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Images used are provided courtesy of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the National Science Foundation. SSTI’s 10th Annual Conference For a few days this fall, more than 300 of the nation's greatest thinkers and practitioners for building tech-based economies will descend on Oklahoma City to gain:

What to expect 3Better ways to commercialize innovations

3Methods to improve entrepreneurial assistance and in-depth examinations of some of the best state and 3 research grant programs regional approaches to cultivate a bright economic future 3Insightful discussion on national innovation policies and 3unparalleled networking with the right people within research funding priorities the tech-based economic development community 3New approaches to increase local access to risk capital 3stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange between great thinkers, old friends and new peers from 3Tools to measure the effectiveness of public-private investments across the country to encourage tech-based economic growth

All of them will find answers in Oklahoma City — at the 3renewed energy and personal resolve to address the premier professional development event of the year for the challenges of strengthening your state or local economy tech-based economic development community. The only question remaining is will you be among them? About SSTI The State Science and Technology Institute is a national Seating is limited. Visit www.ssti.org nonprofit organization dedicated to improving government- industry programs that encourage economic growth to register online today. through the application of science and technology. 4 • Conference Overview 5 • Keynote Speaker

Transforming Regional Economies: David Thompson — Publisher, The Oklahoman The Essence of Tech-Based Economic Development Across the country, the regions Colorado Springs Sun and the Charlotte Incubators and accelerators. Angel, unrealized when true public-private, transforming their economies invariably Observer, preceded his May 2003 return to seed and venture capital. Research parks. university-industry-government have media that are reporting, Oklahoma when he was named University and industry research. Technology collaboration is not in place. analyzing, and editorializing on publisher of The Oklahoman licensing and commercialization. Entrepre- the need for change. One of by then-owner and publisher, neurship assistance. R&D tax credits. Fortunately, there is a solution. There is a Oklahoma's most significant Mr. Edward L. Gaylord. Technology workforce develop- single place, a single event, each year at voices for investing in the ment. Regional technology which the leadership and staff from the future is David Thompson, the Throughout his career, Mr. councils. Manufacturing complete spectrum of programs and publisher of The Oklahoman, Thompson has been active in extension. Science and practices dedicated to transforming the state's largest newspaper civic affairs. He takes an active technology advisers. regional economies share common and one of the top 100 role in economic development experiences, insights and approaches. newspapers in America. as a member of the board of While all have specific Collectively, they form a national directors of several functions, collectively, community dedicated to advancing Mr. Thompson's keynote organizations including the these activities are innovation-based economic growth. speech will explore the role of Greater Oklahoma City working toward a single the media in transforming Chamber, the State Chamber goal of transforming a The event is SSTI's 10th Annual Conference. regional economies. of Commerce, the Oklahoma regional economy to be The participants will be drawn from the Health Center Foundation, and as a more competitive in the full-spectrum of TBED practice from across Having grown up in Oklahoma, Mr. member of the Oklahoma Business knowledge-driven global market. the country. SSTI's annual conference is the Thompson began his career at The Roundtable. only event that draws such a wide cross- Oklahoman in 1974. Positions at the These are not the same components used section of the TBED community and for traditional economic development provides the premier professional- approaches that strive to improve or development opportunity of the year for maintain economic vitality of a geographic launching, re-energizing, or transforming area. Technology-based economic the TBED talents of your state, region, Opening Reception — Tues., Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. development (TBED) is driven to improve university or locality. the standard of living of an area while n the evening of Oct. 31, SSTI's The Opening Reception affords a wonderful increasing their capacity to generate new We invite you to join your peers at this Oconference participants will be treated environment to reconnect with colleagues opportunities for wealth creation through a special event. Attendance will be limited to a fun-filled evening of dinner, drinks, art, and network with other conference combination of knowledge, innovation, and to ensure the high quality of interaction, culture and entertainment thanks to the attendees, speakers and our local hosts. entrepreneurship. dialogue and community past participants overwhelming generosity of the conference's Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Shuttle have grown to 22 local hosts (see page 28). The event will transportation will be provided between the How well TBED programs work together expect each year. be held at the National Cowboy & Western conference hotel and the museum depends on many variables, not the least Heritage Museum, a stunning cultural art beginning at 6:15 p.m. On the Web: important is the degree to which they museum and research center. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org embrace concepts of cooperation, partnership, integration, and unity in vision. The full economic impact of investments to encourage growth through science and technology can remain 6 • Pre-conference Workshops (optional) Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 7

