1. Small Chem BizDivision of Small Chemical Businesses American Chemical SocietyFebruary 2013 Volume 43, Issue 1 Property, Regulatory, and Capital Formation Issues. The afternoon session, organized by Wilson Hago and Kathe Andrews, is Algae, Biofuels, and CO2. Dont forget Monday evening Sci-Mix, where Jennifer Maclachlan will preside at SCHBs posters. Tuesday morning starts at 8:00 a.m. with networking and continental breakfast, hosted by PID Analyzers, LLC. At 8:25 a.m. is SCHBs flag- ship session True Stories of Success from Chemical Entrepreneurs, or-Program Overview ments, and plan your week. Stay for ganized by Xiaoxi Ling and Charles 245th National ACS MeetingSCHBs annual business meeting, at McElroy. The afternoon starts withApril 7-11, 2013 9:30 a.m., when Chair Stan Seelig John Newsam presiding at the ever-New Orleans LA will present The State of the Divi- popular Best Practices from Chemi- sion and SCHBs plans for 2013. cal Entrepreneurs panel discussion, Prochain arrt: and is followed by Somethings La Nouvelle-Orlans!! At 10:00 a.m., Wilson Hago will Brewing in the Bayou, chairedNext Stop, New Orleans!! convene the technical program with by New Orleans maven SharonBy Joe Sabol, Program ChairThe Hydrogen Economy is Fueled Vercellotti. At 5:00 p.m., if you by Small Businesses. In the after- havent had enough la bonne chimieBonjour Mesdames et Messieurs. noon, Sid White and Mark Vreeke avec des bons gens (good chemis-French is not a foreign language will lead Chemical Angel Network try with good people), or if you arein New Orleans. Division des - Chemists Investing in Chemical simply hungry and thirsty, then youpetites entreprises de la chemie Deals. If you want to become more better sashay to Tomas Bistro forwants you to be ready for three full active in SCHB, please attend the SCHBs reception with CHAS anddays du programme technique in SCHB Executive Committee open BMGT.Crescent Ballroom B, DoubleTreemeeting in the afternoon. FinishHotel, 300 Canal Street, le kiosquethe day at SCHBs booth #1143 atcontd on pg 2dexposition #1143 and Sci-Mix inthe Expo opening in the Conventionthe Convention Center, and une laCenter. CONTENTSreception-fte at Tomas Bistro, 755 ACS Program Preview............ 1Tchoupitoulas Street.Monday is all about the impact ofCalendar of Events.................. 4 small businesses in the alternativeWhat to Do in New Orleans.... 5Start the La Nouvelle-Orlansfuel sector. At 8:15 a.m., SCHB pa-Regional Meetings............. 9-11 .meeting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday with tron Osha Liang LLP hosts network- ACS Webinars.................. 12-13networking, continental breakfast, ing and continental breakfast. Atand posters. Meet SCHB members,8:45 a.m., Jeff Bergman will con-speakers, and guests, enjoy refresh- vene Alternative Fuels: IntellectualFebruary 2013http://www.acs-schb.org Page 1

2. Untimely death of John K. BorchardWe recently learned of the death ofJohn K. Borchard at the ACS Lead-ership Conference in Fort Worth,Texas, in January. John was afriend to many members of SCHB.He had written an article for thisissue of Small Chem Biz: TheACS Committee on Patentsand Related Matters (See page4) Mukund Chorghade, past chair SCHB, on a Bat Mobile with a Ger- man supermodel in Raleigh North Carolina, in November, during theJohn Borchardt operated his own SERMACS meeting. This companys bikes were used in the Batmanconsulting/technical writing movies.firm, Southhaven Communica-tions, since 2004. He was anACS career consultant for 15years. He was the author of theACS/Oxford University PressBook Career Management forScientists and Engineers. Hehad more than 1500 articlespublished in a variety of maga-zines,newspapers and encyclopedias. Asan industrial chemist, he held 30U.S. and more than 125 interna-tional patents and was the authorof more than 130 peer-reviewed Dr. Anis Rahman, speaking at the White House Asian American