Austin Entrepreneur Network

Funding Symposium

April 21, 2010

Norris Conference Center, Austin, TX

The Texas Entrepreneur Funding Symposium ’10 is a one-day conference for entrepreneurs ready to go to the next level and looking for the funding to make it happen.

The Texas Entrepreneur Funding Symposium ’10 is a one-day conference for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors to examine the funding climate in 2010 – what is getting funded and what investors are looking for. With widespread uncertainty, and with funding opportunities more difficult to come by, the need to make connections and get creative are even more crucial for starting and running a successful business.

The event designed to provide entrepreneurs with the information they need to adequately fund their businesses. From start-ups to established organizations looking for additional injections of capital, attendees will learn how to prepare their companies for funding, discover alternative sources of capital and hear from successful entrepreneurs.

This year’s keynote will be Frank Peters, of the Frank Peters Show featuring startup stories in angel Investing and venture capital. (www.thefrankpetersshow.com)

The Funding Symposium will also feature expert speakers from a broad range of organizations offering advice and tools to entrepreneurs. The agenda offers panel sessions, breakout sessions plus a keynote presentation.

Topics include:
The Ins & Outs of Term Sheets From Employee to Entrepreneur in 12 steps Web 2.0 Tactics Alternative Financing Market Validation

The Central Texas Entrepreneur Funding Symposium is the ideal event for entrepreneurs to hear from and meet financial institutions, Angel investors, VCs, law firms and support organizations. The Symposium will also provide an outstanding networking opportunity. For more information please call, 512.779.4674 or email jason@abdmag.com

Attendee Registration:
Before April 21st, 2010: $99 At the door: $125

Gold Sponsor
(2 available) $5,000
· Conference passes (5)
· Exhibit booth
· Premium position for company logo and mention on conference web site
· Premium position for company logo on all conference print collateral and HTML marketing
· Banner placement available in conference room, exhibit hall and registration area · Introduce morning/afternoon conference sessions (one per sponsor)
· Electronic copy of the full attendee list including full contact information

Silver Sponsor (3 available) $3,000
· Conference passes (3)
· Exhibit booth
· Company logo and mention on conference website
· Company logo on all conference collateral and HTML marketing
· Banner placement available in conference room and exhibit hall
· Electronic copy of the full attendee list including full contact information

Bronze Sponsor (5 available) $1,500
Conference Passes (2)
Exhibit booth
Electronic copy of the full attendee list including full contact information
Company logo and mention on conference web site
Banner placement available in conference room

Booth/Table
$550
The Expo is open from 9am to 5pm to all qualified business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. If your company targets the independent business market, the Central Texas Entrepreneur Funding Symposium is a great way to meet business owners and get new customers.

An exhibit booth at the event includes:
• Company identification sign
• “ draped table
• (2) chairs
• Inclusion in conference marketing materials
• Electronic copy of the attendee list – just what you need for follow up purposes.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact: Jason Myers, 512.779.4674 or email Jason@abdmag.com