The Innovation Director functions to assess, consult, and train on manufacturing needs, issues and technology. Their provide extension services to assist manufacturers in identifying, evaluating and implementing opportunities for business and technology improvements. By building strong relationships and providing ongoing support with the manufacturing business community and other partners, the Innovation Director serves as a key point of contact for companies seeking continuous improvement, capacity development, standards qualification, and innovation for competing in domestic and international markets.

International Technology & Trade Ventures is about special projects that need to go global. ITTV has quietly provided matchmaking, marketing, and product development services to the trade and technology communities for almost a decade. Services provided include:-custom market research for new products-developing market entry strategies-product launch-sales/distribution network development-business development-funding and investment development-non-profit management-non-profit leadershipNanotechnology and MEMS influenced or enable applications for food, water, energy, construction and education are my favorite technology market sectors to work in. ITTV is also involved in sustainable cities, economic development, and technology and entrepreneurship capacity development.