Two Worthy Websites

bankrate.com & flatechtransfer.org

Barbara Miracle | 3/1/2006

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Rate Watch
bankrate.com

Whether you want to compare rates for a home equity loan or learn about line-of-credit strategies, check out this popular site from North Palm Beach-based Bankrate. The website surveys approximately 4,800 financial institutions in all 50 states.

Tech Transfer
flatechtransfer.org

The third annual Florida Tech Transfer Conference will be held May 22-23, 2006, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. The event will showcase the state universities' commercialization and licensing opportunities. Register online ($295 before April 30) at flatechtransfer.org.

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