Transforming a Regional Economy: Following lunch at the Research Park, participants will Moving Forward Together depart for a tour of Oklahoma City's MAPS projects. Guided Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys, the tour (Registration: $75 member; $95 nonmember) will highlight the new and upgraded sports, recreation, entertainment, cultural and convention facilities funded his is a city that has to be seen to be believed — and through MAPS. The projects began in 1993, when voters Tthis candid session with Oklahoma City's top movers approved the MAPS sales tax, and were completed in 2004. and shakers should make it a must for every local Oklahoma City is the first city in the country to undertake economic development professional. a public facility enhancement project of this size. All projects are now complete and paid off. How does a medium-sized city in a small state accomplish big things? How was a down-at-the-heels tract of urban As a result of MAPS, downtown Oklahoma City has landscape transformed into a 27-acre research park seen more than $2.5 billion in new public and private featuring a seven-building complex with 600,000 sq. ft. of development. The initial investment has spurred Class A wet-lab space and a 97 percent occupancy rate? millions of dollars in additional development, filling in How did the city convince its citizens to tax themselves voids and redeveloping underutilized land as housing, higher to support one of the largest capital improvement mixed use offices, and arts and entertainment projects in the country — one that has already yielded facilities. MAPS was the catalyst for dramatically more than $2.4 billion in public and private investment? changing public perception and improving quality of life This full-day session will provide answers and insights in downtown, which has developed into a vibrant 24/7 from the key players in the initiatives that have radically community with places to live, work and play. transformed the face of the community. Presenters include: •Michael Anderson, President, Presbyterian Health In the morning, participants will travel to the Presbyterian Foundation Health Foundation Research Park. The complex's master •Michael Carolina, Executive Director, Oklahoma Center plan calls for the construction of 10 buildings, raising the for the Advancement of Science and Technology total research and office space to more than 1 million sq. •Joseph Ferretti, Senior Vice President & Provost, ft. Working in cooperation with federal, state and local Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center agencies, the park is a collaborative alliance including •Kirk Humphreys, former Mayor, Oklahoma City businesses, government and higher education. It is •Hershel Lamirand, President & CEO, Oklahoma Health strategically located near the Oklahoma Health Center to Foundation create a synergism of research science and ommercializ- •Greg Main, President & CEO, i2E ation. Through interactive sessions with the city and state's •Stephen Prescott, President, Oklahoma Medical Research bioscience leadership, participants will learn the inside Foundation story of how vision, leveraging resources, and a spirit of •Roy Williams, President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City collaboration resulted in one of the most important Chamber of Commerce economic drivers in central Oklahoma.

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Half-day Pre-conference Sessions Introduction to Tech-based Economic Development Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration is $150 for members or (Registration: $195 member; $275 nonmember) $175 for nonmembers.

aining a good understanding of tech-based economic Gdevelopment (TBED) – the approaches, vital elements, effective strategies, successful programs, proven policies, and important lessons learned from failures – will make your efforts in the field more rewarding. Turning Innovations into Enterprises: A Practitioner's Guide to Technology Commercialization This full-day interactive workshop is tailored to those STI is excited to make available this Kingdom. Participants will learn how to work professionals new to tech-based economic development. Sinternationally popular technology with clients to identify the most appropriate Attendance is always limited to a small group to ensure commercialization workshop in a half-day key milestones, to ask the tough but each participant benefits from the personalized session format especially designed for TBED critical questions, to estimate realistic — walking away with a firm foundation for SSTI’s full professionals. Through this highly costs, and to determine an entrepreneur's conference and for their TBED responsibilities back home. interactive practicum, Dr. Randy Goldsmith true strengths and weaknesses. Based on will walk you step-by-step through the his extensive technology commercialization In a format that is engaging, educational and enjoyable, renowned Goldsmith Technology experience in the private, public and you will discover proven programs and policies for creating Commercialization Model — a portfolio of university sectors, Dr. Goldsmith will share technology companies, financing high-tech firms, assessment tools and financing resources proven strategies and practical tools to commercializing technology, and developing productive that can help your clients achieve their help your region's entrepreneurs turn university-industry partnerships. Attend the session to find business objectives. His approach to technology innovations into successful out what your peers and colleagues in successful technology commercialization has been enterprises. Seating will be limited. communities and states are doing to build tech-based adopted successfully by NASA and Presented by: economies. economic development organizations •Randy Goldsmith, President, Mississippi throughout the U.S. and the United Technology Alliance One reason the workshop sells out year after year is that it is led by two of the top names in our field. If you’re new to the field, there is no better way to prepare for the caliber TBED Program Evaluation: An Introduction of discussion and content at SSTI's 10th Annual Conference ne of the hallmarks of effective TBED approaches that some of the leading than to attend this full-day, highly interactive workshop Oprograms is that their leaders regularly programs have used to evaluate their examining the fundamental elements of successful tech- evaluate how they are performing. But to effectiveness and impact. Cathy Renault will based economic development. do evaluation properly, you must consider lead participants in this discussion of Presented by: why you are evaluating, what you are performance metrics fundamentals — a • Dan Berglund, President & CEO, SSTI evaluating, and how best to do it. What good course for those new to TBED and a • Marsha Schachtel, Senior Fellow, Johns tools and methods will generate the most good refresher for anyone on how to Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies appropriate and reliable metrics? What successfully deal with a perennial challenge metrics are viable indicators of positive of TBED program management. performance, and how should they be Presented by: presented in order to have the most •Cathy Renault, Program Manager of meaning for key stakeholders? Technology-based Economic Development, RTI International In this half-day session, we'll examine those www.ssti.org • 614 .901.1690 basic but critical questions and consider 10 • National Sponsors N • 11

