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Advancing Wyoming's Entrepreneur Community
April 2008 Newsletter
Spring is here! This is a new opportunity to be bold and plant new seeds for success.
The IT Summit comes to Wyoming
You are invited to attend The IT Summit, courtesy of the Wyoming Innovations Network. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series coming to the University of Wyoming on April 30, 2008. The purpose of the educational conference series is to support the proliferation of information  technology. Attendees are IT executives from government, education, and corporate. For additional information, click on the IT Summit image.
Time: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Location: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Cost: Complimentary for WIN members, another great benefit of being a WIN Member. Discount Code: WY08-LARAMIE
Register Here
WIN Executive Director Peterson Receives award
Congratulations to Heidi, WIN Executive Director, a  recipient of the Casper Star Tribune's 2008 Wyoming's 40 Under 40 Awards. This is an award that highlights the contributions made by young leaders in their communities. The selection process began by inviting Star Tribune readers to nominate members in Wyoming communities whose talents are helping to build Wyoming. 73 nominations were received, which were then pared down to this year's 40. The following qualities were used to evaluate this year's nominees: professional achievement, community leadership, entrepreneurship and humanitarianism.
Click on the image below to view Heidi Peterson's profile and to listen to her interview:
New Job Services
Wyoming Innovations Network is dedicated to seeking to steadily improving the benefits to its members. WIN iscurrently researching affiliations with Yahoo! HotJobs and Monster.com. These services would provide benefits for WIN  members including posting jobs, conducting job searches, and posting/searching resumes through these job centers. Stay tuned for further updates!
Senator Mike Enzi's Inventors Conference
 Senator Enzi's 6th annual conference on April 12, 2008 is open to all Wyoming residents who have an innovative idea and would like to take it to the next level.
Speakers and inventors will share their knowledge and expertise on securing patents, developing business plans and marketing inventions.
Time: 7:30am-5pm
Location: Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming
Cost: Free
Upcoming WIN Events
Below is a list of events. For more information, please visit the WIN Events page: www.wyominginnovationsnetwork.org/events/
4.16.2008 - E2E Dinner Series: How to Start a Company with Nothing
Dinner Program on bootstrapping, featuring speaker Thomas Frey.  Thomas Frey is an outstanding futurist and the Founder and Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute. Before launching the DaVinci Institute, Tom spent 15 years at IBM as an engineer and designer where he received over 270 awards, more than any other IBM engineer. Tom has been a columnist for the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, and Boulder County Business Report, and is the author of the 1998 book "Inventions of Impact".
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $25 for WIN members, $30 for non-members
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie, Wyoming
Register Today!
5.14.2008 -E2E Dinner Series
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $25 for WIN members, $30 for non-members
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie, Wyoming
6.5.2008 - 6th Annual Entrepreneur's Pitch
Are you seeking financing? Read on!
If you're ready to connect your company with the money it needs to grow and thrive, then here is your opportunity! Financing sources will be there and so should you - take advantage of this opportunity.
To become a presenting company, you must be seeking angel funding to grow your business.
Why should you present at the Entrepreneur's Pitch?
Money is there - network with angels, other private investors, fund managers and intermediaries; Exposure - your opportunity will be described in the meeting program and you will have the chance to present your business in front of funding sources; Connections - build long-lasting relationships with funding sources and gain critical knowledge; Expert Review - your business plan and presentation will be examined by a seasoned screening committee consisting of investors, consultants and other entrepreneurs; Professional Coaching - receive presentation coaching from a team of experts; Exclusive Access - to investors at the private reception following the event.
Submit your business plan today: https://asw.angelsoft.net/apply/win.
Around Wyoming
Please tell your colleagues, business partners and friends about the Wyoming Innovations Network. WIN is making tremendous headway towards growing a thriving technology sector and increasing support for entrepreneurs. With your help, the support will only continue to grow.
Best regards,
The WIN Team
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