Gulf Coast Venture Forum Monthly Meetings Set for April 7 in Sarasota and April 8 in Naples; Six Florida Entrepreneurs to Present
For the first time, the Gulf Coast Venture Forum will present 6 entrepreneurs in one "Lightening Round" meeting.
Naples, FL, April 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) President Tim Cartwright would like to notify existing members and those interested in membership of the upcoming monthly meetings of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum.
The Sarasota Chapter meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd of the Arts. The Naples meeting will be held on the next day, Thursday, April 8, at the Tiburon Golf Course Members Club Room from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., 2610 Tiburon Drive in Naples and is sponsored by TIB Bank.
The April meetings will prove to be fast moving and exciting as six Florida entrepreneurs will present their new businesses to the membership/attendees. In these last two meetings of the 2009-2010 season, the presenting companies will be featured in a “Lightening Round” of presentations.
“We’re excited to have six presenting companies for April,” said Cartwright. “This is the first time in our history of the organization that we have offered this many companies the opportunity to present their business plans to the membership. We are dedicated to helping new upcoming entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida grow their businesses through local investments.”
These April meetings are the last of the 2009-2010 season of company presentations. In May, the Annual Member Meeting will be held in Naples and is a meeting for the combined membership of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum from both the Naples and Sarasota chapter.
The purpose of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum is to promote the success of Southwest Florida's new and emerging businesses by bringing together the best entrepreneurs, early stage venture capital firms and Angel Investors. They promote the success of the region's new and emerging businesses by bringing together entrepreneurs, educational resources, capital providers, and service providers. Members of the GCVF meet monthly to hear about local investment opportunities, and they also offer informative educational programs presented by seasoned, recognized professionals and business people, providing a place for the sharing and exchange of business and technical experience. To encourage capital investments in Southwest Florida businesses, the GCVF seeks to identify sources of private equity investment and venture capital. Gulf Coast Venture Forum is always open to new members. Monthly meetings are scheduled October through June each year. GCVF is also available to provide speakers to local organizations who want to learn more about the purpose of the GCVF and local investment opportunities.
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor as defined by the US SEC and are encouraged to view www.gcvf.com or call 239-262-6300 for more information.
Seating is limited for these meetings; members and guests must reserve a space by calling 239-262-6300.
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The Sarasota Chapter meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd of the Arts. The Naples meeting will be held on the next day, Thursday, April 8, at the Tiburon Golf Course Members Club Room from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., 2610 Tiburon Drive in Naples and is sponsored by TIB Bank.
The April meetings will prove to be fast moving and exciting as six Florida entrepreneurs will present their new businesses to the membership/attendees. In these last two meetings of the 2009-2010 season, the presenting companies will be featured in a “Lightening Round” of presentations.
“We’re excited to have six presenting companies for April,” said Cartwright. “This is the first time in our history of the organization that we have offered this many companies the opportunity to present their business plans to the membership. We are dedicated to helping new upcoming entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida grow their businesses through local investments.”
These April meetings are the last of the 2009-2010 season of company presentations. In May, the Annual Member Meeting will be held in Naples and is a meeting for the combined membership of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum from both the Naples and Sarasota chapter.
The purpose of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum is to promote the success of Southwest Florida's new and emerging businesses by bringing together the best entrepreneurs, early stage venture capital firms and Angel Investors. They promote the success of the region's new and emerging businesses by bringing together entrepreneurs, educational resources, capital providers, and service providers. Members of the GCVF meet monthly to hear about local investment opportunities, and they also offer informative educational programs presented by seasoned, recognized professionals and business people, providing a place for the sharing and exchange of business and technical experience. To encourage capital investments in Southwest Florida businesses, the GCVF seeks to identify sources of private equity investment and venture capital. Gulf Coast Venture Forum is always open to new members. Monthly meetings are scheduled October through June each year. GCVF is also available to provide speakers to local organizations who want to learn more about the purpose of the GCVF and local investment opportunities.
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor as defined by the US SEC and are encouraged to view www.gcvf.com or call 239-262-6300 for more information.
Seating is limited for these meetings; members and guests must reserve a space by calling 239-262-6300.
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Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Tim Cartwright
239-262-6300
www.gcvf.com
Membership information can be obtained by emailing to: member@gcvf.com
Tim Cartwright
239-262-6300
www.gcvf.com
Membership information can be obtained by emailing to: member@gcvf.com
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