Entrepreneurs Application and Fees

• A $250.00 non-refundable fee is required with each application. All paid applicants receive free entry into all AVF educational and networking sessions and a chance at being amongst the 30 companies selected as finalists to present before angel investors in several different venues including the Angel Venture Fair on April 6, 2010.
• 40 or more companies will be initially selected to pitch a powerpoint presentation in person on March 4, 2010 to a panel of investors judges. 30 will be selected as finalists.
• An additional fee of $1,000.00 will be required if your company is selected to present and have an exhibit booth.
• Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted for payment information. Credit card payment will be accepted. If you prefer to make other payment arrangements, please call Ashley Parsells at 717-238-1222 or email aparsells@51st.com

For more information see our FAQ page

PLEASE NOTE:

Selected companies will be given the opportunity to provide a presentation at the Angel Venture Fair on April 6, 2010. In addition they will receive one exhibit booth at the Angel Venture Fair, and receive a total of two admissions (one for presenter and one for an additional staff member to man your exhibit booth) to all event activities for company personnel

All Fees are due by the deadlines indicated or your firm will be dropped from participation.

We require that each company register with us first before proceeding to the AngelSoft application. By filling out our form we will be able to keep you abreast to the latest activities, events and any other information you require. Although it may be tedious, it enables us to keep you apprised of angel networking and education programs that could prove valuable to you.

Please provide us with the information requested below so that we may keep you informed of deadlines, updates, educational programs and special discounts regarding participation in the Angel Venture Fair.

Once you submit your contact information below, you will be directed to the application program through Angelsoft, a software application which will enable you to submit a one page application but also to upload your business plan or any additional documents that you feel would be important to our investors in the selection process.

NOTE: The cost to apply to AVF is $250 which may be paid by check or credit card. You will not be charged should you submit your name below and ultimately decide not to apply once you review the application process. You will only be invoiced $250 for completed applications.

The deadline to complete your application and apply is February 5, 2010.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 717-238-1222

For more information see our FAQ page

April 5, 2010- ACEF Workshop: Trends in Raising Capital

All entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend our ACEF Workshop with special guest speaker Bob Okabe. Bob Okabe is a corporate executive whose clients have ranged from Fortune 50 companies to three-person start-ups. Over the last 20 years, he has worked in every aspect of financial and general management from cost accountant to CFO. Okabe will discuss how market trends affect the needs and behaviors of both investors and entrepreneurs and what angel investors believe are the best - and worst - practices by companies who are seeking funding for their company.

This is your chance to be a part of the Angel Venture Fair. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Cost:
$25 if pre registered
$50 at the door
FREE for companies that applied and paid an application fee for 2010 Angel Venture Fair

To register please use the link below. Even if you are attending free of charge you MUST register using our form.

for our March 3rd Event- Selection Day

for our March 16th Event- Education Day II

for our April 5th Event- ACEF Workshop