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Program
Investors Education
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"The Key to Successful Investing in West Michigan"
This educational conference will offer West Michigan high net worth and institutional investors the opportunity to learn about a wide range of private capital investments that can provide diversification, attractive returns and contribute to the success of West Michigan's next generation of business success stories.
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Invest Locally, Invest Profitably
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7:30am |
Breakfast & Registration
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8:00am - 8:15am
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Introduction
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J. Kevin McCurren- Grand Valley State University
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8:15am - 8:45am
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Keynote Opening Address
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Tom Groos- City Light Capital
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8:45am - 9:45am
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Panel Discussion:
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Investment Styles and Strategies: Key Investment Opportunities in 2012
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This panel will identify and give a brief overview of the characteristics, differences and similarities in the different investment opportunities in West Michigan. |
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Moderated by
Sri Sundaram - Grand Valley State University
Real Estate Syndication
Jay Barnes -Synergy Properties LLC
Angel Investing
Skip Simms - Ann Arbor SPARK
Early Stage Venture
John Kerschen - Mchigan Accelerator Fund I
Later Stage Private Equity
Martin Stein - Blackford Capital
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9:45am -10:15am
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The Business of Venture Investing
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Mahendra Ramsinghani- First Step Fund
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This session describes the various aspects of raising the venture fund, sourcing and structuring investments and insights to generate returns in a consistent manner.
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10:15am - 10:30am
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Coffee Break & Networking
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10:30am - 11:15am
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Breakout Sessions
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Real Estate Syndication
Colin Kraay - Colliers International
Mike Mraz - Rockford Construction
Jay Barnes - Synery Properties LLC
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Angel Investing
Jody Vanderwel - Grand Angels
Skip Simms - Ann Arbor SPARK
J. Kevin McCurren - GVSU Center for Enterpreneurship
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Early Stage Venture
Tim Streit - Huron River Ventures
John Kerschen - Michigan Accelerator Fund I
Kevin McLeod- Michigan Medical Device Accelerator
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Later Stage Private Equity
John Pollock - LV2 Equity Partners
Ron Reed - Seneca Partners
Martin Stein - Blackford Capital
Kevin Cusack - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
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11:15am - 12:00pm
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(Repeat Breakout Sessions)
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12:00pm-12:15pm
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MEDC Perspectives on Michigan Investment Climate
Paul Brown- Michigan Economic Development Corp.
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12:15pm
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Lunch & Networking
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Page last modified December 12, 2011
