People & TBED Organizations
The Colorado Governor's Energy Office added to its staff three regional representatives: Bob Mailander, Joani Matranga and Mona Newton.
The Colorado Governor's Energy Office added to its staff three regional representatives: Bob Mailander, Joani Matranga and Mona Newton.
Gov. Rick Perry appointed Bill Morrow as the new chairman of the Texas Emerging Technology Advisory Committee. Morrow replaces David Spencer, who remains a member on the committee.
Thomas Rainey was named the new president and CEO of the Northern Arizona Center for Emerging Technologies.
The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association and the Rhode Island Manufacturing Summit have joined forces to serve as one voice for manufacturing in the state.
The Pittsburgh Technology Council appointed Audrey Russo as president and CEO.
The Idaho communities of Greenleaf, Homedale, Grand View, Marsing, Melba, Parma and Wilder have formed the Western Alliance for Economic Development.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center selected Rick Williams to lead its Business Acceleration and Technology Out-licensing Network, a new technology transfer program.
Voters in four states will consider several TBED-related measures at the polls next week, including a $3 billion cancer research proposal, state funding for stem cell research, and an R&D bond proposal to spark job creation in emerging technology sectors.
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The National Science Board recently named Mary Good to be the recipient of the 2004 Vannevar Bush Award for "her life-long contributions to science, engineering and technology, and for leadership throughout her multi-faceted career."
The National Science Board recently named Mary Good to be the recipient of the 2004 Vannevar Bush Award for "her life-long contributions to science, engineering and technology, and for leadership throughout her multi-faceted career."
Sean O'Kane, a hotel manager from Manchester, N.H., has been confirmed as the new commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development.
Robin Siss, Vermont's first commissioner for the Department of Information and Innovation, has announced her resignation. Siss began the position in August. Denise Fehr will serve as acting commissioner.
Katherine Willis, the founding president of Cyber-state.org, has announced her retirement. Jeff Moore will serve as interim president.
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Several staff changes occur within the U.S. Department of Commerce:
Several staff changes occur within the U.S. Department of Commerce:
Scott Davis will be the new director for the University of Arizona Office of Economic Development.
Dave Eater has announced his departure from the New Jersey Science and Technology Commission.
Jill Felix, chief executive officer of the University City Science Center in Philadelphia, has announced she is stepping down.
Marye Ann Fox, chancellor of North Carolina State University, is moving on to become chancellor of the University of California, San Diego.
Don Gentry, vice provost for engagement at Purdue University, has announced his retirement.
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed Jim Hagen to serve as secretary of the governor's Office of Economic Development.
Pam Inmann is the new executive director of the Western Governors Association.
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney appointed Ranch Kimball to serve as his new economic development secretary.