Free Discussion on Expanding Businesses Into Global Markets at Harrisburg University

Dec. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- Budding entrepreneurs and well-established regional businesses can learn what it takes for a Pennsylvania company to become a global leader in its industry during a free presentation from senior leaders of Thermacore scheduled to occur from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, December 9th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Forty years ago, thermal technology entered a new era, as Thermacore turned a then-experimental technology into a viable choice for engineers and designers. Today the Lancaster-based company has 180 employees in 5 locations (including one in United Kingdom). Thermacore's vision is dedicated to becoming the global leader producing custom high-performance thermal management solutions. Themacore CEO & President Jerome E. Toth  and other company leaders will present on the Lancaster-based company’s strategy to expand its competitiveness worldwide.  

Sponsored by the Entrepreneur Club at Harrisburg University, the event is scheduled to occur from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, December 9th.  The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. The event is FREE but seating is limited to 125.  Light Refreshments will be provided.  RSVP online at http://www.harrisburgu.edu/news/event-registration.php or via email at CONNECT@HarrisburgU.edu , too.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is located at 326 Market Street.  The Harrisburg Parking Authority operates a garage within Harrisburg University’s building. It is accessible from 4th Street. The garage is fully automated and there is a cash-only payment machine on the first floor. If you are using the Harrisburg Parking Authority operated lot within the Academic Center, please take the elevator to Floor 1 and check in with the Security Desk. You will need to enter floor number “1” at the kiosk adjacent to the elevators; there are no buttons inside the elevator cars. The kiosk will direct you to the appropriate elevator car.  Information on parking rates and directions to the University are found online at http://www.harrisburgu.net/campuslife/directions.php#parking
Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.

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Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.