Gateway To Innovation

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2011 Innovation Showcase

Showcase Mission

To provide a platform for exchange, investment and alliance building between local emerging growth companies and Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100, International 200, and other companies in technology (e-commerce / internet, software, telecommunications, computers / peripherals, multimedia, etc.).

The Company Showcase provides companies (no service providers), seeking equity funding or strategic alliances, with two registrations, and a pipe-and-drape exhibit space with draped table in a designated area. This area will provide the participants an opportunity to showcase their company to panelists and other investors throughout the conference. All breaks and receptions will be held in the designated Company Showcase area. We anticipate 25 companies to exhibit at the Innovation Showcase.

Target Market:

Companies that can benefit from the investment of or from the interaction with corporate entities or corporate development personnel.
Companies seeking next level financial support or strategy.
Companies with revenue, up to $25 million, that have a product or service with a significant technology component.

What companies should participate in the Showcase?

Companies that can benefit from the investment of a corporate entity or from interaction with corporate development personnel.
Companies seeking institutional support for an exit or next level strategy.
Companies with revenue, up to $25 million, that have a product or service with a significant technology component.

What are the benefits of the Showcase?

The G2I Company Showcase will highlight 25 outstanding companies before a national audience of corporate investors, private equity investors and technology alliance/development executives. Your company will receive:

*Exposure*	Showcase companies are highlighted front & center, enabling your company demonstration and presentation space in the exhibit and reception facilities; your company will be featured in all Company Showcase advertising (with opt-in media and web exposure) and provided a full-page ad in the conference binder for your company profile and description, company logo and contact information.
*Education*	All Showcase companies can participate in an advance professional workshop about maximizing your opportunity to present to corporate investment and alliance executives; typical term sheet information, and much more.
*Mentoring*	Each Showcase company will be matched with a “mentor” from the G2I committee who will work with you before, during and after the conference to understand your business objectives and help you achieve them by making the appropriate introductions, referrals and connections.