Gold Kauffman Foundation was established in Tennessee and the Battelle Memorial technology, existing industry/market the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and Institute, ORNL was established in 1943 as needs, and emerging market trends. philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman. a part of the secret Manhattan Project to www.rti.org Information about the Kauffman Foundation pioneer a method for producing and is available at www.kauffman.org. separating plutonium. Today, ORNL is ANGLE Technology Group is an home to the world’s largest civilian science The University of international technology commercialization project, the $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Southern Mississippi and consulting firm engaged in the full Source, and has been selected to build the Department of Economic range of activities that drive new technology fastest unclassified scientific computer in and Workforce business creation. ANGLE works with the world. www.ornl.gov Development is one of national, regional and state governments, The Manufacturing Extension Partnership the most distinct and universities and industry on all aspects of (MEP) is a nationwide network of resources comprehensive programs technology-based economic development transforming manufacturers to compete ProGrid Evaluation of economic and workforce development and technology commercialization: regional globally, supporting greater supply chain Solutions™ education, research and outreach in the and national technology strategy integration, and providing access to Need a better United States. Through executive-format development; feasibility, planning, and technology for improved productivity. 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NCOE produces very organization that SourceLink system connects an area’s facilitating technical cooperation among important management reports, services serves academic, government, and business development resources to each federal laboratories, industry, academia, and projects. NCOE also provides access to commercial clients in the United States and other and to those who need them to help and state and local governments. unique resources and tools for member abroad. RTI's technology commercialization create positive economic results. www.federallabs.org center benefit. www.nationalcoe.org. team provides a complete range of www.ussourcelink.com economic development, technology transfer, and commercialization services The Ewing Oak Ridge National including evaluation, technology Marion Laboratory is the assessments, market intelligence, portfolio Kauffman Department of mining, technology licensing, training, and Foundation of Energy’s largest strategic advising assistance. 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Latest Trends in Angel Investing Understanding the University's Role in TBED Clinic The People Piece of the Entrepreneurship Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Regional Economies Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Puzzle Angel capital is becoming an increasingly Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Think venture forum adapted to TBED Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. important source of financing for tech We'll examine the conclusions found program/policy. In this interactive session, There's a recipe for tech entrepreneurship start-ups, particularly as venture capital through the first phase of MIT's Local up to three TBED practitioners will present and the key pieces need to be in place for firms move to later-stage investments. The Innovations Systems Project, which is challenges they are facing and the success: Ideas, Capital, and People. Perhaps Kauffman Foundation will discuss the role investigating the roles of universities and strategies they are employing or your region has the capital, or at least of angels in the world of private equity and other public research institutions as considering deploying to address those enough for the current deal flow. You may the growing trend of formalized angel creators, receptors, and interpreters of challenges. A distinguished panel will have the technologies, the ideas, the groups, which are beginning to address a innovation and ideas; as sources of human provide feedback and advice both on the innovations. But not everyone with an idea large capital gap for early-stage capital; and as key components of social strategies and alternative approaches that and money will launch a thriving company. enterprises. Learn how this and other infrastructure and social capital. could be used to address the issues. How do you find or recruit qualified, trends may affect your region and what A Policy Session. Panelists include: experienced entrepreneurial managers trends to watch for as the angel group Presented by: • Walt Plosila, Vice President, Technology (a.k.a., serial entrepreneurs) for new "industry" matures. • Sean Safford, Assistant Professor of Partnership Practice, Battelle ventures? This panel session will explore Presented by: Organizations and Strategy, University of • Marsha Schachtel, Senior Fellow, Johns some of the approaches being taken to • Marianne Hudson, Director, Chicago Graduate School of Business Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies address this critical need. Entrepreneurship, Ewing Marion Panelists are: Kauffman Foundation • Becca Braun, Chief Operating Officer of Is There a Future for U.S. Manufacturing? JumpStart, Inc. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. • Susan Shows, Vice President, Georgia Policy Sessions for Seasoned Practitioners A blend of macroeconomics, international Research Alliance f you've been in the field a while and have attended SSTI's annual trade, business strategy, and public policy • Michael Skaggs, President, Next Iconferences in the past, you may be excited to see seven breakout analysis, this session will examine the Generation Economy, Inc. sessions are focusing specifically on policy issues involving TBED. These serious global restructuring and challenges sessions (identified in the descriptions as Policy Sessions) will provide you facing America's manufacturing sector and with an opportunity to step back and think about the big picture affecting consider its competitive future. Dr. Hill will Forging Local-University Partnerships for your work now and in the future. Consider these sessions as the "why" you not only make the case that it is possible Regional Growth are taking a particular approach — or should be considering when for America's manufacturers to start playing Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. developing your TBED strategies! Please note, all conference registrants are offense with their business strategies, but Higher education provides the cornerstone welcome to attend any of the breakout sessions offered on Wed. & Thurs. also demonstrate that some manufacturers for most TBED. As a result, colleges, are doing just that — and that some regions universities and local communities should Understanding the University's Role in Higher Ed and Competitiveness: Ending are helping them along the way. The impact be natural allies. Often, though, regions Regional Economies Our Bipolar Relationship with Higher Ed of firm strategy on regional economies and suffer from separate, disjointed and even Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. manufacturing's role in technology also will competing strategies deployed by the two be examined. A Policy Session. camps. In this session, we’ll explore how, Is There a Future for U.S. Manufacturing? Recent Research: Studies that Should Presented by: in selected communities, the key players Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Influence TBED Policy & Practice • Edward “Ned” Hill, Professor & from local economic development groups Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Innovation and Creativity in City Regions Distinguished Scholar of Economic and universities succeeded in forging solid, Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. New Trends in Commercialization and Development, Levin College of Urban sustained partnerships to encourage growth. Intellectual Property Rights Affairs, Cleveland State University Moderated by: A Matter of Scale: Maximizing Impact from Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. • Tom Ticknor, President, Ticknor & State TBED Investments Associates Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. 16 • Annual Conference Sessions Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 17

