Western Massachusetts Venture Forum "Where Ideas Meet Money" ™Now, just the Facts
No meetings during the 2002-2003 SeasonStories From the Funding Front
Featured Speaker:
John Hodgman, former CEO of MTDC Hodgman, former CEO of Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation, and an investor in over 100 companies, will share his insight and experience on getting from plan to cash.
The panel of presenters will discuss their experiences after presenting at the forum and will include:
John Gannon, CASTion's CEO, will describe how he went from presenting his plan at the Forum to closing a $2,450,000 investment. John Reed from BioShelters, will discuss how a Forum presentation put him in contact with help and resources Jaimie Page from CROSSKATES, will detail his company's development. Joseph Steig, former CFO of Hot Roofs, will detail his experiences.
Program - REVISED - Starts at 5:30 PM:
5:30 p.m.Registration/Networking 6:00 p.m.Featured Speaker 6:45 p.m.One minute pitches by entrepreneurs 7:00 p.m.Panel Discussion - Forum Presenter's experiences 7:45 p.m.Your Questions
More Details and flyer for printing (PDF format) This is the last session of the 2001-2002 season, more coming in the fall
If you have an idea for a new business (or to grow one you own),the resources to invest in a venture or want to learn about how businesses are grown, don't miss this chance to see ideas and money meet!
The Western Massachusetts Venture Forum is here to promote entrepreneurial activity and economic growth in Western Masssachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
There is an admission charge of $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
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