presents:  startFEST+DEMO

startFEST+DEMO is a social gathering with the aim to publicize new ventures and to create connections among growth-oriented entrepreneurs, tech communities, innovative companies, and members from the investment community.  For the DEMO, 10 new and innovative ventures will be demonstrating their technology and concepts during this event.  Fine beers from Boulevard will be provided, encouraging lively social interaction among attendees and presenting entrepreneurs.

 Entrepreneurs: See sponsor promotions below. Must be present to have a chance to win.

March 12, 2009 (6-9pm)

SPONSORS:

• Polsinelli Shughart
  • Come for a chance to win two hour consultation with Polsinelli Shughart attorney
• UCM Innovation & Development Corporation
  • Get two hours of consulting to determine if your technology is a good fit for a SBIR and learn how to compete for up to $750k in funding. The SBIR program is a highly specialized form of federal funding for small firms (less than 500 employees) to perform cutting-edge R&D that addresses the nations most critical and engineering needs.
• Avvio Center

For more information or to be a sponsor or DEMO company contact:

Joe Mullins

p. 816.210.5305

Joe@startpath.org

  Please forward this on to anyone who might be interested.