Innovation and Creativity in City Regions Technology-Commercialization A Matter of Scale: Maximizing Impact Technology Industries' Views on Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. Assessment and Monitoring from State TBED Investments University Collaboration City-regions are now the key source of Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. economic vitality and innovative capacity Are you asking the right questions to Mega-million-dollar tech-recruitment deals Most research universities are seeking ways for nation-states; innovation is becoming assess the likelihood of success for your are capturing the attention of the TBED to increase their corporate R&D funding more, not less, concentrated in city- client's technologies or business strategies? community across the country. Will they and enhance industry collaborations. This regions. It is widely recognized that the In this session, we'll explore some of the work? On the other end of the financial session will feature the perspective of comparative advantage of city-regions in most effective methods to assessing and spectrum, can a $1-2 million capital corporations and entrepreneurs that are the knowledge economy rests on their guiding a project or team to commercial program really catalyze an entire state angel working effectively with universities on R&D social characteristics as much as their viability, including how to assess the ever- or VC industry? This roundtable discussion and commercialization activities. Hear economic assets. We'll learn about the new evasive intangibles. will probe some of the tougher questions about their collaborative relationships and five-year study to be conducted by the Presenters are: for all public economic development policy the issues faced by both universities and Innovation Systems Research Network to • Fraser Barnes, CEO, ProGrid Evaluation such as: Which TBED investments and corporations on intellectual property better understand how innovation and Solutions policies make an actual difference in a sharing, project turnaround, publishing creativity influence regional development • J. R. (Ron) McCullough, President, regional economy? A Policy Session. versus confidentiality, the need for and the policy implications for public Klastek Ltd. Discussion led by: flexibility, and other make-or-break issues. governance. A Policy Session. • Robert McMahan, Jr., State Science & Panelists include: Presented by: Technology Advisor, North Carolina • Patrick McCann, Founder & CEO, Ekips • David Wolfe, Professor of Political Advocating for TBED Technologies, Inc. Science and Co-Director, Program on Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Globalization and Regional Innovation State legislative term limits, changes in Systems, Centre for International Studies, gubernatorial administrations and election Higher Ed and Competitiveness: Ending University of Toronto cycles can create havoc on a state or Our Bipolar Relationship with Higher Ed regional innovation agenda. Promoting Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. Understanding Innovation and Product entrepreneurship, gaining access to capital With higher education's prominent role in Development and preparing a workforce for technology Visit national competitiveness, this roundtable Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. jobs will go nowhere if the government discussion will explore curing the Technology commercialization gets all the does not sustain its support for important schizophrenia of state and national policy. innovation limelight, but more broadly TBED initiatives. In this session, we'll hear www.ssti.org States put millions of dollars into centers of based innovation (incremental, strategic, from two professional TBED lobbyists – one excellence and new buildings, but general etc.) has much more economic impact. public, one private – and a state legislator, for the latest support for higher ed is so weak that Almost all the manufacturers who want to as they outline successful goals, strategies tuition soars. Meanwhile, on the federal remain around in a few years are trying to and tactics as well as case studies for conference level, the Administration proposes funding become more innovative/strategic. New gaining public support for science and for math instruction, but freezes Pell products are only one way to achieve that. technology-based projects and programs. news! grants. We’ll consider if there’s a way to New markets for existing products can be Presenters are: break out of this cycle. A Policy Session. another. In this session, we'll look at • The Honorable Cal Hobson, Senator, Discussion led by: approaches to help firms understand real Oklahoma State Senate • Dan Berglund, President & CEO, SSTI innovation, product development and • David Robinson, Partner & Chairman of strategic repositioning. the Government Relations Group, Presenters are: Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn, LPA • Gary Conley, President, TechSolve • Paulette Shafer, Director of Government www.ssti.org • 614 .901.1690 • Gary Thompson, Executive Director, Relations, Oklahoma Center for the TechHelp Advancement of Science and Technology 18 • Schedule at a Glance N • 19

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Optional Pre-conference Workshops (separate registration required) 12:00 p.m. Lunch with Keynote Address by David Thompson — p. 5

8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions — pp. 16-17 • Technology-Commercialization Assessment and Monitoring 9:00 a.m. Full-day pre-conference workshops — pp. 6-8 • Advocating for TBED • Transforming a Regional Economy: Moving Forward Together • A Matter of Scale: Maximizing Impact from State TBED Investments • Introduction to Tech-based Economic Development • Technology Industries' Views on University Collaboration 1:00 p.m. Half-day pre-conference workshops — p. 9 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions — pp. 17, 20 • Turning Innovations into Enterprises: A Practitioner's Guide to Technology • Higher Ed and Competitiveness: Ending Our Bipolar Relationship with Higher Ed Commercialization • Commercializing Clean Energy Technologies • TBED Program Evaluation: An Introduction • From Concept to Commercialization — The Oklahoma Strategy 4:30 p.m. All workshops end 5:00 p.m. Networking reception hosted by our National Conference Sponsors 5:00 p.m. Registration closes for evening Dinner & Participants on own to explore Oklahoma City’s exciting Bricktown Evening

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6:30 p.m. Opening reception for SSTI’s 10th Annual Conference Thursday, November 2 • National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum — p. 5 7:30 a.m. SSTI Conference Bookstore opens; Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions — p. 21 Wednesday, November 1 • Seed Capital Programs: The Missing Link • University Research Parks as Part of an Effective TBED Strategy • Recent Research: Studies that Should Influence TBED Policy & Practice SSTI’s 10th Annual Conference • Cashing in on Nanotechnology

7:45 a.m. Registration and SSTI Conference Bookstore open 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions — p. 22 Continental Breakfast • New Trends in Commercialization and Intellectual Property Rights 8:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks • International Innovation Strategies: Lessons and Models for the U.S. • Top Five Reasons Influencing Tech-Firm Location Decisions 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions — p. 14 • Latest Trends in Angel Investing • Understanding the University's Role in Regional Economies 11:30 a.m. Closing Session — p. 23 • TBED Clinic • What’s Next for TBED? by Dan Berglund, SSTI President & CEO • Is There a Future for U.S. Manufacturing? 12:30 p.m. Adjournment 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions — pp. 15-16 • The People Piece of the Entrepreneurship Puzzle • Forging Local-University Partnerships for Regional Growth • Innovation and Creativity in City Regions • Understanding Innovation and Product Development 20 • Annual Conference Sessions Thursday, Nov. 2 • 21

