PROGRAM & VENUE

INLAND EMPIRE FAST PITCH 2009

May  14, 2009
Hilton Ontario Airport

3:30 - 4:30	Networking and Registration
4:30- 5:30	Panel Discussion "Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs"  How and where start up companies are getting funding.   The money is there for the right deals. What the funding sources are looking for from you and who you should be talking to will be discussed. Venture and angel funding as well as SBA and SRIR/STTR funding opportunities will be discussed. Tom Hamilton, President of Thomas Hamilton Group John Nelson, Managing Director, California Capital Partners John Morris, Chaiman Emeritus, Tech Coast Angels and Managing Director, GKM Ventures Stacey Sanchez, Senior Community Loan Officer, CDC Small Business Finance
5:30 - 7:00	FAST PITCH COMPETITION "Elevator pitches” will be given by some of Southern California’s most promising startups. A panel of seasoned judges will evaluate the pitches for their fundability and how well they presented. The winners will be given the opportunity to present to a live screening session of the Tech Coast Angels for funding consideration.  Competition rules and format here. > Visit our archive of past competitions.
7:00 - 8:30	Networking Reception with members of the Tech Coast Angels, judges, presenters,service providers and other by-invitation-only investors. Great opportunity to mingle, make new friends and meet old ones. ( Hospitality - food and refreshments )

Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 North Haven Avenue, Ontario, CA  91764  

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Haven Exit off of the I-10