andpapers. He served on the ACS Joint Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Leaders Forum at the White HouseBoard Council Committee Patents in Washington DC., in July 2012.and Related Matters.contd from pg. 1Thats the end of SCHBs programin New Orleans, but thats not theend of good chemistry. Plan tostay for Wednesday and Thursday,when SCHB co-sponsors AGFDsArsenic Contamination of Foodand Water, organized by JenniferMaclachlan, and ANYLs TerahertzSpectroscopy: Problem Solving forthe 21st Century Terahertz Spectros-copy, organized by Anis Rahman.Bienvenue la Nouvelle-Orlans!!Professor Mort Hoffman, NESACS, Dr. Mukund Chorgade , SCHB Past Chair, and Dr. Shrikant Kulkarni, Symposium Chair SERMACSPage 2 http://www.acs-schb.orgFebruary 2013 3. February 2013 http://www.acs-schb.org Page 3 4. The ACS Committee onCalendar of Events Algae, Biofuels, and CO2Patents and Related 245th National ACS Meeting Health, Safety, Security, and En-MattersApril 7`-11, 2013 vironment: A Global Prospectiveby New Orleans LA International Face of Environ-John K. BorchardtDivision of Small Chemicalment, Health and Safety Businesses Sustainability in the Chemi-No matter what the size of yourcal Sciences: Models and Caseorganization, patents can be major Crescent Ballroom B, DoubleTree Studies for Educationimportance to its financial success. Hotel, 300 Canal Street The Interconnected World ofOnce the almost exclusive domain Energy, Food and Water J. Sabol, Program Chairof companies, universities and unitsMonday Eveningof the federal government like the April 7Morial Convention Center, Hall Dnational laboratories have becomeSunday Morning 8:00 - 10:00pmquite active in obtaining patents andThe Hydrogen Economy is Fueled April 9licensing them. Therefore, patent- by Small BusinessesTuesday Morningrelated matters are important to True Stories of Success from Sunday Afternoonmost ACS members including manyExecutive Committee MeetingChemical Entrepreneursmembers of the Division of Small 12:00 - 5:00pm Crescent A Double- Complying with the New OSHAChemical Businesses. Tree Hazard Communication Stan-dard Revised 29 CFR 1910.1200The ACS Committee on Patents Sunday Afternoon Hazard Communicationand Related Matters (CPRM) is aChemical Angel Network: Chemistsjoint committee of the ACS Council Investing in Chemical DealsTuesday Eveningand the ACS Board of Directors. ItSCHB Social Hour, 5-7pmmeets at each ACS National Meet- April 8Tomas Bistro 755 Tchoupitoulasing, usually on Saturday. Much of itsMonday Morning Streetwork is carried out by its fourSection B Morial Convention Center, Hall D April 10 & April 11subcommittees. Alternative Fuels: Intellectual Wednesday & ThursdayThe Legislation and Regulation Property, Regulatory, and Capi-Morning & AfternoonSubcommittee monitor intellec- tal Formation Issues Arsenic Contamination of Foodtual property issues of importance Chemistry Plus Food: Ingredi-and Waterto ACS members and chemists in ents for Success in Business Terahertz Spectroscopy: Prob-general. It works to insure that ACS Chemistry Plus Food: Ingredi-lem Solving for the 21st Century ents for Success in Busines Food and Energymembers interests are included indebate and discussion about legisla- Monday Afternoontion and regulations affecting intel-DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleanslectual property. When appropriate,Crescent Bit visits policy makers and exploresEat some beignets contd from column 1collaborations with other intellectual (ben-yays) The Awards Subcommittee seeksproperty organizations outside the with Cafe au Lait at the to highlight and acknowledge theACS. It maintains a liaison to the French Market intellectual property contributions ofcopyright subcommittee of the ACS chemists. One way it does this is toJoint Board Council Committee on solicit nominations for the NationalPublications. Inventors Hall of Fame and theThe Education Subcommittee National Medal