Commercializing Clean Energy From Concept to Commercialization — Seed Capital Programs: The Missing Link Recent Research: Studies that Should Technologies The Oklahoma Strategy Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Influence TBED Policy & Practice Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. There has been a lot of focus lately on Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Alternative and renewable energy has Oklahoma has provided a model for several mobilizing angel investors, but angel For the past several years, the SSTI Weekly finally made it to the main stage – if not yet elements of many state and local TBED investment is only part of the capital Digest has included articles positing what the podium – of national energy policy. initiatives — that's one of the main reasons puzzle. For most of us, the missing piece is we think are the TBED policy implications Many of the most innovative nations SSTI is excited to bring the conference to seed capital. What else can be done, in for new papers prepared by independent around the world have announced mega- Oklahoma City. OCAST, i2E and the addition to marshalling angel investment consulting firms and academic research. million-dollar investment strategies to go Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing dollars? Considering the almost-universal Our goal is to help move TBED policy more green. Sounds good, but the challenge of Excellence are just three examples. The acknowledgment of a seed capital gap, closely toward the latest thinking on what technology adoption isn't as easy as Sooner State has one of the most there are relatively few examples of works, what doesn't, and what matters. In signing a check. This session will explore comprehensive, "full-pipeline" approaches successful public-sponsored seed capital this session, we'll present the findings from the roles state and regional efforts are to building a tech-based economy, and it programs. Are there untapped private three to four of the major studies from the playing to help U.S. firms cash in on this happens through a well-oiled portfolio of resources and unrecognized opportunities past year. In addition, we'll use the forum explosive technology sector. interrelated public-private programs. In this for leverage and collaboration that we to gather possible research topics for Presenters are: session, we'll hear how the Oklahoma should pursue? How do foundations fit this academic researchers to explore in more • Lee Cheatham, Executive Director, Strategy evolved and improves with age. picture, and do angels have a role? detail. A Policy Session. Washington Technology Center Presenters are: Presenters are: Discussion led by: • Kurt Faulhaber, Assistant Director, Clean • Michael Carolina, Executive Director, • William Paiva, Partner, Chisholm Private • Phillip Battle, Policy Analyst, SSTI Energy Incubator, IC2, University of Texas Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Capital Partners • Mark Skinner, Vice President, SSTI at Austin Science and Technology • Tom Walker, Executive Vice President & • John Slanina, Policy Analyst, SSTI • Steve Rhines, Vice President, General • Greg Main, President & CEO, i2E, Inc. Chief Operating Officer, i2E, Inc. Counsel and Director of Public Affairs, • Roy Peters, Jr., President, Oklahoma Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence, Inc. Cashing in on Nanotechnology • Amy Polonchek, Interim Executive University Research Parks as Part of an Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Director, Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce Effective TBED Strategy Nanotechnology has been hyped for many Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. years now and much of the platform There is ample evidence around the country technology's potential remains just that — that the availability of land, office space and potential. Unlike other technologies that research facilities can entice tech companies are concentrated heavily in certain areas, to locate near universities. Research parks nanotechnology has yet to form many real also provide space for university company business-centered geographic clusters: It's Wed., November 1 - 5:00 p.m. Reception spinoffs, incubators, accelerators and other a wide-open opportunity. In this session, entrepreneurial assistance efforts. But not we'll learn about two approaches that could Join us for a reception hosted by all research parks are created equal. In this serve as models for other regions hoping panel session, we'll consider some of the to cash in on nano’s potential. our national conference sponsors! lessons learned and delve into a detailed Presenters are: study of 20 mid-life (as opposed to mature • Tom Ballard, Director, Economic The best way to begin decompressing or new) research parks. Development and Partnerships, Oak from the full day of intensive conference Presenters are: Ridge National Laboratory sessions, to meet our sponsors at their • Gary Evans, CEO-U.S. Operations, ANGLE • Norm Peterson, Assistant to the exhibits, and to continue conversations Technology Group Director, Government Relations, Argonne with your fellow conference participants is • Ken Malone, Chair, Department of National Laboratory at our annual sponsors' reception. Hors Economic & Workforce Development, d'ouevres and complimentary beverages University of Southern Mississippi will be served in the exhibit area. 22 • Annual Conference Sessions

New Trends in Commercialization and Top Five Reasons Influencing Tech-Firm Resources for Transforming Regional Economies: Intellectual Property Rights Location Decisions Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. The SSTI Conference Bookstore With recent court decisions and the 2004 Why do technology companies choose publication of Innovation and Its certain locations over others? Are their Discontents: How Our Broken Patent System criteria substantially different from those of killed craftsmen and women always say economies. With nearly 200 titles — all is Endangering Innovation and Progress, more traditional industries? Do the financial Suse the right tool for the job. In the priced competitively against the nation's and What to Do About It, there has been incentives offered to attract companies multi-faceted field of tech-based economic major online and retail bookstores — the considerable discussion about what's really influence site selection? Attracting development, gaining a firm grasp of the SSTI conference bookstore provides a wrong with U.S. and global patenting high-wage tech jobs is certainly more complex issues confronting your clients, convenient place to browse and buy the policies. We'll hear how the dust seems to valuable to a community than distribution constituency or community is the first tool latest publications from the top authors in be settling and how it affects local and facilities or call centers, but what for successful program design, the field. state TBED strategies. A Policy Session. approaches work and what don't? There is implementation, and evaluation. SSTI is Panelists include: no magic formula, but in this session we’ll pleased, once again, to present our • Howard Bremer, Consultant, Wisconsin get the insights of those who help conference attendees with the world's Alumni Research Foundation companies make their decisions. single most comprehensive bookstore • Michael LaBrie, Intellectual Property Presenters include: concentrated on transforming regional www.ssti.org • 614 .901.1690 Practice Group Leader and Shareholder, • Angelos Angelou, Principal, McAfee & Taft AngelouEconomics • Angie Godwin, President, Area Development Partnership International Innovation Strategies: Lessons and Models for the U.S. Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. The U.S. may dominate the charts for patents, VC expenditures and R&D, but we haven't cornered the market on public- private initiatives to encourage innovation. In fact, a review of the innovation strategies implemented by many countries can offer models for possible adoption for states and regions across the country. This session will review the successful elements of the TBED portfolios of other provinces and countries, giving an opportunity to discuss Closing Session — Thurs., Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. what could work in the U.S. Presenters include: STI's 10th Annual Conference will wrap • Tony Hill, Principal, Capital Hill Consulting Sup with a perennial favorite: our • Mary Kavanagh, Science, Technology and What's Next for TBED? capstone session exploring the latest Education Counselor, European developments and trends affecting TBED, Commission Discussion led by: the most daunting challenges ahead, and • Charles Wessner, Director, Technology, •Dan Berglund, President and CEO, implications for TBED policymakers and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, program managers. SSTI's president and National Academies of Science (invited) SSTI CEO will serve as both provocateur and community builder in this engaging session to wrap up another SSTI conference. 24 • 22 Customizable Sessions N • 25

