Archive for April, 2020

NanoBCA Monthly Conference Call – 4/22 2PM ET

Posted on April 22nd, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

This is a reminder that we will be having our monthly NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) conference call today.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/897048541

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 897-048-541

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AGENDA

2:00-2:05  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincent@nanobca.org

Happy Earth Day! April 22nd, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual celebration of the environmental movement. In 1970, according to EarthDay.org, about 20 million Americans assembled to demand greater attention to the protection of the planet. Since then, activists around the world have gathered each year to mark the day.

Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
The Washington Post

House expected to vote on changing rules to allow remote voting
The Hill

2:05-2:15  EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

EPA Seeks Public Comment on First Batch of Draft Scope Documents

Recent Federal Developments

2:15-2:25 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:25-2:40 Manufacturing in America Post COVID-19
Ed Youdell
President & CEO
FMA – Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International
ed@fmanet.org

2:40-2:45 Q&A

2:45  Conclusion

Special Edition COVID-19: NanoBCA Conference Call – Today 4/8 2PM ET

Posted on April 8th, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

This is a reminder that we will be having a COVID-19 Special Edition NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) conference call today.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/355487685

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 355-487-685

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/355487685

Please mute your line if you are not speaking.  Thank you.

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AGENDA

2:00-2:01  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincent@nanobca.org

Court strikes down EPA suspension of Obama-era greenhouse gas rule
The Hill

Senate aims to approve more small business aid on Thursday
The Hill

2:01-2:10 COVID-19 Update
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

PRESENTATION: The Coronavirus Pandemic: What Are the Options?

2:10-2:20  EHS UpdateLynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

EPA Publishes Draft Risk Evaluation of Asbestos, Will Hold Virtual Peer Review Meeting

Recent Federal Developments

COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program
March 26, 2020

2:20-2:35 Innovative Nanotechnology Coating Could Ease Critical Shortage of Masks
Improves protection for health, emergency professionals
Shay Curran, PhD
Chairman & CEO, Integricote, Inc.
scurran@integricote.com

VIDEO: UH Professor Presents Idea on How to Make Face Masks More COVID-19 Efficient

Improving Protection: Nanotech Coating Developed by UH Researchers Improves Protective Abilities of Surgical Masks
University of Houston

2:35-2:45  Wall Street Update
Scott Livingston
CEO, Livingston Securities
scott@livingstonsecurities.com

2:45-2:55 Q&A

2:55  Conclusion

Looking forward to today’s call.