2009 Florida Venture Forum Early Stage Capital Conference - Call for Sponsors and Presenting Companies

TAMPA, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
On May 15, 2009, the Florida Venture Forum will host its second Annual Early
Stage Venture Capital Conference at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate,
Florida. The Florida Venture Forum is now calling for outstanding private
companies from the state of Florida to apply to be presenters at the Conference.
The Florida Venture Forum is Florida`s premier organization focused on assisting
entrepreneurs of emerging companies as they develop their businesses and raise
capital. The statewide organization is now celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The principal purpose of the Annual Conference is to showcase approximately
10-12 early stage, high growth private companies before a national audience of
venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity investors and investment
bankers. These entrepreneurial companies should have talented management teams,
proprietary technology, high growth potential and should be currently seeking
early stage funding.

Companies wishing to submit an application to present at the Conference must
apply online at www.floridaventureforum.org. Note: Click on Presenter
Application under the 2009 Early Stage Venture Capital Conference icon. Create a
log-in I.D. and password. Potential presenters are encouraged to apply by the
early deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Please note the final deadline is
Friday, April 17, 2009.The Florida Venture Forum does not accept hard copy
submissions. These applications will be reviewed by a selection committee
comprised of venture capitalists and private equity investors throughout the
Southeast. As part of its continued efforts to extend its outreach throughout
Florida and the southeastern U.S., officials with the Florida Venture Forum are
working to develop an effective entrepreneurial network to assist with sourcing
and ongoing support of early stage companies.

The Florida Venture Forum is looking for outstanding entrepreneurial companies
in all industries throughout the state of Florida. The selected presenters are
not only profiled before a national venture capital audience, they also receive
substantial and valuable education in areas such as business plan writing,
public speaking (and "pitching") and venture capital negotiations.

2009 Early Stage Conference Sponsorships are also available. Sponsorships range
from $2500 (University Level) to $7500 (Presenting Level). Details are available
on our website at www.floridaventureforum.org.

For any questions regarding the Conference, please email Robin Kovaleski, the
Florida Venture Forum`s Executive Director, or Pat Schneider, Program Director
at robin@floridaventureforum.org; pat@floridaventureforum.org or call
813-335-8116. For additional information about the Florida Venture Forum, please
visit the website at www.floridaventureforum.org.

Florida Venture Forum
Robin Kovaleski, 813-335-8116

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