process each summer to develop the With 22 intensive breakout sessions conference agenda rather than having the Policy Sessions covering the full array of issues confronting agenda set by invitation or call for papers Understanding the University's Role in Commercializing Clean Energy Technologies efforts to transform regional economies, many months in advance. The result is all Regional Economies Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. SSTI's annual conference can also be topics to be discussed were ranked as Seed Capital Programs: The Missing Link viewed as several conferences under one being of highest interest or of most Is There a Future for U.S. Manufacturing? Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 • 8:30 a.m. roof. The advantage is that for one importance by SSTI's sponsors and affiliates Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. registration price you can go to any of the — your peers from around the country! Cashing in on Nanotechnology breakout sessions you wish, allowing you Given the breadth and diversity of interests Innovation and Creativity in City Regions Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 • 8:30 a.m. to tailor your professional development and perspectives present among SSTI's Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. experience to most closely match your membership, the slate of sessions is International Innovation Strategies: Lessons most pressing needs. Each 75-minute assured to offer at least one topic of A Matter of Scale: Maximizing Impact from and Models for the U.S. State TBED Investments Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 • 10:00 a.m. interest for nearly every component of the session is designed to allow ample time for Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Q&A and discussion among participants, TBED community during each of the six further deepening the session's value for time slots offering concurrent breakout Higher Ed and Competitiveness: Ending Local/Regionalism Sessions each conference registrant. Yet another sessions. In this spread, we've identified Our Bipolar Relationship with Higher Ed Understanding the University's Role in reason SSTI's annual conference stands out some of the most common interests as Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. Regional Economies for its quality and benefit. they "track" across the agenda. One-size Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 9:00 a.m. doesn't fit all so we encourage you to Recent Research: Studies that Should Influence TBED Policy & Practice The People Piece of the Entrepreneurship Additionally, SSTI uses a two-stage survey customize your conference experience. Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Puzzle Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 10:45 a.m. New Trends in Commercialization and Intellectual Property Rights Forging Local-University Partnerships for Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. Regional Growth University Sessions Entrepreneurship Sessions Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 10:45 a.m Understanding the University's Role in Latest Trends in Angel Investing Regional Economies Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. Tactical or "How To" Sessions Innovation and Creativity in City Regions Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 a.m. TBED Clinic Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 10:45 a.m. The People Piece of the Entrepreneurship Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 9:00 a.m. Forging Local-University Partnerships for Puzzle Advocating for TBED Regional Growth Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. The People Piece of the Entrepreneurship Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 10:45 a.m. Puzzle Technology-Commercialization Assessment Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 10:45 a.m. From Concept to Commercialization —The Technology Industries' Views on University and Monitoring Oklahoma Strategy Collaboration Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Understanding Innovation and Product Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. Development Seed Capital Programs: The Missing Link Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 10:45 a.m. University Research Parks as Part of an Higher Ed and Competitiveness: Ending Our Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Effective TBED Strategy Bipolar Relationship with Higher Ed Technology-Commercialization Assessment Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 • 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 • 3:45 p.m. New Trends in Commercialization and and Monitoring Intellectual Property Rights Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 2:00 p.m. Top Five Reasons Influencing Tech Firm University Research Parks as Part of an Thursday, Nov. 2 • 10:00 a.m. Location Decisions Effective TBED Strategy Advocating for TBED Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 • 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 • 2:00 p.m.

