2009 Florida Venture Forum Early Stage Capital Conference - Call for Sponsors and Presenting Companies.TAMPA, Fla. -- On May 15, 2009, the Florida Venture Forum will host its second Annual Early Stage Venture Capital Conference at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida. The Florida Venture Forum is now calling for outstanding private companies from the state of Florida to apply to be presenters at the Conference. The Florida Venture Forum is Florida's premier organization focused on assisting entrepreneurs of emerging companies as they develop their businesses and raise capital. The statewide organization is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. The principal purpose of the Annual Conference is to showcase approximately 10-12 early stage, high growth private companies before a national audience of venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. , angel investors An individual who invests his or her own money in a private company, which is typically a startup. An angel investor is not an employee or member of a bank, venture capital firm or other financial institution that normally makes such investments. , private equity investors and investment bankers Investment Banker A person representing a financial institution that is in the business of raising capital for corporations and municipalities. Notes: An investment banker may not accept deposits or make commercial loans. . These entrepreneurial en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. companies should have talented management teams, proprietary technology, high growth potential and should be currently seeking early stage funding. Companies wishing to submit an application to present at the Conference must apply online at www.floridaventureforum.org. Note: Click on Presenter Application under the 2009 Early Stage Venture Capital Conference icon. Create a log-in I.D. and password. Potential presenters are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Please note the final deadline is Friday, April 17, 2009. The Florida Venture Forum does not accept hard copy submissions. These applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of venture capitalists and private equity investors throughout the Southeast. As part of its continued efforts to extend its outreach Outreach is an effort by an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. throughout Florida and the southeastern U.S., officials with the Florida Venture Forum are working to develop an effective entrepreneurial network In business, entrepreneurial networks are social organizations offering different types of resources to start or improve entrepreneurial projects. Having adequate human resources is a key factor for entrepreneurial achievements. to assist with sourcing and ongoing support of early stage companies. The Florida Venture Forum is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. outstanding entrepreneurial companies in all industries throughout the state of Florida. The selected presenters are not only profiled before a national venture capital audience, they also receive substantial and valuable education in areas such as business plan writing, public speaking (and "pitching") and venture capital negotiations. 2009 Early Stage Conference Sponsorships are also available. Sponsorships range from $2500 (University Level) to $7500 (Presenting Level). Details are available on our website at www.floridaventureforum.org. For any questions regarding the Conference, please email Robin Kovaleski, the Florida Venture Forum's Executive Director, or Pat Schneider Pat Schneider (born 1934 in Ava, Missouri) is an American writer, poet and editor. Biography Schneider was educated at Central College in Missouri, and gained an MA in Religious Studies from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California . , Program Director at robin@floridaventureforum.org; pat@floridaventureforum.org or call 813-335-8116. For additional information about the Florida Venture Forum, please visit the website at www.floridaventureforum.org. |
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