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09/19/2011: NEWS Marketplace/Northern Plains Invention Showcase & Contest and the Bright Ideas Showcase & Contest!
09/13/2011: NEWS RELEASE Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Communities to be Recognized at Statewide Event
08/01/2011: NEWS RELEASE Registration for the Marketplace/Northern Plains Invention Showcase and Contest is now open.
Midwest Applied Technologies LLC Receives Support from
CCAT for “Site Saver®” Vascular Access Device
February 11, 2011
Midwest Applied Technologies has been awarded a market study from the Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT), San Bernardino. The market study will help to identify different market segments to support the integration of its patented vascular access stabilization device into the areas of IV therapy including health facilities, first responders and war fighters to help reduce the number of IV failures and associated costs involved.
CCAT is funded by the United States Navy to help innovative emerging technology companies transition their products into military and commercial markets.
“We hope the market study will reveal the true potential for what we think is a promising medical device”, said Dr. Timothy Gerrity, Director of the Alliance for Commercialization of Technology, the organization that oversees CCAT.
“CCAT's support for the integration of the Site Saver® technology into commercial healthcare will help to define a new standard of care for individuals needing IV therapy while reducing healthcare costs long-term. In addition to the work being completed with CCAT and continued sales efforts, we are currently in early discussions with two companies interested in licensing the Site Saver® technology and will be appearing at two nursing conferences in Canada in the weeks ahead in support of those discussions.” says Bob Heitkamp, President of Midwest Applied Technologies LLC.
About Midwest Applied Technologies LLC.
Midwest Applied Technologies is a “new concept development” company committed to the “enhancement of the human experience through infinite technologies”. Our goal is to help in the development and fast track of new products to market. The Site Saver® is a completely new concept in the medical field of vascular access, with the H-400 model being the first in a line of high tech new options for health care technicians to help improve patient outcomes.
Midwest Applied Technologies LLC., a North Dakota small business was founded in 2008 by Bob Heitkamp to help bring new products to market. The Site Saver currently has been nominated for a 2011 Edison Award, and past winner of numerous other awards such as Marketplace of Ideas, InnovateND, Minnesota Inventors Congress and the World’s Best Technology Showcase (top 100).
For more information, visit www.matnd.com
The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT) is a program of the Alliance for Commercialization of Technology (ACT) at California State University, San Bernardino. With funding from the US Navy, CCAT helps innovative emerging technology companies transition their products into military and commercial markets. CCAT provides business and technical support in the form of market research studies, business plan development, technology matchmaking, and product development. Since 2002 ACT, with the CCAT program, has helped over 50 technology companies build their products and businesses.
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple signs the 2011
Entrepreneurship Week Proclamation proclaiming
February 19-26, 2011, as North Dakota Entrepreneurship Week!
The Honorable Jack Dalrymple, Governor of North Dakota, signs the official proclamation recognizing February 19-26, 2011, as Entrepreneurship Week in North Dakota. On hand to witness the signing were back row from left to right Alaina Beckert, Jacob Rader, Lucas Mayer, Lauren Bucholtz, and Samantha Clark, Northridge Elementary School; Audrey Kroll, Marketplace for Kids; Kevin Reisenauer, ND Department of Career and Technical Education; Mike Seminary, Marketplace for Kids Board of Directors; Jerald Lemar, Northridge Elementary School Instructor; Alex Harris, Wilton Public School and inventor of Helmet Airbag; Luke Frigstad, Bradyn Just, and Briana Darger, Northridge Elementary School. Front row from left to right Dylan Stockert and Lauren Oster , Northridge Elementary School; Ian Ridenhour, Home School Student and inventor of Animal Attack Trading Card Game; Governor Jack Dalrymple; Katie Harris, Wilton Public School; Katie Bahr and Sydney Trottier, Northridge Elementary School.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 JANUARY 2011
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Title-holder accepts role as community leader
MEET MISS INDIAN NATIONS
BISMARCK (UTN) – “I see the crown as much more than just being about the individual,” said Evereta Thinn, a 27-year-old Dine’ woman from the Navajo Nation in Arizona. “I’ve really wanted it to be more than just going around making appearances.”
The crown, a shiny, unmistakable symbol of her reign, has been hers to wear since last fall, when she became the eighteenth Miss Indian Nations during the 2010 United Tribes International Powwow.
“Each Miss Indian Nations has made it their own throughout the years; they’re the ones who decide how they want their year to run,” she said.
Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, the pageant has been a showcase for tribal culture and not strictly a beauty contest in the sense of other pageants. Previous title-holders have been called upon by United Tribes to use their special talents in music and cultural awareness to make presentations before tribal and mainstream audiences all over the country.
Thinn clearly enjoys the opportunity to travel. She makes it a point to visit schools wherever she goes and reach out to kids.
As a child growing up in Shonto, Arizona, with fewer than 1,000 people, Thinn never heard about tribal royalty.
“Let’s see, we have one store, one laundry mat and a chapter house for the people who represent us. Oh, and the nearest Wal-Mart is about an hour away!”
In Shonto, like small communities throughout Indian Country, everyone seems to know everyone else.
“I really care about the kids and I understand that it takes a community to raise a kid and I know that because my community has helped me get to where I am.”
Asked how children respond to her, she laughed and said the most commonly asked question is about the crown: “Is the crown really made out of metal? Or is it real heavy? Or can I touch it? then can I wear it?” She smiles and continues, “Even to just let them do that I think it gives them hope, something to look forward to. Like, ‘I wanna be like her!’”
Thinn started competing in pageants in college and was crowned Miss Indian Arizona State University 2003-04, Miss Indian Arizona 2007-08, and Miss Indian World 1st Runner-Up 2009.
In college she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and American Indian studies from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. She plans to continue her education by studying international law. She hopes to lobby for indigenous issues once she receives a law degree and eventually enter the Peace Corps.
Thinn recently started an internship in Washington, DC with the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, and is also attending American University part time.
Many of her engagements as Miss Indian Nations have been of the appearances variety. At parades and entertainment events, she raises awareness about tribes and tribal people, and educates about the Dine’ (Navajo) culture as a Native ambassador. But she aspires to do projects with an impact.
“As a title holder, I think you are looked at as a leader in the community,” said Thinn. “We look up to our leaders…they should provide some type of community service or community project.”
Her priority community project is to be able to hold a youth conference, or create a conference-like tour, to inspire young people and encourage and motivate them to follow their dreams and passions.
“If you want to go to school, if you have an artistic ability or talent, don’t be afraid to keep on going. It’s time that young people step into the roles of leadership and prepare to become leaders,” she said. “And not forget our young kids because we want to make sure they have the right tools as they grow up to make decisions for us too.”
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Evereta Thinn, Dine’, Miss Indian Nations XVIII, speaking at the State Capitol in Bismarck, ND.
United Tribes News photo Dennis J. Neumann
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