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Oklahoma individualism and romantic spirit of the is alive with the urban sounds of a thriving metropolis City’s own frontier with an outstanding collection of and the adrenaline-fueled excitement of stampeding horses historic classic and contemporary Western Art, Bricktown including works by and western flare. The city, reborn into a beautiful renaissance, hosts an array Charles Russell and of restaurants Frederic Remington. has become far more than you could ever imagine. And, and clubs, making it the state’s biggest Stroll through the the future awaiting the city is more promising than ever and best entertainment district complete life-sized western with the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Bass town, Prosperity before. The landscape of Oklahoma City is changing with new Pro Shops Outdoor World and a mile-long Junction, or find your multi-million-dollar facilities gracing the terrain. And, canal. Take a scenic tour on the favorite old-west Bricktown Water Taxi or ride the New entertainer in the an almost endless list of attractions invites fun and Century Trolley. This is one Oklahoma Western Entertainers excitement for everyone. City hotspot you won’t want to miss! Gallery. Be sure to experience all the Venturing outside other exciting attractions nearby Oklahoma City wanted the best. Now it's here. Ford Center the downtown area including; the Oklahoma History Center, is Oklahoma's state-of-the-art sports and entertainment will lead to more Lake Hefner, Remington Park Race Track, venue. The nearly 20,000 seat arena hosts major concerts, fun. The northeast the Paseo Arts Community, Coles Garden, family events, ice shows, the NBA's Oklahoma City/New quadrant of Softball Hall of Fame, Firefighters Museum Orleans Hornets and other sporting events. Oklahoma City is and 45th Infantry Division Museum. home to many Adjacent to the Ford Center is the Myriad Botanical major draws, such During your stay in Oklahoma City, Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, as the Oklahoma spend your time in the rich heritage of seventeen acres of landscaped parkland. Enter a City Zoo — one of the top zoos in the our past while enjoying all that is new. rain forest, visit a desert and explore waterfalls in nation. The Omniplex with its new Where else but Oklahoma City? the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. OmniDome large-format theater is just next door to the zoo. Often called “an North of the Myriad Botanical Gardens is the Downtown amusement park for the mind,” Arts District, a multi-million dollar complex of buildings Omniplex features more than 10 acres of enhancing the diverse cultural climate of the city. The Civic museums and attractions all under one Center Music Hall is a striking new performing arts center. roof! Hands-on science exhibits, art and Nearby is the new Oklahoma City Museum of Art, featuring cultural galleries, space artifacts and the largest display of Chihuly glass in the world. vintage aircraft keep visitors entertained and enlightened. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center, the site of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Also in the area is the expanded National Murrah Federal Building, is only a few blocks away. This Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. facility honors a decade of hope with grace and beauty. The museum preserves the rugged 28 • Host Sponsors N • 29

Through collaborative AT&T is the largest The Edmond Economic Meridian Tech Center initiatives, bold telecommunications company Development fosters regional, leadership and timely in the United States and one of Authority exists to technology-based economic facilitation, the the largest in the world. AT&T offer resources that growth through its operation Greater Oklahoma is the No. 1 U.S. provider of stimulate the growth of Edmond’s economy of the Center for Business City Chamber is firmly committed to broadband DSL, with 6.5 by creating and maintaining an optimum Development (a certified, technology developing increased discovery, innovation million lines and owns 60% of environment for both new and existing business incubator), founding sponsorship and economic prosperity in this growing Cingular Wireless, which has 52.3 million businesses, offering services that facilitate of the Oklahoma Technology and Research region. This commitment has brought forth customers. AT&T is the No. 1 U.S. provider the growth and expansion of those Park, and delivery of career and technology an economic renaissance that is of local voice services and long distance businesses and generating opportunities to training designed to support business and transforming our region into a significant voice services, and is the world's largest increase the sales tax base of the city of industry workforce needs. player in several industry clusters. directory publisher, delivering 110 million Edmond. www.eeda.com www.meridian-technology.com directories a year, as well as online. In 1993, the Chamber led the beginning of www.att.com an economic revitalization in Oklahoma City OGE Energy with the passage of MAPS (Metropolitan Corporation is the Area Projects) a five-year, $370-million sales The Ardmore Francis Tuttle Technology Center is one parent company of tax initiative that spawned nine cultural, Development of America's premier career training OG&E Electric recreational and educational projects, $2.2 Authority (ADA) centers, offering career-specific training for Services, a regulated electric utility serving billion in private investments and an is recognized as one of the nation’s top high school students and adults, training approximately 735,000 customers in a unprecedented, continuing growth phase economic development organizations. With and consulting services for business and service territory spanning 30,000 square that has yet to realize its full potential. In the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, industry, short-term training for career miles in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. 2001, the Chamber led another important Amethyst Research and the IMTEC enhancement or leisure activities and a OGE Energy is also the parent company of chapter in the city’s growth with the Headquarters, Ardmore is an ideal location variety of classes via an online campus. Enogex Inc., a natural gas pipeline business. passage of MAPS for Kids, a $680-million for technology companies. The ADA has a www.francistuttle.com www.oge.com sales tax and bond issue education initiative business incubator aimed at technology that will build seven new schools and companies. www.ardmore.org renovate 65 others in Oklahoma City Public The Oklahoma Alliance for Schools as well as provide project support Manufacturing Excellence is for the other 24 school districts with The Bartlesville a not-for-profit economic Oklahoma City students. Development Corporation, i2E, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit development organization. formed in 1996, has helped corporation supported by OCAST, working Through a network of As the economic development arm of create more than 4,000 new to expand the technology-based manufacturing extension Oklahoma City, the GOKC Chamber leads jobs and the retention of entrepreneurial economy of Oklahoma by agents, The Alliance provides business recruitment, retention and more than 3,000 jobs. The providing Oklahoma entrepreneurs, hands-on resources for improving expansion efforts in the city. The Chamber BDC manages three industrial parks researchers, inventors and college students productivity, increasing sales, and reducing also has helped create a 10-county regional encompassing more than 200 acres of with the knowledge, skills and access to costs. In partnership with other partnership to spur collaboration with other available, developed property and more capital for turning innovations into organizations, The Alliance connects economic development and governmental than 1 million square feet of industrial enterprises . . . i2E. www.i2E.org manufacturers to local expertise and state, organizations and better utilize the buildings. www.bartlesville.com regional, and national resources. region’s vast and versatile array of www.okalliance.com resources. The economic and business future is bright in the Oklahoma City region with the best yet to come. www.okcchamber.com 30 • Host Sponsors N • 31