of Technology andprovides information on intellectual other appropriate awards. This sub-property issues that is useful and committee guides the nominationsneeded to the general ACS member.through the appropriate ACSThis includes a patent primer forapproval process to gain officialchemists.ACS endorsement. It also consid- ers new awards for innovation.Page 4http://www.acs-schb.orgFebruary 2013 5. SCHB Booths at the ACS Exposition, PhiladelphiaWhat to do inNew Orleans! Fox Chase Chemical Diver- sity Center, Inc is a company New Orleans is one of the focused on providing medicalworlds most fascinating cities. chemistry / chemical biologySteeped in a history of influ- support to basic research pro-ences from Europe, the Carib- grams.bean, Africa and beyond, its home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.Fox Chase Chemical DiversityCenter, Inc., Rhoda Joseph, Senior Youll find bowls filled to theAdministrator. rim with gumbo, late nights in dark jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods, and tantalizing festivals throughout Applied Research & Photon-the year. Come down and ex- ics, Inc. is a leading companyperience New Orleans, one of producing a terahertz line of Americas most culturally and productshistorically-rich destinations. Below are a few links for your enjoyment. http://www.neworleansonline.Anis Rahman, Ph.D., CEO/CTO,com/neworleans/architecture/Applied Research & Photonics,Inc. http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/fq/ http://www.neworleansonline. CSCS is a CMO/CRO perfor-com/neworleans/arts/muse- mance and fine chemical com- pany is headquartered in Westums/ Warwick, Rhode Island USA, http://www.neworleansonline. and provides solutions and services to the pharmaceutical,com/tools/transportation/get- biotechnology, and fine chemi- tingaround/streetcars.html cal industries. Contents from http://www.newor- James Peltier the CEO of CSCS leansonline.com/ Free Ad & 1 Day Pictured at the ACS ExpositionRegistration are Technical Sales Consultants, LLC Evelynn Kelly, Shamrock Presenters at the SCHB meeting pro- Promotions Unlimited andgrams are entitled to a free business David A. Jarvis Ph.D, Principal card ad in Small Chem Biz and 1 day Consultant. registration fee. Send ad to Sharon Vercellotti, Editor, newsletter@acs- schb.org and contact Program Chair Joe Sabol (program@acs-schb.org) for details concerning your presentation.February 2013http://www.acs-schb.orgPage 5 6. Volunteer for SCHB Member News Northeast Regional Meeting (NERM), New Haven, CT, Oct 23-Contribute to SCHB. We need your 26, 2013help in the following areas Newsletter assistantSoutheastern Regional Meeting Webmaster assistant (SERMACS), Atlanta, GA, Nov 13- Treasurer assistant 16, 2013 Membership chair All these meetings will need vol- Sponsors - development unteers, speakers and organizers so Symposia organizer please step up for the SCHB. Graphic artist Your ideas By Stanley Seelig, SCHB Chair ElectTo even further the SCHB Division,Contact Past Chair, Mukund we are extending our outreach pro-Hi everyone,Chorghade at past-chair@acs-schb.gram to include other ProfessionalWelcome to New Orleans!orgmeetings in 2013. These include theThings are moving ahead with the Advancement of Science (AAAS),ACS Division of Small Chemical Feb 14-18, 2013 in Boston, MA;Advertise inBusinesses. We will have a strong American Physical Society (APS), Small Chem Biz presence at the ACS National Meet- Mar 18-22, 2013 in Baltimore, Single issue rates ings in New Orleans, LA (April MD; and Conference on Lasers and$25.00 business card 2 x 3.5 in.7-11, 2013) as well as in Indianapo- Electro-Optics (CLEO) June 9-14,$75.00 per 1/4 page 3.5 x 4.5 in. lis, IN (Sept 8-12, 2013). We have 2013 in San Jose, CA. This is all$130.00 per 1/2 page 7 x 4.5 in.also been establishing a presence at thanks to a grant from ACS.