Iowa Venture Capital & Entrepreneur Conference: 2001 Iowa Venture Capital Conference

Iowa Venture Capital & Entrepreneur Conference

2001 Iowa Venture Capital Conference

The Iowa Department of Economic Development, the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers, and Equity Dynamics are pleased to partner in presenting the annual Iowa Venture Capital Conference.

The Iowa Venture Capital Conference is an opportunity for companies, investors, and entrepreneurial students to network, attend informative workshops, and learn from keynote presentations. Discussions will focus on numerous topics, including business plan development, deal structure, and venture capital. Real case studies will highlight entrepreneur and investor relationships. If you are interested in Iowa's economy or your own entrepreneurial development, plan on attending this exciting event! And bring someone you know who is an entrepreneur, investor or student!

8:30 am	Registration at Polk County Convention Center
9:00-9:15	Welcome The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Governor of Iowa
10:00-11:00	General Session Thomas L. Cardella, Founder and President, Access Direct, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11:15-12:15	General Session Madolyn Johnson, founder and President, Homemakers Idea Company, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
12:30-1:45 pm	"A Taste of Iowa" Luncheon Remarks and Announcement of Business Plan Competition - John Pappajohn, President, Equity Dynamics Inc. 2001 Student business Plan Competition Winners (ISU, Iowa, UNI)
2:00-2:45	Concurrent Break Out Sessions Success Story Case Studies Newlink Genetics, Ames, Iowa - Dr. Charles Link, CEO & Chairman of the Board GridWorks, Inc., Elgin, Iowa - Barry Nelson, Founder Doextra Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa - Sunnie Richer, CEO Deal Structures, Joe Dunham, Equity Dynamics, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa Valuation & Exit Strategies - Speaker TBD Legal Issues - Speaker TBD
3:00-3:45	Concurrent Break Out Sessions
4:00-5:15	Venture Network of Iowa Forum Selected entrepreneurs pitch their companies for funding to a panel of investors.
5:15 pm	Networking Reception

Business Plan Competition - Win $5,000 For Your Entrepreneurial Ideas!
John Pappajohn has graciously announced that he will provide $5,000 seed awards to three Iowa students who develop viable business plans. Applications and competition guidelines will be available at the Iowa Venture Capital Conference or through the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers (Drake, NIACC, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University).

If you are not an ISU student, contact the Iowa Venture Capital Conference registration headquarters at the Iowa Department of Economic Development at 800-245-IOWA (515-242-4701 in Des Moines).

Directions
The Polk County Convention Complex is located at 501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines. Guests can enter the Convention Complex from the Grand Avenue entrance, or use the Skywalk connection from the parking garages and hotels.

For more information, please contact Judi Eyles at 515.296.6532 or eyles@iastate.edu.