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October 10, 2007
Polk County Convention Complex
Des Moines, Iowa




The Iowa Department of Economic Development, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers, Equity Dynamics, Small Business Advisory Council, Iowa Capital Investment Corporation, Iowa Capital Investment Board and the Iowa Business Council’s Coalition for Innovation & Growth present the eighth annual Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Conference.

Conference Brochure & Agenda [PDF: 359k]

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Keynote presentations by Bruce Rastetter, CEO of Hawkeye Renewables
  • Luncheon keynote presentation by Roger Underwood, Chairman of the Board, Becker Underwood
  • Breakout sessions featuring topics such as writing a business plan, equity funding, accounting 101 and a panel discussion featuring women and minority owned businesses.
  • Exhibits featuring conference sponsors and Iowa's up and coming businesses
  • Iowa Business Plan Competition awards presentation — visit www.iowabusinessplancompetition.com for additional information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Entrepreneurs
  • investors
  • entrepreneurial students
  • community leaders and economic developers