer expectations with like-minded professionals. You’ll learn how to spice up your customer experience and:
  • Deliver a superior customer experience
  • Empower your employees
  • Transform your service organization
Wednesday, March 20
Light Breakfast & Networking 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

HTC Conference Center
410 Pierce Street
Houston, Texas 77002

Registration: $25
Register Now
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Vijay Goradia will be the Honoree of this year's "A Celebration of Entrepreneurs"
Full Release
Thursday, May 16
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
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