Strategies for Matching and Mobilizing Local Capital
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A conference to network the regional business community
The Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN) and the Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) are pleased to announce a local money conference for networking food, agriculture, and forestry businesses and entrepreneurs with regional capital providers and business service providers.
Financing the Working Landscape aims to:
- Introduce entrepreneurs to local capital providers and business service providers
- Educate business owners and entrepreneurs about how to prepare for capitalization
- Catalyze opportunities for all participants through networking and "elevator" pitches
The conference will include keynote speaker Mike Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner of the VT Department of Financial Regulation, an Entrepreneurs Showcase, a Challenge Presentation (expert feedback on a specific business challenge presented by a business owner), numerous business experts, and networking oppurtunities throughout the day.
Thank you for registering in advance! It helps us to plan for our local foods lunch.
8:30 - 9 a.m. - Registration
9:20 - 10:15 a.m. - 2 Break-out Sessions
- Businesses and those considering a loan or funding of less than $50,000 will hear from and ask questions of a panel of relevant funders and industry leaders
- Businesses and those considering funding of $50,000 or more will hear from and ask questions of a panel of relevant funders and industry leaders
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. - Networking and Break
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Challenge Presentations
- 3 seven minute presentations of a particular obstacle that an entrepreneur is facing, followed by coaching and suggested approaches from a panel of experts
12 - 12:45 p.m. - Local Foods Lunch
- Locally sourced food produced by the culinary arts students from the Hannaford Career Center's Glass Onion Restaurant
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. - Keynote Speaker
1:30 - 2 p.m. - Entrepreneur Showcases
- 3 five minute pitches from selected entrepreneurs, followed by Q&A from the audience
2 - 2:30 p.m. - Case Studies - A success story: How I did it!
- A successful entrepreneur will tell their story and answer questions from the audience
2:30 p.m. - Adjourn
There will several opportunities for networking throughout the day. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to bring information that will help capital and service providers get to know them better.
About Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC):
ADEDC is the resource for navigating opportunities and challenges of doing business in Addison County, Vermont. ACEDC works with businesses in all stages of growth, from pre-venture start-ups to established companies and global corporations, to help them create and retain good paying jobs. Visit us online at www.addisoncountyedc.org.
About Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN):
The Addison County Relocalization Network is a non-profit community network based in Middlebury whose mission is to revitalize our local economy in order to help our communities provide sustainable sources of food, water, energy, employment, and other essential resources, and to promote conservation and a healthy environment. For more information, please visit: www.acornvt.org
Contact:
Maddy WillwerthACORN Network
info@acornvt.org
802-453-4334
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