The new economy demands a new type of entrepreneur. They need to be smarter, compete harder, and move faster. If you want to attract investment you must be better prepared. This free seminar will prepare you for what's to come. It will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Zions Bank 3rd Floor Conference Center. The Conference Center is located at 40 E St. George Blvd.
In this workshop on business planning and entrepreneurship in the new economy, they'll help you analyze your company or proposed company – identify its strengths and show you how to overcome its weaknesses. You'll use the same tools and techniques the Wayne Brown Institute uses to select companies for its Investors Choice® venture capital conferences.
Each attendee will receive:
- Comprehensive course materials
- MountainWest Capital Network Deal Flow Book
- The opportunity to have candid conversations with key venture professionals
At the end of this free seminar you'll be able to have your questions answered by a panel of venture professionals.
For additional information please go online to www.venturecapital.org or call at 801-595-1141.
Panel of venture professionals:
Bradley Bertoch
Wayne Brown Institute
President of WBI, member of Olympus Angels and a former venture partner of Hamilton BioVentures.
Dale Richards
Gateway Capital Management
Has assisted hundreds of companies with business optimization and capital raising activities
David Rudd
Ballard, Spahr, Andrews, & Ingersoll
Leader in securities and business law specializing in venture transactions.
Jill Elliss
USTAR/Southern Utah Angels/SEED Dixie
Dixie Business Alliance Director, Dixie Angels manager and former regional director of the Small Business Development Center.
William F. Pratt, Ph.D.
USTAR, and Southern Utah TOIP Director
Has over 30 years of experience in business development, technology development and management, and most recently served as the chairman of SUU's Integrated Engineering & Technology Department.