$210.00 whole pagethe ACS Regional Meetings. Cur- contact editor:rently these include the following.As you can see elsewhere in the sharon.vercellotti@v-labs.com newsletter, Joe Sabol, ProgramCentral Regional Meeting Chair, has established a wonderful New Orleans Seafood(CERM), Mt. Pleasant MI, May 15- Spring Program in New Orleans,18, 2013 LA. As before, we will have a booth at ACS Expo along with booths forGreat Lakes Regional Meeting new chemical businesses. Further-(GLRM), La Crosse, WI, June 5-8, more, we have a great reception2013 planned at the Crescent City in New Orleans on April 8th. Please feel freeWestern Regional Meeting to visit us at the reception, at the(WRM), Santa Clara, CA Expo, in New Orleans or through our social media platforms on Linke- dIn, ACS Network, Twitter, and/or Facebook. As our programs grows, our call for volunteers continues to grow. This could be at any of our national meetings or even on our monthly Executive Committee meetings. We need your help in all areas includ- ing organizing and speaking at our meetings. Please contact me if you need additional information or have any further questions. I can always be reached at chair@acs-schb.org. Thank you! Joe Sabol, Jennifer Maclachlan, and Stan Seeling host the SCHB Exposition booth in Philadelphia.Page 6 http://www.acs-schb.orgFebruary 2013 7. Center (GTAC) and the Sustain- able Supply Chain & Technol- ogy (SSC&T) Program aimed at assisting New York State compa- nies increase profits while reduc- ing their environmental footprint. NYSP2I is led by Dr. Anahita Williamson. She has a strong background and extensive ex- perience in the field of chemical and environmental engineering, including manufacturing process modification for improved mate- rial recovery and reuse, designDr. Anahita Williamson for the environment and life-Director, NYS Pollution Pre- cycle assessment. Dr. Williamsonvention Institute at RIT recently received EPAs 2012 Environmental Quality AwardThe New York State Pollution for her leadership and significantPrevention Institute (NYSP2I) is contributions to greening NewTRY SCHB SOCIAL MEDIAa statewide research and technol-York State. Dr. Williamson holdsogy transfer center funded bya B.S. in Chemical Engineeringthe New York State Departmentand M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil andof Environmental Conserva- Environmental Engineering, alltion. NYSP2I is headquartered at from Clarkson University.Rochester Institute of TechnologyFor more information on NYS-(RIT) and is a partnership be- P2I, please visit: www.rit.edu/tween RIT, Clarkson University,nysp2i.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,University at Buffalo and the 10facebook.com/SCHBDNYS Regional Technology De-velopment Centers.The vision for the NYSP2I isto foster the transformation anddevelopment of sustainable busi-twitter.com/ACSSCHBnesses and organizations in NewYork State in a collaborativeprogram committed to makingthe State a leader in environmen-tal stewardship. This is achievedthrough reductions in toxicchemical use, the efficient use ofraw materials, energy and waterand reductions in emissions to theenvironment and waste genera-tion. NYSP2Is core programsinclude Direct Client Assistance,Green Technology AcceleratorFebruary 2013 http://www.acs-schb.org Page 7 8. Indianapolis Meeting Insight If you would like to help, as a ses- Startup and Growing Small Busi-By Joe Sabol sion co-organizer, or if you feel that nesses and a poster session. See:Program Chairyou could organize another session http://2013cerm.sites.acs.org/. If that would be relevant to SCHBs you would like to participate, submitThe ACS 246th national meet- mission, contact program chair Joe an abstract, or assist, please contacting will be held in Indianapolis,Sabol as soon as possible. Joe Sabol program@acs-schb.org orSeptember 8-12, 2013, with themeJennifer Maclachlan pr@acs-schb.Chemistry in Motion. SCHB ses- Ladies and Gentlemen: Start yourorg.sion organizers are