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Western Massachusetts Venture Forum

@ American International College – www.massventureforum.org

Where Ideas Meet Money

Tuesday, September 25

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

American International College

Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center

If you have an idea for a new business or to grow an existing one, the resources to invest in
a venture or want to learn about how businesses grow, come see ideas and money meet! The
Forum promotes entrepreneurial activity in Western Masssachusetts and Northern Connecticut.

Featured Speaker Panel

Russell Howard, Managing Director, Berkshire Capital

Richard Steele, Managing Partner, Summer Street Capital

Partners, LLC

Richard Cranshaw, Account Officer, Capitol Resource Funding

Getting The Money

Business Plan Presentation

John Gannon, President & CEO, CASTion® Corporation

Program:

6:00 p.m. Registration/Networking

6:30 p.m. One minute pitches by entrepreneurs

6:50 p.m. Plan Presentation – CASTion® Corporation

7:30 p.m. Networking

8:00 p.m. Panel Presentation – Getting The Money

8:45 p.m. Your Questions

Upcoming Forums: November 27,
2001 & January 22, 2002

Directions & How to submit your business plan on back
$5 members
$10 non-members