The video recap of Technically Challenged is now available at http://youtu.be/CsjI2w61QZI.

The winners of Technically Challenged integrated social media, a mobile application, and a virtual concierge service with the objective of increasing online sales for a fictitious Philadelphia specialty retailer. The winning team included Michael Carvin from New Jersey, Jessica Samph from Pennsylvania, John Cerami from Washington, D.C., and Constantin Bigu from Eastern Europe.

“All six teams developed surprising and unique solutions this evening. They really showed what can happen when a diverse group of analytical thinkers attacks a business problem together,” remarked Chris Wallace, one of the event organizers from Trellist. “This is definitely in keeping with the spirit of Philly Tech Week.”

Technically Challenged was hosted at the offices of First Round Capital on 4040 Locust Street. It included six teams and more than 70 total attendees. The winning team received a basket of technology gadgets valued at more than $800 that included a Kindle Fire HD, Jawbone JAMBOX speakers, Bose headphones and Apple gift card.

Judges for the competition included a number of leaders from the Philadelphia-area marketing and technology community: Sarah Caputo, Director of Marketing Communications, Comcast Cable; Kjell Hegstad, Managing Director for Mobile and Emerging Technologies, Capital One; Steve Kirton, President, Circa Healthcare; and Corinne Warnshuis, Event Coordinator, Technical.ly.

About Trellist Marketing and Technology

Founded in 1995, Trellist Marketing and Technology is a mid-size professional services firm with practice areas in Business Strategy, Marketing & Branding, IT & Application Development and Education & eLearning. Trellist offers high-level strategic consulting and tactical design and development as a full-service agency or a resource management organization. Headquartered in Wilmington, DE, Trellist works with global, national and regional clients.

Company Address:
Trellist Marketing and Technology
117 North Market Street, Suite 300
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-778-1300

The conference aims to update businesses about labor law, workers compensation, anti-discrimination, the Affordable Care Act, and other issues affecting the business bottom line. This includes a look at “Delaware’s economy: where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going,” information about an improved process for accessing quality workers through Delaware-Job-Link, and current information on the Affordable Care Act, workers compensation, anti-discrimination and labor law.

What: Delaware Department of Labor 10th Employer Conference
Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront
When: May 16, 2013
Cost: Registration for the conference is $125

DOL decided to hold the conference because of several new initiatives. Among these is the newly designed resume builder at Delaware JobLink (www.joblink.delaware.gov), the state’s web-based job search and information portal. This will make it easier and faster for employers and skilled workers to find each other.

Registration for the conference is $125 and the form is available online (PDF). Exhibitor opportunities, at $250 are also available (PDF).

This second W.I.N. of the quarterly series will feature a presentation from our series sponsor Judy Bell, Senior PNC Business Banking Vice President entitled, “Numbers You Need to Know to Help Your Business Grow”.

Please join us for GREAT networking Chamber Style at this popular “Women Only” event.

What: A women only networking event with Hors d’oeuvres and one glass of wine are complimentary. There will be Themed prizes and Vendors to share their products and services.
Where: Wilmington Sheraton (with FREE on-site parking)
When: Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Cost: Member: $20 online/ $25 at the door | Non-Member: $30 non-members/$35 at the door

For more information visit our website event calendar at www.ncccc.com or e-mail Pamela Mayse today at maysep@ncccc.com or Heather Fisher at fisherh@ncccc.com.

Remember to register early online to save 5.00 and call us about our ten 50.00 Vendor Opportunities!

WHAT: Deconstructing Viral: How to Build a Killer Viral Marketing Campaign

WHEN: 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., with the keynote address beginning promptly at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Dover, 1570 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) Dover, DE 19901

COST: $20. Register by Thursday, May 16, at www.visitdelaware.com/rsvp

FOR MORE INFO: E-mail Visit.Delaware@state.de.us or call (302) 672-6842.

