Western Colorado Venture Forum
Thursday, October 2nd
Two Rivers Convention Center
Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.
This year’s theme is “Money Day” and will feature a day of Training for Entrepreneurs, the Elevator Pitch Competition, and the Annual Banquet.
Training for Entrepreneurs
9:00am to 4:00pm
In these somewhat uncertain economic times learning how to avoid pitfalls and brushing up on your business skills is imperative. This is a perfect opportunity for start-up or existing business owners and managers to learn about doing business on the Western Slope. If you are just starting out, “Track A” includes How to Start a Business, Bookkeeping Basics, and Understanding Cash Flow. If you are already in business “Track B” includes Tax Strategies, Advanced Bookkeeping, Cash Management and Finance 101.
Elevator Pitch
4:30pm
During this year’s event five companies will give their “Elevator Pitch” to a panel of esteemed judges. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize! The Elevator Pitch Competition has become a favorite activity of the Venture Forum.
What is an Elevator Pitch? An ‘Elevator Pitch” is a quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.
The Venture Forum Banquet
6:00pm
Join us in a Celebration of Entrepreneurship in the Grand Valley! We’ll start out with a Cocktail Reception and Dinner so you have time to relax and network with new business people or catch up with old friends. Then join us in welcoming James Saad of Movers Suite Software as our keynote speaker. He has quite a story to tell about the true entrepreneurial spirit! We’ll wrap-up the evening with an Incubator Client Company Graduation Celebration and the announcement of the Elevator Pitch Winner. This will be a wonderful evening of sharing ideas and experiences with friends and colleagues – both old and new!
Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.
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Angel Capital Summit * Rockies Venture Club * November 21 in Denver
The Rockies Venture Club is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss. RVC is currently soliciting entrepreneurs who would like to present on their company at the conference. This unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination. Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments. To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
RVC: Angel Capital Summit
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Entrepreneurship relies on one simple thing: support... support in the way of money and in the way of real world advice and input all geared to help early-stage ventures succeed. The Rockies Venture Club, Colorado's premier entrepreneurial networking organization, has celebrated over two decades supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship and in helping to launch countless start-up businesses.
The Rockies Venture Club is proud to announce it is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Apply
We don't simply review each nomination, then "pick the winners." Our unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination.Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments.
Get Started
To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org. There, you will find step-by-step instructions. Make sure your apply through the RVC group. The RVC will be notified automatically when you submit your application. You must submit your application by Friday, October 10. You will be notified early the following week whether you have been selected to audition in front of our screening committee. The screening committee will hold auditions between October 22nd and 24th. Please keep those dates open on your calendar. After presenting to the RVC screening committee, the RVC will pass along its final selections to the ACS Executive Screening Team who will then choose the companies to present at the ACS. There is no fee to apply. However, once selected to present, companies will be required to submit a registration form and a $300/$350 fee (members/non-members). There will be a mandatory "pitch practice" one week before the event.For information on Rockies Venture Club visit www.rockiesventureclub.org. Questions?
Call the RVC office at 303.831.4174, or visit www.angelcapitalsummit.org.
Entrepreneurship relies on one simple thing: support... support in the way of money and in the way of real world advice and input all geared to help early-stage ventures succeed. The Rockies Venture Club, Colorado's premier entrepreneurial networking organization, has celebrated over two decades supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship and in helping to launch countless start-up businesses.
The Rockies Venture Club is proud to announce it is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Apply
We don't simply review each nomination, then "pick the winners." Our unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination.Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments.
Get Started
To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org. There, you will find step-by-step instructions. Make sure your apply through the RVC group. The RVC will be notified automatically when you submit your application. You must submit your application by Friday, October 10. You will be notified early the following week whether you have been selected to audition in front of our screening committee. The screening committee will hold auditions between October 22nd and 24th. Please keep those dates open on your calendar. After presenting to the RVC screening committee, the RVC will pass along its final selections to the ACS Executive Screening Team who will then choose the companies to present at the ACS. There is no fee to apply. However, once selected to present, companies will be required to submit a registration form and a $300/$350 fee (members/non-members). There will be a mandatory "pitch practice" one week before the event.For information on Rockies Venture Club visit www.rockiesventureclub.org. Questions?
Call the RVC office at 303.831.4174, or visit www.angelcapitalsummit.org.
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