already workingengines!on an interesting and informative Great Lakes Regional Meetingprogram; abstract submission closes GLRM, La Crosse WI, June 5-8,on March 25, 2013. All sessions 2013listed below are oral presentations,SCHB is organizing True Storiesexcept where noted. If you would Regional Meeting Reportof Success from Chemical Entrepre-like to submit an abstract or if you By Joe Sabolneurs and Resources for Startuphave any questions, do not hesitateProgram Chairand Growing Small Businessesto contact the organizer. ACS regional meetings provide an and a poster session. See: http:// True Stories of Success from alternative to the large semi-annual www.uwlax.edu/glrm2013/. If youChemical Entrepreneurs, George national meetings. SCHB planswould like to participate, submit anRuger gruger04@yahoo.com programming at four ACS regional abstract, or assist, please contact Small Chemical Businesses poster meetings in 2013 and we hope thatJoe Sabol program@acs-schb.orgsession, George Rugeryou can attend one or more. SCHB or Michael Haukaas membership@ SCHB Sci-Mix poster session, has two models for regional meet-acs-schb.org.George Ruger ings: 1) two half-day sessions onWestern Regional Meeting WRM, Best Practices for Success inresources and true stories andSanta Clara CA, October 2-5, 2013.Startup and Growing Businesses sponsorship of a coffee break, and 2)panel discussion, John Newsamsending a SCHB representative, withThe WRM website was not up andjmn@windhoverventures.composter and other materials, to so- SCHBs program was not final at Chemical Angel Network: Chem-licit ideas and members. However,press time, but new ideas can still beists Investing in Chemical Deals,SCHB can sponsor other sessions if added. If you are interested in help-Mark Vreeke mvreeke@aol.coma member proposes and is willing toing, please contact Sandra Thomp-and Sid White sidwhite@tampabay. organize.son sthompson@buchalter.com orrr.comJoe Sabol. Women in Innovation and Invest-In addition, ACS offers leader-ing, Jennifer Maclachlan pidgirl@ship courses at regional meetingsNortheast Regional Meeting NERM,gmail.com and Janet Bryant janetl- and SCHB will sponsor the tuitionNew Haven CT, October 23-26,bryant@pnnl.gov(a member benefit) for a member2013. Small Businesses Grow by Using who is interested in becoming moreSCHB plans True Stories of Suc-Social Media, Jennifer Maclachlaninvolved in the division. If you arecess from Chemical Entrepreneurs Applications of Ionic Liquids from aware of a 2013 regional meetingand Resources for Startup andSmall Chemical Businesses, Stanclose to your location and you wouldGrowing Small Businesses and aSeelig ssseelig@aol.comlike to participate, please contactposter session, but details were not Resources for Startup and SmallProgram Chair Joe Sabol program@available at press time. If you wouldBusinesses, Joe Sabol jsabol@acs-schb.org with your ideas.like to participate, please contactchem-consult.com Central Regional Meeting CERM, Jennifer Maclachlan. Technology Transfer: How toMt. Pleasant MI, May 15-18, 2013Make it Profitable, Joe Sabol Looking forward, if you are aware SBIR and STTR Can Help YourSCHB is organizing True Stories of a regional meeting in 2014 andBusiness, Joe Sabolof Success from Chemical En- would like to organize a session, Small Chemical Businesses in Mo- trepreneurs and Resources forplease contact SCHB Program Chairtion, Joe Sabol Joe Sabol.Page 8http://www.acs-schb.org February 2013 9. SCHB Program How social media marketing influ- Property, Regulatory, and Capital245 National American thences sales at a small chemical busi- Formation Issues Chemical Society Meetingness. J. Maclachlan, J. DriscollCosponsored by ENFL Financially supported by OshaApril 4-11, 2013 SUNDAY AFTERNOON Liang LLPNew Orleans LA Section A J. Bergman, Organizer, Presiding DoubleTree by Hilton New OrleansJ. Sabol, Program Chair Crescent B8:15 Continental Breakfast andApril 