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Midwest Venture Summit announces Early Acceptance
deadline for 2008 Event
MVS presenting companies have received over $222 million in VC funding to date

Chicago, IL: January 7, 2008 – As a post-holiday gift for entrepreneurs looking for funding, The Midwest Venture Summit (MVS) has just announced that the first ten business plans chosen to present at the March 17-18 Midwest Venture Summit, and submitted by January 10, 2008, will have their submission fees refunded. The fee for submission is $175 and the regular deadline January 30, 2008.

“All of the companies selected to present are reviewed and approved by a panel of VCs. Early submission provides these VCs a great opportunity to evaluate potential investments and get to know management” says Maura O’Hara, Executive Director of the Illinois Venture Capital Association and one of the MVS organizers. “We have a finite number of opportunities for companies to present, and created this early entry incentive to provide motivated companies more time for coaching with venture capitalists and increased exposure to the entire funding process,” she adds.

The Midwest Venture Summit is the premier venture capital event for entrepreneurs and investors in the 13 state “Greater Midwest” area and draws attendees from IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, Western PA, SD and WI. Prior year MVS presenting companies have received over $222 million in VC funding to date.

During the 2008 Midwest Venture Summit, Chicago March 17th & 18th, 2008, entrepreneurs can expect to meet:

• Nearly 100 angels and VCs from the 13 state Greater Midwest area
• Numerous business intermediaries: lawyers, accountants, investment bankers
• Professional coaching for presenters
• Extensive Media exposure leading up to the event
Opportunities are available for companies in various stages of growth, from early to series A+. Complete entry details are available on the IVCA website: midwestventuresummit dot com

About the Midwest Venture Summit: March 17-18, Chicago, IL
MVS has become the Midwest’s premier gathering of VC’s, entrepreneurs, business leaders and angel investors. The 2008 Midwest Venture Summit provides more networking and deal opportunities than ever before with attendees from all over the 13 state Greater Midwest area.

[ahwoogah]

i will most def attend this i live in chicago