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SSTI,
the State Science
and Technology Institute, calls Larta University one of the
"...best programs in the country," having "...helped
hundreds of entrepreneurs, implemented innovative programs, and
assisted client companies to raise hundreds of millions of dollars."
June 9: Entrepreneurship
Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
With the ever-worsening state of the VC industry, emerging companies
need strong knowledge of the most realistic options available for
financing in the current marketplace. This workshop considers different
financing strategies, including VC financing, angel financing, government
funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach
each financing source, and when not to waste your time. If you determine
that outside equity financing is not for your company, you will
learn other strategies and techniques to help your business move
forward, including bootstrapping, partnering with customers, and
leveraging.
Location: West Los Angeles
Larta
University's Course Schedule
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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
May
18-20:
Director Training and Certification Program
The UCLA Anderson School of Management is hosting the Director Training
and Certification Program. Designed for executives, and officers
of private and public companies, the program covers every aspect
of being a successful corporate director, including SEC regulations,
FASB considerations, NYSE rules, and current best practices in corporate
governance. Directors who complete this course and pass a written
examination become "certified directors" and may be eligible
for lower rates on D&O insurance. This program is ISS accredited;
attendance may increase your ISS governance quotient. For information
contact: 310-825-2001 or execed@anderson.ucla.edu.
May 25-26:
The
Venture Forum 2005
America's largest showcase of top-tier emerging companies. This
year's expanded two-day format features over 130 companies, including
75 National Institutes of Health SBIR Phase II grant winners.
May 26: CONNECT
Technology Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame, CONNECT’s highest honor, celebrates San Diego
entrepreneurs who paved the way for the technological innovations
and businesses of today and who continue to inspire future generations
of entrepreneurs. Join us for the inaugural Hall of Fame luncheon
honoring Dr. Irwin Jacobs, Co-founder, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of QUALCOMM Inc.
May
28-June 5: Gateway
to China Trade Mission
Asia Pacific - USA Chamber of Commerce presents an 8-day event specially
designed for U.S. business exploration and proliferation in China’s
telecommunications and information technology markets. Participants
will benefit from customized, prescreened appointments with potential
business partners, market briefings, and networking opportunities
at hospitality events. Plus -- as a special bonus -- entry to the
5th Annual Forum on City Informatization in the Asia pacific Region
(CIAPR) and the 2nd Shanghai International Exhibition on Information,
both events are organized by Mayor Office of Shanghai, the Ministry
of Science & Technology of PRC, the Ministry of Information
Industry of PRC and UNITAR/UNIDO an other organizations. Those two
events will bring senior-level government decision makers and business
executives of telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo.
May
30-June 2: Shanghai
International Exhibit on Informatization
This EXPO brings together China’s senior-level business decision
makers of the telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo. It serves as the direct access to your ideal market
in China as well as the opportunity to effectively network with
your target perspectives. It will be the biggest opportunity for
exposure to China’s telecom and information technology industry.
For more info. contact Stacy Sun 800-665-3609 or stacysun@apucc.org.
June 1: Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce Achievement Awards Gala
Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce will present The Innovative
Business Award to Rohit Shukla, Larta Institute's Founder and CEO;
The Community Service Award to Baruch Littman, VP, Development,
Jewish Community Foundation, and Founding Executive Director, California
Israel Chamber of Commerce; The Financial Services Award to United
Mizrahi Bank Ltd.'s Dr. S. Baravarian and Jacob Wintner; The Visionary
Leadership Award to Joseph M. Polisar, Chief of Police of Garden
Grove, California, and Immediate Past President, International Association
of Chiefs of Police.
June 1: The
Jerusalem Conference on Homeland Security
The United States Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF),
Standard Institute of Israel (SII) and Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial
Research and Development (BIRD) are co-sponsoring the Jerusalem
Conference on Homeland Security on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, at
the Renaissance Hotel, Jerusalem. The meeting will bring together
distinguished top executives of large US corporations, influential
US Government officials and key players in the US Homeland Security
(HS) market with key Israeli players and decision-makers in this
market from Industry, Government and the Defense System. Over 500
participants are expected to attend.
June 1-3:
IBF
16th Annual Venture Capital Investing Conference
The premier industry gathering for venture investors. Planned
with the help of peer input to help you compare best practices and
track industry trends, this industry meeting unites the most active
venture investors.
June 9: Entrepreneurship
Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
This Larta University workshop considers different financing
strategies, including VC financing, angel financing, government
funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach
each financing source, and when not to waste your time.
June 12-25:
Emerging
Minority Business Leaders Program
West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation, Inc.'s Emerging
Minority Business Leaders (EMBL) program at West Liberty State College
helps develop and empower minority students to become the next generation
of entrepreneurs and technology leaders. The focus of the course
is on entrepreneurship and technology management, and includes a
business plan competition, reimbursement up to $700 for travel expenses,
free room and board, $1000.00 stipend paid after completion of program,
and three graduate credits awarded to rising Undergraduate Juniors
and above.
June 21-22: Telecom
M&A and Corporate Development Conference
Strategic Research Institute's 2005 Telecom M&A and Corporate
Development Conference will bring together an illustrious faculty
of leading corporate and strategic buyers from the telecoms community
to share their perspective on investment opportunities, challenges
and critical issues facing the industry today!
July 11-14:
National SBIR Phase II Conference
The National SBIR Phase II Conference, Beyond Phase II: Ready
for Transition, will provide an unparalleled forum for scientists,
engineers, and technology decision-makers to discuss transitioning
SBIR-supported Research & Development into government and private
sector commercial markets. With expected attendance of over 1000,
this four-day conference will feature "Technology Matchmaking
Meetings," pre-arranged, 20-minute sessions between small businesses
and end users, and focused sessions on advanced Phase II topics.
July 14:
Growth Capital
Conference XVII
Growth Capital Institute presents Growth Capital Conference XVII,
"Where Deals Are Made". GCC brings together capital sources
and firms seeking growth capital. Panel sessions cover a wide range
of financing and "how to" sessions. Learn how to find
and get growth capital, locate prospective sources, and make your
proposal attractive. Meet Angels & Venture Capitalists. If you
represent a company seeking growth capital, a capital provider,
a deal maker or adviser, this conference is for you!
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