7Networking. Chemical Angel Network: Chem-SUNDAY MORNING ists Investing in Chemical Deals8:45 Introductory Remarks.Section A Cosponsored by COMSCI 8:50 . Great race: provisional pat-DoubleTree by Hilton New Or- M. Vreeke, Organizer ent applications and the first-to-fileleans, Crescent B 10:00 . Introductory Remarks. patent system. P. J. Roman, J. R.The Hydrogen Economy is Fu-Miller 10:05 . Creating a sustainable busi-eled by Small Businesses ness in the hydrogen and fuel cell9:15 . Starting a business: Legal dosCosponsored by CEI, ENFL, and market. K. Ayersand donts. T. SabomPROFW. Hago, Organizer, Presiding10:35 . Using ARB biotechnology to9:40 . The intersection of intellectual deliver fast, efficient, and modularproperty and energy: What effectsSCHB Poster Session wastewater treatment with simulta-does intellectual property have onJ. Maclachlan, Organizer, Presid- neous hydrogen byproduct genera-energy development and research?ing tion. M. Sholin C. Burton8:30 - 9:30 11:05 . Using GREET.net for hy- 10:05 Intermission.Continental Breakfast and Nework- drogen production life cycle analy-ing. 10:20 . Regulatory issues sur- sis. Q. Zhang, D. Dieffenthaler, V. rounding alternative energy. K. R.Member benefits and program- Sololov, R. L. Sabbisetti, A. Anjum, Rabagoming from the ACS Division A. A. Elgowainyof Small Chemical Businesses 10:45 . Trademark issues: the rise of 11:35 Concluding Remarks.SCHB. S. Seelig, J. Goodman, M.green trademarks. J. MontomgeryChorghade, L. Evans, D. Deutsch, Section A 11:10 . Investment trends in alterna-S. Vercellotti, R. Versic, J. Sabol, DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans, tive energy. G. HancockJ. Maclachlan, M. Haukaas, A.Crescent BRahman Chemical Angel Network: Chem- 11:35 Concluding Remarks. ists Investing in Chemical DealsChemistry Plus Food: IngredientsExpanding your professional Cosponsored by COMSCI for Success in Businessnetwork in your local section by Financially supported by Chemical Sponsored by BMGT, Cosponsoredpartnering with the ACS Division Angels Networkby AGFD, CEPA, and SCHBof Small Chemical Businesses M. Vreeke, OrganizerSCHB. S. Seelig, J. Goodman, M.The Interconnected World of En- S. White, Organizer, PresidingChorghade, L. Evans, D. Deutsch, ergy, Food and WaterS. Vercellotti, R. Versic, J. Sabol, 1:00 Introduction to Chemical Angel Sponsored by CHEF, CosponsoredJ. Maclachlan, M. Haukaas, A.Network and Angel Investing.by AGFD, COMSCI, and SCHBRahman 1:30 Pitches from Companies.MONDAY AFTERNOONACS Chemical EntrepreneurshipSection A 2:30 Investment Training.Council (CEC): working with youDoubleTree by Hilton New Orleansto translate research into innova- 2:55 Concluding Remarks and Fu- Crescent Btions and jobs! J. L. Bryant, J. A.ture Plans.Giordan, J. Maclachlan, C. Burton, Algae, Biofuels, and CO2 April 8J. Cohen, A. Vincelli, G. Hry- Cosponsored by CEI, COMSCI, and MONDAY MORNINGcyshyn ENFL Section A W. Hago, OrganizerSupport your startup with theDoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans K. Andrews, Organizer, PresidingChemical Angel Network. M. Crescent BVreeke, S. White 1:15 Introductory Remarks. Alternative Fuels: IntellectualFebruary 2013http://www.acs-schb.orgPage 9 10. Networking. 8:25 Introductory Remarks. 8:30 . How to tell the truth and get paid for doing it: Being an expert chemical witness. D. M. Manuta 9:00 . Small chemical business pro- viding in-house laboratory analyses and consultation to carbohydrate based industries. S. Vercellotti 9:30 . Founding and evolution of a startup pharmaceutical company. S. C. Bergmeier, N. D. Priestley, M. C. McMills, D. L. Wright 10:00 Intermission. 10:15 . When is a good time to startAt ACS 244th national meeting Philadelphia, speakers in SCHBs a business? R. Rajursession How Small Businesses Increase Sales and Grow Using Social 10:45 . After thirty years the pathMedia, are from left to right: Sandra Thompson, Jennifer Maclachlan ended in China. E. Meyer(organizer), Joe Sabol (program chair), Megan Norton, and Ken Grant.