Developing Community-Based Venture Financing Webinar

Date: Thursday, January 21
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST
Cost: $85 for IEDC members, $125 for Non-members
Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 20

http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Venture_Financing

Businesses that start up and grow in your community are the backbone of the local economy. Unfortunately, the recession has shown how lean financial times can harm the growth of early-stage and growing entrepreneurial companies.

Venture capital, angel funding and other financing options all have been in short supply over the past year - yet some communities still have been able to help their entrepreneurs. By taking proactive and creative steps to establish new sources of funding, these communities have been able to ensure that new companies can get the financing they need to grow and be successful.

The webinar will highlight:
• Two successful community case studies
• Details on what worked well
• How to replicate part or all of these programs locally

Your Expert Instructors:
Steven W. Weathers, CEcD
President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnerships, Toledo, OH

Ronald Kitchens, CEcD
Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Michigan First, Kalamazoo, MI

Space is limited! Register today: http://events.iedconline.org/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=WEBI…

Web Seminars are Easy & Convenient!
Here are just a few ways that we have made it easy for you:
• All you need is an internet connection & a telephone land line!
• One registration is good for the whole office – invite your staff into the conference room for maximum benefit.
• No travel, no hotel and no lost days from the office. It couldn't be easier!