FITCI's/FCC Fall 2007 Entrepreneur Lecture Series Registration

September 27, 2007 :: "Raising Equity-How to Obtain Serious Money for Your Business"

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E124AB
Frederick,Maryland         
Noon-1:30 PM 

Learn how successful companies raise money from Venture Capital and/or Initial Public Offerings (IPO).  Sean Roddy of Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC and Gene Schleppenbach of Miles and Stockbridge will discuss what entrepreneurs need to focus on during capital fund raising campaigns; what Venture Capital Expectations are; the local Venture Capital market place; and the S1/ IPO experience.

Sponsored by Miles and Stockbridge

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October 4, 2007 :: "10 Top Secrets to Writing a High Impact Business Plan"

FCC Conference Center 7932 Opossumtown Pike E124AB
Frederick,Maryland         Noon-1:30 PM

The importance of a complete, thorough business plan  cannot be overemphasized. Much depends on that business plan, including funding, operations and marketing of your business. Even though a business plan is absolutely vital to the success of a business, many entrepreneurs delay and avoid its completion because the marketplace changes so fast. Learn the top 10 secrets on how to quickly assemble a high impact business plan and presentation that will get you the results you need!

Sponsored by Leveque Intellectual Property Law

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October 11, 2007 :: "How to Find, Attract and Motivate Key Employees to Your Start-up" 

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E123
Frederick,Maryland          Noon-1:30 PM

As competitive as the labor market is for top talent, developing strategies to find, attract, and motivate employees for start-up companies is a challenge, to say the least. Different methods, techniques and tools will be discussed in the session about how to build your company's winning team.  New employees should not be just good technical fits, but good cultural fits, as well. Their value to your business should be consistent with your vision for your business.  Join us for this lively discussion and how a start-up can attract, motivate and keep the employees it depends upon.

Sponsored by McLean, Koehler, Sparks and Hammond

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October 18, 2007 :: "Technology Transfer-How to Make a Business Grow From the Government's Inventions"

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E124AB
Frederick,Maryland         Noon-1:30 PM

There is a wealth of intellectual property, research and inventions developed by the U.S. Government and available to entrepreneurs through Technology Transfer. This session will cover much of what you need to know -- but were afraid to ask -- about how to search for inventions from the Government, the government's rights in inventions, and collaboration activities required to accomplish the technology.

Sponsored by SAIC- Frederick

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October 25, 2007 :: Initial Funding-Where, When and from Whom to get it!

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E125
Frederick,Maryland         Noon-1:30 PM

Every company needs initial start-up capital and it can come from a variety of sources; including venture capital firms, angel investors, commercial banks, government grants. Learn from a panel of experts what money is available and what it takes for local entrepreneurs to get some initial funding from a variety of sources. Presenters will speak on all a number of Government grant programs, State funding resources and traditional and non-traditional sources of funding.

Sponsored by PNC Bank

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November 1, 2007 :: "Fast Track Sales- How to Accelerate the Sales Process"

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E126AB
Frederick,Maryland         Noon-1:30 PM

Sales is hard and continually motivating sales people is even harder! Every company requires a sales methodology and a dedicated focus on the sales process to ensure a successful expansion. This session details specific actionable steps a start-up company can take to get a sales department up and running quickly end efficiently. Learn from the experts on how to get your sales team going and create a long-lasting, continually improving sales performance engine for your company!  

Sponsored by Administaff

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November 8, 2007 :: How to NOT Lose Your Intellectual Property Without Really Trying!"

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E124AB
Frederick,Maryland          Noon-1:30 PM

No lawyer likes to tell a client, "Sorry, but you've already lost your intellectual property rights."  Our speakers will outline the steps you can take to protect your Intellectual Property Rights, answering such important questions as: "What disclosures should I avoid to protect my rights?" "How do I make sure I own and control my intellectual property?" "How can I select and manage an effective brand?"

Sponsored by Miles and Stockbridge

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November 15, 2007 :: "Free" Support for Frederick Entrepreneurs

FCC Conference Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike E124AB
Frederick,Maryland          
Noon-1:30 PM

Economic development is critically interested in entrepreneurial activity in Frederick because of the growth in local entrepreneurs.  Join us for an exciting discussion on what local government agencies and public resources have done to support the entrepreneur and what “FREE” support may be available to the entrepreneur in Frederick County.  

Sponsored by Facility Logix

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