(Photo courtesy of George Ruger.)11:15 . Developing and marketing an environmental instrumentation1:20 . Pre-treatment of bagasse: company: A forty year perspective.A chemists approach to lig- Sustainability in the ChemicalJ. N.Driscollnin depolymerization. M. S.Sciences: Models and Case Studies for Education 11:45 Concluding Remarks.Chorghade, A. M. Rahatgaonkar Sponsored by CEI, Cosponsored byComplying with the New OSHA1:50 . Cool Planet EnergyCHED, ENVR, and SCHBSystems and the production ofHazard Communication Standardcarbon negative fuels. W. Hago The Interconnected World of En- Revised 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard ergy, Food and WaterCommunication2:20 . Catalytic conversion of lig-Sponsored by CHEF, CosponsoredSponsored by CHAS, Cosponsorednocellulosic biomass to conven-by AGFD, COMSCI, and SCHB by CCS and SCHBtional liquid fuels and chemicals.R. Cortright MONDAY EVENINGEthics Programs in Corporations Sci-Mix and Institutions2:50 Intermission. Section A Sponsored by PROF, Cosponsored3:05 . Direct to ethanol technol-Morial Convention Center, Hall Dby CEPA, CHAL, ETHICS, andogy: Algenol Biofuels. S. Smith8:00 - 10:00pmSCHB3:35 . Algal biofuel production; J. Maclachlan, Organizer, PresidingHave some raw oystersthe Phycal system. R. SayreApril 9 TUESDAY MORNING4:05 . Renewable chemicals from Section Aseaweed. A. Kshatriya DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans,4:35 Concluding Remarks. Crescent B True Stories of Success fromHealth, Safety, Security, and Chemical EntrepreneursEnvironment: A Global Pro- Cosponsored by PROFspective Financially supported by PID Ana-Visit the SCHB WebsiteInternational Face of Environ- lyzers, LLC Our webpage (www.acs-schb.org) isment, Health and SafetyX. Ling, Organizer C. McElroy,emerging with a new look. WebmasterSponsored by CHAS, Cospon- Organizer, PresidingDavid Deutsch (webmaster@acs-schb.sored by CCS and SCHBorg) welcomes your input - news, local 8:00 Continental Breakfast andevents, business opportunities.Page 10http://www.acs-schb.orgFebruary 2013 11. TUESDAY AFTERNOON Future ACS National Tools and Resources forSection A Meeting Themes EntrepreneursDoubleTree by Hilton New OrleansCrescent B 246th ACS National MeetingThe Chemical Entrepreneurs forum& ExpositionBest Practices from Chemicalon the ACS Network provides toolsSeptember 8-12, 2013Entrepreneurs and resources to entrepreneursCosponsored by COMSCI and Indianapolis, Indianalooking to start or advance theirPROFProgram Theme: Chemistry inchemical business ventures. OpenJ. Sabol, Organizer Motionto the public is a Service ProvidersJ. Newsam, Organizer, Presiding 247th ACS National Meetinglisting with products/services such1:00 Introductory Remarks.& Expositionas attorneys and marketing firms1:05 Statements from panelists Jack March 16-20, 2014 that may be beneficial to your busi-Driscoll, Kathleen Schulz, Terry Dallas, TX ness in its current or potential stage.Jones, and Phil Wyatt.Theme: Chemistry of Energy/ Also available exclusively for mem-Advanced Materials for Newbers is a Knowledge Center with1:35 Panel Discussion.Opportunities helpful information about training2:45 Concluding Remarks.programs, funding sources, andSection A 248th ACS National Meetingbusiness plan competitions, like theDoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans& Expositionone hosted by the ACS ChemicalCrescent BAugust 10-14, 2014Entrepreneurship Council. You areSan Francisco, California also encouraged to add your ownSomethings Brewing in the BayouProgram Theme: Chemistry andresources to this interactive re-J. Maclachlan, OrganizerStewardship of the Worldsource.S. Vercellotti, Organizer, Presiding3:00 Introductory Remarks.3:05 . Statements from panelistBrian Broussard (CovingtonBrewhouse), Mark Wilson (AbitaBrewing), Crescent City, and NewOrleans Lager and