Metamagnetics Winner of SBANE “Profitable Connections Award” and MassVentures “START” Program 11/27/2012
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Client News.Tags: massventures, metamagnetics, profitable connections award, SBANE, SBIR, START program
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On October 18th, the Smaller Business Association of New England held its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. As part of the meeting each year, SBANE selects recipients for its “Profitable Connections Award”, an award given to member companies that successfully collaborated with SBANE in identifying a successful financial or matchmaking solution to a current challenge or opportunity. This year, eleven companies were presented with the award including MBBP client Metamagnetics, Inc., a research and development company focused on developing innovative microwave materials and device solutions in the areas of radar, communication, sensing and other high frequency electromagnetic technologies.
Earlier this year, Metamagnetics was announced as a winner for MassVentures 2012 “START” Program, a $6 million initiative to help growing companies commercialize technologies developed under Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts. As one of ten winners, Metamagnetics was awarded $100,000 and, based on future progress, could possibly receive up to a $500,000 investment after two years. Jerry Bird, President of MassVentures had this to say of the awards:
This year’s winners are a strong indicator of the depth and breadth of innovative technologies coming out of the Commonwealth to support the economy and job growth.
Congratulations Metamagnetics! For more information on the Profitable Connections Award, please see SBANE’s full press release. To learn more about the “START” program, please visit MassVentures.
Xtalic Named One of SBANE’s 2012 New England Innovation Award Winners 05/15/2012
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Mass. High Tech reports on the ten winners of SBANE’s annual New England Innovation Awards held on May 10. Among the winners: MBBP client Xtalic Corporation.
Xtalic creates performance breakthroughs using its proprietary Dynamic Nanostructure Control™ to custom tailor unique metal alloys to deliver new levels of performance, reduce use of high cost raw materials and replace toxic or unsafe materials.
Congratulations Xtalic!
Click here to learn more about the Awards and its winners.
NSBA Awards SBANE President Small Business Award 02/07/2012
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Client News, MBBP news.Tags: nsba, SBANE, small business innovation research
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On February 2nd the National Small Business Association awarded Bob Baker, friend of the firm and President of the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE), the Small Business Technology Council‘s Champion of Small Business Innovation Award. The award recognizes Bob for his contributions to the reauthorization effort of the long-term Small Business Innovation Research bill, which was signed into law by President Obama late last year.
Congratulations Bob!
Bob Shea to Speak at SBANE Human Capital Series Event 12/20/2011
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Attorney News, Employment, Events.Tags: employment law, human resources, SBANE
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On January 10th the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) is presenting a 2012 Legal Update as part of their Human Capital Series. The event includes discussion led by two employment attorneys, one of whom is MBBP Attorney and SBANE Board member, Bob Shea. Bob will provide information on developments in employment law, including new legislation and court decisions that will affect companies and their HR practices.
To learn more about the event or to register, please visit SBANE.
Bob Shea Testifies at Massachusetts State House 11/07/2011
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Attorney News, Employment, MBBP news.Tags: employment law, independent contractor law, SBANE
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On November 3rd MBBP Employment Attorney Bob Shea testified before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development in support of legislation to amend the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law. Bob, who testified on behalf of the Smaller Business Association of New England, has advised numerous clients and written articles concerning problems the current law has caused for many businesses in Massachusetts.
Please feel free to contact Bob Shea for any questions regarding the Independent Contractor Law.
SBANE to Host Political Roundtable with Mass State Senator Karen Spilka 02/22/2011
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Events.Tags: karen spilka, SBANE, state senator
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On March 15, the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) will host a Political Roundtable featuring Massachusetts State Senator, Karen Spilka. Senator Spilka represents MetroWest, one of the most important economic regions in Massachusetts and was appointed Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. Senator Spilka and her staff worked very closely with SBANE on the complete restructuring of the Commonwealth’s delivery system of economic development financial services to small businesses. Karen was the point person in the Senate that lead the initiative to create the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation. Under her leadership, the legislature approved a transfer of $15 million and a $20 million bond issue to recapitalize this entity.
The event will take place Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM at the offices of Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton PC in Waltham. For more information, please visit SBANE.
Click here to register for the event or call 781-890-9070.
SBANE to Host Small Business Matching Grant Program Session 12/21/2010
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Events, MBBP news.Tags: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, SBANE, small business grants
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On January 11th, the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) will host a complimentary informational session by Bradley Rosenblum on the Small Business Matching Grant Program now available Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. Mr. Rosenblum will discuss the $3 million competitive solicitation for applicants of the program, which is targeted at commercialization-ready life sciences companies that have received Phase II or Post Phase II grants from federal agencies.
The event will take place Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 8:00 AM- 9:30 AM at the offices of Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton PC in Waltham. For more information, please visit SBANE.
Click here to register for the event or call 781-890-9070.
Robert Shea to Speak at SBANE Seminar 01/13/2010
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Events.Tags: employment law, SBANE, small business
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In February, the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) HR Committee is presenting ”2010 Legal Update” seminar to bring employers up to speed on recent developments in employment law. This seminar will cover topics such as complying with wage-hour and independent contractor rules, utilizing non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, and modifications to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Three speakers, including MBBP Employment Attorney Robert Shea, will lead the discussion through an interactive format.
The seminar is to be held Thursday, February 11 and runs from 7:30-10:00. To register for the event, please visit SBANE.
For questions regarding Employment Law, please contact Robert Shea.
SBANE’s Robert Baker Interviewed On Tools to Help Small Businesses 01/12/2010
Posted by Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Client News.Tags: boston, SBANE, small business
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On January 10, The Boston Globe interviewed Robert Baker, President of MBBP client the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE), in regards to small businesses. He discussed the mission of his company and how SBANE can help small companies not just survive but grow despite the troubled economy.
Please see The Boston Globe online for the full article.
Click here to see what SBANE can do for your small business.
