~ 2006 Community Events

Springboard
Private Equity Workshop:

Florida 2006

Information and Advice for Women-Owned and Women- Led Businesses About Funding Growth
Via Private Equity Investments

February 24, 2006

Springboard Enterprises and the Women Presidents' Organization, in collaboration with Enterprising Women Magazine are hosting a Private Equity Capital Workshop on February 24, 2006 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

This half day, interactive seminar is tailor made for women-owned and led companies seeking equity partners for expansion, recapitalization, sale or acquisition. The program features an introduction to the resources available to guide you through the funding process, as well as an opportunity to get advice about your own business opportunity.

Event: Springboard Private Equity Capital Workshop
When: February 24, 2006 - 8am to 12:30pm
Where:

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830-1000, USA

Register:

General Rate: $50

Register early this event has limited seating and will sellout! Register today.

Contact charina@springboardenterprises.org to find out about sponsorship opportunities.

Who Should Register: Women who own or lead companies with revenues exceeding $5 million.

Topics will be covered:

Private equity and recapitalization overview

  • What is private equity capital?
  • Finding the right private equity partner
  • What to expect when you bring in an equity partner
  • Understanding your financing options
  • Control ?
  • When recapitalization is an option
  • Facilitating a management buyout
  • Using private equity funds for expansion
  • Using private equity funds for acquisition
  • Inside stories about doing the deal

Springboard Enterprises is a not-for-profit organization that has been phenomenally successful in preparing and showcasing women-led businesses to investors. Women participating in Springboard forums across the US have raised over $3 billion in equity, grants and strategic investments. In addition, thousands of women entrepreneurs have participated in our educational Workshops and have developed valuable business relationships with our prominent network of investors, service providers and industry experts.

The Women Presidents' Organization is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales (or $1 million for a service-based business). WPO's mission is to improve business conditions for women entrepreneurs and to promote the acceptance and advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries.

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Enterprising Women is the only national magazine published exclusively for women business owners. Each issue inspires, motivates, informs, and entertains, with stories of women entrepreneurs who have taken the risks of business ownership and reaped the rewards of success.

If you have any questions about Springboard or this event please contact us at charina@springboardenterprises.org or check out our website at
http://www.springboardenterprises.org

© Springboard Enterprises, Inc. 2005

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