Ale.3:35 Panel Discussion.4:45 Concluding Remarks.Women Chemists of Color inIndustrySponsored by PROF, Cosponsoredby SCHB and WCCApril 10 & Aprill 11WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-MORNING & AFTERNOONArsenic Contamination of Foodand WaterSponsored by AGFD, Cosponsoredby AGRO, ENVR, and SCHBTerahertz Spectroscopy: ProblemSolving for the 21st Century Foodand EnergySponsored by ANYL, Cosponsoredby SCHBFebruary 2013 http://www.acs-schb.org Page 11 12. SCHB - CHAS reception , Philadelphia History Garden Symposium Speakers at the Southwest Regional Meeting, Baton Rouge LA. Women Chemists as Leaders and Mentors, organized by Anne Taylor, SCHB member & Anne Nalley, past president, ACS.Sharon VercellottiMarinda Wu and Anne NallyGloria ThomasJayne Garno Zakyia WilsonJeanette BrownPage 12 http://www.acs-schb.org February 2013 13. February 2013 http://www.acs-schb.org Page 13 14. Take Advantage ofACS Webinars by Tanya Fogg Thank you for your continued sup- port and promotion of ACS Webi- nars. Please share the information below with your friends/colleagues. You are also welcomed to include this information in your upcoming e-distribution, newsletter, and web- site. Lastly, if you have an event 2013 SCHB Officers Contribute Yourthat youd like us to promote, pleaseChair - Stan SeeligNews send it to acswebinars@acs.org.chair@acs-schb.orgto Small Chem Biz, the Divi- ACS Webinars Coming in March,Chair Elect - position available.sion of Small Chemical Businessesbroadcasted live, every ThursdayContact Stan Seelig if interestsed.Newsletter. Member News Column:from 2-3 PM EST.Past Chair - Mukund Chorghadeshare your successes, changes, andpast-chair@acs-schb.orgother items of interest (up to 50 February 28 Superbug: The Quest forSecretary - Larry Evanswords). Member Spotlight Column: Drug Developers with Maryn McKennasecretary@acs-schb.orgWe can feature you and your busi-( http://acswebinars.org/superbug)Treasurer and Webmaster -ness (up to 250 words + photo). WeDavid J. Deutschalso appreciate publishing resources March 7 Funding Agencytreasurer@acs-schb.org Priorities 2013, Speakers:valuable for our members. SendCouncilor - Sharon V. VercellottiBob Lees and Eric Rohlfing,your contributions to Editorcouncilor@acs-schb.org (http://acswebinars.org/funding-prior-sharon.vercellotti@v-labs.comities)Alternate Councilor - Ron VersicDeadline: July 15, 2013alt-councilor@acs-schb.org March 14 Chemistry + Physics = Great Beer and A Frothy FoamCommittee ChairsNotice of Change Speakers: Charles Bamforth and SteveProgram Chair - Joe Sabolof Name or AddressCarlo, (http://acswebinars.org/beer- foam)program@acs-schb.orgNewsletter Editor- Sharon Vercellotti Write name with any changes March 21 Chemical Entrepreneur-sharon.vercellotti@v-labs.com below. ship Series Perspective: The Stuff thatPublic Relations - JenniferNew Address____________________ Dreams are Made Of Part 2Maclachlan pr@acs-schb.org Speakers: Neil Senturia and BarbaraMembership Chair - Mike HaukaasBry (http://acswebinars.org/chemical- Name __________________________ entrepreneurship-2013)membership@acs-schb.orgAwards Committee - MukundOld Address_____________________ March 26 Chemists CelebrateChorghadeEarth Day,Speakers: Andrew Jorgensen City, State, Zip___________________Younger Chemists - Dotti Millerand George Heardycc@acs-schb-org (http://acswebinars.org/earth-day-2013) Email __________________________Planning Committee Chair - Anis March 28 Using Water to ReplaceRahman plan@acs-schb.org Effective Date___________________ Organic Solvents Switchable Water,Booth Chair - Anis Rahman plan@Speakers: Philip Jessop and Josephacs-schb.org New position, School, or Employer Fortunak, (http://acswebinars.org/ ______________________________Contact Past Chair, Mukund switchable-water)Chorghade if you would like to vol- Please email to membership@acs-unteer for a committee. schb.orgPage 14http://www.acs-schb.org February 2013