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December 2001 Presenters

TweenPlace of Cincinnati, LLC

Contact Information
Doug Arthur
4645 Schinkal Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513-467-0018
arthurdh@fuse.net

Business Brief
TweenPlace is a national-franchise-to-be, launching its first prototype in 2002, and targeting a $10 billion under-served segment of the supervised care market. TweenPlace is leadership training, disguised as recreation, exclusively for "tweens" (children age 10-14). Services are offered in two modes: TweenPlace Summer teaches the kids to problem-solve "as if they were in charge" on behind-the-scenes "Discovery Trips" to sites of technology, government, and arts, 8am-5pm, all summer long. TweenPlace AfterSchool provides tween supervision till 6:30pm on school days, and features supervised homework completion by certified teachers and specialized instruction in such less conventional activities as karate, pop choreography and skateboard hot-dogging. Designed for replication, the 2002 Cincinnati launch will lead to as many as 250 operations in 5 years.

Bellwether Software Company

Contact Information
William J. Arnold, Owner
9900 Shelbyville Road, Suite 6B
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
502-426-5463
bill@minimaxinfo.com

Business Brief
Bellwether Software markets and supports its proprietary Purchasing Management eXtra (PMX) software. PMX is a cross-industry product that automates the procurement and inventory processes for small and mid-size companies.

Quantum Dot Technologies

Contact Information
Allyn Armstrong
545 MetroPlace South
Suite 100
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-946-3450

Business Brief
This pioneering Nanoscience Company was formed to become the dominant player and innovative market leader in quantum dot, solid-state, light emitting surfaces. The proven, proprietary technology promises radical improvements in color, brightness, life, and efficiency for specialized lighting applications, including light-emitting diodes, flat panel displays, and other opto-electronic devices. Initial production units are being built for certification and sale with rapid growth expected.

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