ACG Boston to Host Second Annual Tech Growth Conference.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Second Annual Tech Growth Conference BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2003 Panels Examine How to Grow; How to Fund Growth; Panelists Include Executives from EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. , Avid, Summit Partners; Dick Syron, Chairman of Thermo Electron Thermo Electron Corporation (TMO (NYSE)) (incorporated 1956) is a major provider of analytical instruments and services for a variety of domains. Thermo has revenues of over $2 billion, and employs 11,000 people in 30 countries. , to be Keynote The Boston Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG ACG American College of Gastroenterology; angiocardiography; apexcardiogram. AcG accelerator globulin (coagulation factor V). AcG accelerator globulin (clotting factor V). Boston) will host its Second Annual Tech Growth Conference, "Playing by Darwin's Rules: Growth Strategies for Challenging Economic Times," at the Burlington Marriott, Burlington, MA, on Monday, November 3, from 12:30-6 p.m. Registration fees are $125 for ACG members, and $165 for non-members before October 24, and $150 and $190 respectively after October 24. The Second Annual Tech Growth Conference is for both later stage and venture-backed companies seeking access to capital and expert insight and information on strategies for growth. This event is in keeping with ACG Boston's mission to keep New England's executives at the forefront of today's most important issues surrounding corporate growth. When: Monday, November 3, 2003 Time: 12:30-6 p.m. Where: Burlington Marriott 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Capital for Technology Exhibit Successful business plans and transactions need capital to succeed. At the first Capital for Technology exhibit, 20 venture capital and later stage equity investors will provide business executives, entrepreneurs and deal makers an efficient way to get a better understanding of the range of capital options available in the market today. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: How to Grow Panel This panel explores how financiers and dealmakers are leveraging corporate development strategies to creatively grow organizations and put them in a position of strength as the economy accelerates. Panelists: Peter Howe Columnist, Boston Globe, Moderator Mike Cody, VP Bus Dev, EMC Ben Gomes-Casseras Professor, Brandeis University Brandeis University, at Waltham, Mass.; coeducational; chartered and opened 1948. Although Brandeis was founded by members of the American Jewish community, the university operates as an independent, nonsectarian institution. Bob Schecter CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , NMS See NetWare Management System. Communications Ethan Jacks VP Business Development, Avid Technology "Avid" redirects here. For the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" educational program, see AVID. Avid Technology, Inc NASDAQ: AVID is an American company specializing in video and audio production technology; specifically, digital non-linear media editing (NLE) 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: How to Fund Growth This panel of experts on technology financing examines how and where entrepreneurs obtain the capital to grow, and how creativity and flexibility are key to securing financing on acceptable terms. Panelists: Mary Anne Kane Reporter, NECN NECN New England Cable News NECN National Emergency Communications Network (FEMA) , Moderator John Hession Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery Tom Roberts Thomas William Roberts (8 March 1856–14 September 1931), usually known simply as Tom, was a famous Australian artist and a key member of the Heidelberg School. Life Managing Partner, Summit Partners Bill Styslinger CEO, SeaChange International 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker Dick Syron serves Thermo Electron Corporation as executive chairman, a full-time position he has held since November 2002, and as chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Syron joined Thermo Electron in June 1999 as its chief executive officer and became chairman of the board in January 2000. Beginning in January 2000, he led a major reorganization to establish Thermo Electron as an integrated operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. focused on core instrument businesses. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Networking Reception Wrap up the conference with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and a chance to connect with the dealmakers driving the deals for New England's technology community. About ACG Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (www.acg.org) is the premier association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. ACG promotes the interests of its members, who have assumed leadership roles in strategic corporate growth, by offering a forum for quality programs, education and networking. ACG has nearly 7,000 members representing 5,000 companies in 46 chapters throughout North America, Europe and in Mexico. 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