AllMeetings.com Shines at Upside Showcase of New Technology Companies.Business Editors Showcase A showcase, or vitrine, is a glassed-in cabinet or case for displaying delicate or valuable articles such as objects d'art or merchandise in a shop, museum, or house. 2000 PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2000 For the past two days, Allmeetings.com, a new company with a robust technology that helps corporate and consumer meeting planners save time and money, has been attracting the attention 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. (VCs), potential strategic partners and national media at Upside Upside The potential dollar amount by which the market or a stock could rise. Notes: This is basically an educated guess on how high a stock could go in the near future. See also: Bull, Downside magazine's Showcase in Palm Springs. Comprised of only 150 new technology companies handpicked from hundreds of applicants, Showcase is a launching pad for companies that will shape the digital economy. &uot;AllMeetings.com is thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to have been recognized by Upside as one of the hottest technology start-ups,&uot; said Megan Tobin-Jones, AllMeetings.com vice president of Marketing. &uot;Within the past two days, we have demonstrated the value of our technology and, more importantly, our business model, capturing the interest of VCs and other potential partners.&uot; Information on Upside Showcase is available at http://www.upsideevents.com/showcase. About AllMeetings.com Launched in May of 1999, AllMeetings.com offers planners dramatic savings in both time and money by revolutionizing the meeting planning process. Users can search thousands of properties to receive hotel information, send electronic RFPs, and obtain results classed by an overall meeting budget, including airfare air·fare n. Fare for travel by aircraft. Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance . The nature of this proprietary search provides unbiased results based on costs, and then assists users in making a decision based on their meeting needs. For additional information on AllMeetings.com or their new meeting planning and budgeting tools, visit their Web site at http://www.allmeetings.com or call (702) 558-9900 x860. |
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