SSTI Digest

Travel and training dollars are limited for most tech-based economic development programs. For many states, these are the first budget items frozen in a cutback. As a result, you need to get the most bang for each dollar spent on professional development for each staff member.

Fortunately, SSTI thinks this way too when planning its annual conference, Building Tech-based Economies: Preparing for Tomorrow's Challenges. In addition to 30 top-of-the-line breakout sessions during the main conference -- a full slate for your full staff -- we are offering three intensive pre-conference workshops and a behind-the-scenes tour to use your limited training dollars to their fullest potential.

ASME is seeking a Project Manager responsible for the research, planning, launch and growth of strategic initiatives in the areas of industry relations/corporate services and young engineers. The individual will play a key role in the project management of strategic initiatives to help meet the priority objectives of the ASME Board of Governors. Responsibilities will include business development and business planning; project management, including developing systems and processes necessary for the tracking and execution of strategic initiatives; management of project teams; and initiating, managing and maintaining relevant customer and outsourcing relationships. Qualifications include a Master's degree or equivalent (MBA preferred), and a minimum of five years relevant experience, association experience preferred. Please email, or fax resume which must include salary requirements to: email: meolal@asme.org Fax: 973.575.5484.

Former New Mexico Gov. Garrey Carruthers (1987-1990) has been named vice provost for economic development at New Mexico State University.

The Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center announced Arthur Cooper will serve as its first executive director.

South Carolina Research Authority president Larry Druffel has announced he will retire next year.

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named Howard Fricke to serve as secretary of the state's Commerce Department.

Don Hutchinson is the new director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development for the city of New Orleans.

Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell named Marie O'Brien to oversee the Connecticut Development Authority.

Former New Mexico Gov. Garrey Carruthers (1987-1990) has been named vice provost for economic development at New Mexico State University.

The Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center announced Arthur Cooper will serve as its first executive director.

South Carolina Research Authority president Larry Druffel has announced he will retire next year.

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named Howard Fricke to serve as secretary of the state's Commerce Department.

Don Hutchinson is the new director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development for the city of New Orleans.

Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell named Marie O'Brien to oversee the Connecticut Development Authority.

DC Tech, the Washington DC Technology Council, announced Penny Pickett will be the new president.

IEDC's legislative director, Toby Rittner, has been named executive director of the Council of Development Finance Agencies.

Jay Tieber is the new president of the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds.