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 Agricultural Biotechnology Under the Microscope at CED's April Roundtable

 Hot off the Wire: 'Philanthropy Journal' Name Is Back; SciQuest Signs on GSK; More ...

Nonprofitxpress changes name; GSK to use SciQuest software; Atlanta-based Coax shows networking product; BellSouth has DSL state wide; Elogex lands big customer; More VC for Georgia firm; other stories.

 CED's Executive Series Looks at 'Maneuvering the Media'

Bill Pendergast and George Thompson of Fleishman Hillard, will explore how entrepreneurs should talk to the press on April 5.

 PricewaterhouseCoopers Adds $100,000 to CED Campaign

Entrepreneurial group now has raised $2 million for its 'Innovation to Impact' campaign.

 Tracking the Top Venture Capital Deals of 2002

Here's a look at each of the deals made in Georgia and the Carolinas as compiled by LTW. Information includes company name, focus, investors, amount invested, and what round.

 Hot off the Wire: GA Firm Gets VC Deal; BellSouth Offers News; CED Media Advice; Nitronix

Atlanta research firm gets $1.5 million; BellSouth rolls out audio information service; CED offers media forum; Atlanta firm warns of cyber threat; RF Micro gets big order; BuildLinks tops 30 customers; PwC boosts CED fund drive; more ...

 Sprinboard to Success? CED To Co-Sponsor Women's VC Event on April 16

Venture Capital 'Tuneup' is designed help potential venture presenters sharpen their skills. Southeast Springboard conference is Sept. 27.

 'Developing PR Campaign' is Focus of CED Marketing Seminar

Guest speaker will be Amy Barefoot, public relations director at Jennings PR.

 'Breaking Glass': The TiEs That Bind -- Entrepreneurs Bound by More than Race

The IndUS Entrepreneurs Network includes many people of different backgrounds. 'We are a melting pot,' says TiE official. 'We like to keep it that way.'

 New MCNC Unit Invents Online System To Make Air Pollution, Emissions Tracking Easier

Environmental Modeling Center simplifies emissions modeling process for industry professionals, adds online capabilities and can save clients time, money, says system's inventor. 'It's the first time air modeling data can be compiled via the web.'

 e-NC Earmarks $13.5 M for Incentives To Deploy Broadband in Rural Areas

Group wants to find out what projects are planned or being implemented. Companies can apply for grants to help underwrite high-speed networking. But information must be submitted by April 15.

 Peach of a Deal: Georgia Outdistances North Carolina in Venture Investing

State's push and corporate support have made Atlanta a hub for VC and start-ups, while North Carolina was 'resting too much on past laurels,' one observer says. 'They put a target on our backs,' adds another. But some say comparing states is 'bunk'.

 How Do You Raise Capital? Steve Nelson Provides a 'Recipe' for Getting Funded

Big market, technology advantage, and 'people who have a commitment to change the world' get Wakefield Group's attention. Energy, passion and drive help close a deal.

 'Breaking Glass:' Donovan Moxey Sets Out To Share Lessons He Learned With Others

Secret of success? 'You have to have that fire in your belly. Entrepreneurs need to be the light that shines when nothing else is around.' That's part of the message he preaches through new CED outreach program.

 Leading Proponent of Stem Cell Research Headlines Program List for Biotech Forum

Dr. Thomas Okarma, president and CEO of Geron Corporation, is keynote speaker for Biotech 2002. 'There's not a better person to be at the podium,' says event co-chair.