The Oklahoma Business The Samuel Roberts Roundtable is a private- Noble Foundation sector, nonprofit The Oklahoma Department of Career and enhances agriculture corporation established in Technology Education provides leadership Over 238,000 students are served by the through fundamental, 1991 to support economic and resources to ensure standards of state system of 25 public colleges, translational and applied research development. This public- excellence throughout its system. The coordinated by the Oklahoma State programs in plant science and assisting private organization enables the private system promotes economic development by Regents for Higher Education. The regional agricultural producers and other sector to work with state government providing entrepreneurial and businesses Regents also manage programs including stewards of natural resources to achieve through the Governor’s Office and development to meet the demands of OneNet, Oklahoma’s information and their respective financial, production and Department of Commerce to encourage emerging technologies. The system telecommunications network for education quality-of life goals through consultation, business investment and job creation in includes 56 technology center campuses. and government that is affiliated with the education services, research and Oklahoma. www.okcareertech.org National Lambda Rail. www.okhighered.org demonstration. www.noble.org

The Oklahoma Strategically located Department of between Oklahoma City, The Oklahoma Center for the Commerce is the Tulsa and Wichita, Ponca Tulsa Metro Chamber Advancement of Science and Technology primary economic City Development Tulsa is home to approximately 1,000 (OCAST) fosters innovation in Oklahoma development arm of the state government. Authority is home to the technology-related companies including businesses by supporting basic, applied Our mission is to increase the quality and University Multispectral Lab, software Verizon’s and WilTel’s backbone operation and health research, manufacturing quantity of jobs available in Oklahoma by companies and one of North America’s centers. Tulsa offers a 100% digital, fiber- modernization, technology commercial- supporting communities; supporting the largest energy technology centers. Visit optic linked communications network ization and inventors assistance. New growth of existing businesses and www.goponca.com to discover our including self-healing fiber-optic rings. The initiatives soon to be offered include seed entrepreneurs; attracting new businesses; knowledge workers and technology Training for Industry Program is no cost for capital, plant sciences and nanotechnology. and promoting the development and infrastructure, all nestled in a classic qualifying new and expanding technology www.ocast.state.ok.us availability of a skilled workforce. For more American lifestyle. www.goponca.com industries. Call 918.560.0233 or visit information, visit www.OKcommerce.gov. www.TulsaChamber.com.

Oklahoma City Presbyterian Health Convention & Foundation works to Visitors Bureau increase basic bioscience Oklahoma City is Chartered in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical researchers in Oklahoma. One of only four comprehensive academic known for its dramatic revitalization. Now Research Foundation is one of the nation's The fundamental basis of all health centers in the nation, the University the heart of culture and nightlife, oldest and most respected nonprofit good practices of health is of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center downtown accommodates visitors with fine biomedical research institutes. With right knowledge. This comes from the educates and trains health professionals arts, museums and entertainment. From scientists dedicated to understanding and correct research of good scientists. Since and research scientists, offering diverse the OKC Museum of Art and the OKC curing human disease, OMRF's National its inception in 1985 PHF has given over opportunities for students, patient care and National Memorial to Bricktown…we’ve got Institutes of Health funding has grown an $102 million in grants to support medical contributing to the development of the it all. For additional information, call the average of 19 percent annually since 1998- research. www.phfokc.com biomedical industry in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors a pace virtually unmatched among U.S. www.ouhsc.edu Bureau at 1-800-CALL OKC. www.okccvb.org research centers. www.omrf.ouhsc.edu 32 • Accommodations 33 • Transportation

Hotel Air Perfect accommodations are a vital Internet access and long distance phone Oklahoma City is well served by the Will Rogers World ingredient for enabling you to get the most calls are available for a fee. Rooms include Airport, located in the southwestern area of the city. The out of SSTI's 10th Annual Conference. The a mini-bar, full menu of spa services, airport provides services for numerous passenger airlines premier professional development individual climate control, coffee maker/tea and is located approximately 10 miles from the experience for the tech-based economic service, alarm clock and more — all with Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. Taxi development community requires a facility views of downtown Oklahoma City or the service is available to the hotel for an estimated $20 fare. equally up to the task of being incredible, Bricktown Canal District to be enjoyed. Airport Express shuttles are also available for yet still affordable. transportation to the hotel for $17. Reservations are not Attendees can book their room online necessary from the airport to the hotel; however, they are This year, SSTI has reserved a block of and receive the conference pricing rate required for the return trip. Reservations can be made at rooms at the beautiful atrium-style of $135. Under "Check Rates and (877) 688-3311. Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Availability" on the hotel website (at left Center Hotel. With general features such as below), simply enter the dates for the Additionally, METRO Transit, Oklahoma City’s public transit a full-service business center and indoor SSTI conference and "ANCANCA" in the authority, provides services from Will Rogers World Airport pool & whirlpool, one is able to stay Group Code box. This special pricing rate to downtown. Please visit the Metro Transit website, connected to the office while enjoying into expires Oct. 9, 2006. gometro.org, for route schedules and fares. the comforts of the hotel. Twenty-four-hour room service, a fitness center complete Be sure to visit the hotel website to learn Rail with cardiovascular equipment and free more about on-site dining options or Amtrak provides daily service from Fort Worth to Oklahoma weights, and an airline reservation desk are leisure activities within close proximity. As City via the Heartland Flyer. Amtrak’s Oklahoma City train just a few amenities at one's disposal. an SSTI conference participant, you expect station is located downtown, approximately 0.3 miles from quality, and the Renaissance Oklahoma City the hotel. Rooms are classically styled with touches of Convention Center Hotel delivers it at an whimsy in warm, vibrant colors, accented outstanding value. Bus by the new bed from Renaissance with custom duvets, clouds of pillows and Union Bus Station is the major bus terminal in Oklahoma luxury linens. Unlimited in-room high-speed City. It serves Greyhound as well as several other charter bus companies, and is conveniently located a quarter mile west of the hotel. Please contact the Union Bus Station at -- 405-235-6425 for scheduling information. Parking Renaissance Oklahoma City If you are driving or renting a car, the hotel offers daily Convention Center Hotel parking for $8 or valet service for $18 per day. 10 N. Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 228-8000

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