Event Details
UVANY Capital District Capital Forum
Panel Discussion: “Accelerate 518”
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn, 100 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY
Join us for a discussion of programs available to entrepreneurs in the “518” area code. Panelists include:
Moderator: Jeff Rothenberg, Esq., Chairman, Tech Council at CEG and Managing Partner, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, P.C.
Peter Pritchard, Manager – Technology Matching, Center for Economic Growth
Richard Frederick, Director, Emerging Venture Ecosystem (EVE), RPI
Bela Musits, Dean, School of Management, Union Graduate College
Michael Hickey, Executive in Residence, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Incubator Program, Siena College
Eugene K. Schuler, Executive Director, Linc | The Lighting CultivatorTM
David W. Dussault, Executive Director, Innogen Business Accelerator
Introducing a new feature for Entrepreneurs:
Investor Office Hours: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Union Graduate College: 80 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Entrepreneurs can apply to have a one-on-one conversation with an early stage investor. Bring your questions, concerns and problems to an expert. This is a unique learning opportunity, not a pitch session. Applications must be received by Friday, March 9 in order to be considered. Apply when you register for the evening event. The event will also offer an opportunity to personally network with Upstate and NYC capital providers; legal and accounting firms; and others interested in venture and private equity transactions.
Who should attend:
- Entrepreneurs seeking capital
- Established businesses seeking growth capital
- Capital Providers looking to invest in upstate New York companies
- Angel Investors seeking partners for future investing
- Students interested in private equity
- Professional advisors seeking to gain information to help clients
- Students with new business ideas, looking for funding
Evening Agenda:
5:00 – 6:00
Registration, Networking Reception, Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres
6:00
Program
Welcome, UVANY Overview: Dan Penberthy , UVANY President
Panel Discusttion: Accelerate 518
Q & A with panelists
Entrepreneur Presentations
7:45 – 9:00
Networking Reception, Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres
Event Fees
Admission:
UVANY Members: $30.00 Paid in Advance / $45.00 At the Door
Non- Members: $55.00 Paid in Advance / $70.00 At the Door
Students: $25.00 Paid in Advance / $35.00 At the Door
Read more and Register Here…