The Delaware Tourism Office, 99 Kings Highway in Dover, Del., a division of the Delaware Economic Development Office, promotes tourism and economic growth in Delaware. For more information, visit the official Delaware Tourism website at www.visitdelaware.com or call toll-free (866) 284-7483.

“Intellectual property is one of the most controversial and complex arenas of contemporary litigation and legislation,” says Dr. Roger Horowitz, Director, Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society at Hagley. “By turning ideas and creative products into property that can be bought and sold — and serve as a source for profits — intellectual property has become ever more important in our information economy.”

Catherine Fisk: “Authors Anonymous”

Dr. Fisk will contrast the norms of attribution in twentieth-century advertising with that of motion picture and television writing. Writers in Hollywood, through their union, the Writers Guild of America, created the screen credit system that regulated compensation and gave writers public recognition for their activities. In advertising, by contrast, there was no union and as a result no formal system of attribution.

Paul Duguid: “Brands in Chains”

Dr. Duguid will challenge the general assumption that wars between companies’ brands (such as Pepsi vs. Coke, or Apple vs. Samsung) only take place between these competing firms. Drawing on historical evidence, his presentation argues these conflicts also play out along the supply chains used to create particular branded products.

Commentary following the talks will be given by Philip Scranton, Rutgers University, and

David Suisman, University of Delaware.

About the Library

Hagley Library is the nation’s leading business history library, archives, and research center. Current holdings comprise 37,000 linear feet in the Manuscripts and Archives Department, 290,000 printed volumes in the Imprints Department, 2 million visual items in the Pictorial Department, and more than 300,000 digital images and pages in the Digital Archives Department. Hagley’s Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society organizes conferences, research seminars, and a public lecture series; it also operates a research grants-in-aid program.

Hagley Museum and Library

At Hagley, we invite people of all ages to investigate and experience the unfolding history of American business, technology, and innovation, and its impact on the world, from our home at the historic DuPont powder yards on the banks of the Brandywine.

For more information, call 302-685-2400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org.

Join them on May 15th at Iron Hill Brewery on the Riverfront to catch up with your contacts and make new ones.

The festivities will begin at 5:30 PM, so don’t miss out on this great spring kick-off event.

When: May 15, 2013
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Where: Iron Hill Brewery
620 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Refreshments will be served.

Event registration is $25 for TechForum DE Members and Sponsors, and $40 for Future Members. Register on-line today! Walk-ins are welcome, but will be charged an additional $5 fee at the door

TechForum DE is the area’s premier organization for technology, business and entrepreneurial leaders. We are dedicated to promoting technology business growth by helping businesses and individuals acquire the knowledge, relationships and resources needed to compete and succeed in today’s global economy.

Registration Information:

Cost: $60
Registration Deadline: May 14th, 2013

Dinner features food stations with a wide variety of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts

Attire: Business or Business Casual

Register to attend online!

WHO: John Fleming, Acting District Director U.S. SBA, Delaware District Office

WHAT: Event introducing Hopkins & Sons, Inc. as SBA’s 2013 “Delaware Family-
Owned Business of the Year,” followed Hopkins & Sons’ headquarters tour

WHEN: May 13, 2013 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hopkins & Sons, Inc., 1 Bellecor Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

Hopkins & Sons is a full-service relocation company, providing moving, packing, crating and storage services for residential and commercial customers moving locally, across-country, or internationally. Hopkins & Sons, Inc., has served customers in Delaware and beyond since 1946 when the company started in Elsmere, Delaware with a single truck. Hopkins & Sons has since then grown into a multi-million dollar business with employees and equipment all across the country.

The SBA’s Delaware Family-Owned Business of the Year award winner is selected annually as part of the SBA’s National Small Business Week awards competition. Hopkins & Sons, Inc. was by Mark A. Pitrizzi, Vice President, Hopkins & Sons, Inc.

Hopkins & Sons, Inc. will be honored along with other Delaware District Small Business Week winners at a local awards event on May 21 leading up to the National celebration week to be observed June 17-21. National Small Business Week recognizes the small business community’s contribution to the economy culminating with the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year.