Women in Business: Love-Hate Relationship of Financing Your Business November 1, 2011

Only about 5% of VC funding goes to women-owned businesses.
While it is twice as much as 4 years ago there are alternative financing opportunities available. Government funding and grants, Angel financing, micro loans, bank or insurance policy loans are other options of financing your business.

Join fellow female professionals who will get the conversation started, listen to their stories and gain more knowledge about the pros and cons of these options. Be inspired by an interesting topic, a historic location and a group of amazing women!

Our goal for the GABA Women in Business Group is to provide a forum for women where we can build lasting relationships, get inspired and share our experiences.

Speakers:
- Anne Bongi, Senior Counsel, SVB Financial Group, will address specific funding strategies for women-owned start-ups
- Jessica Holcombe, Corporate Attorney at Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley, on the capitalization structure of your business and why it matters
- Jen Shelby, VP Client Services, Astia, a global non-profit, will address resources available to help women innovators succeed
- Patricia Roller, The Angels' Forum, will address specific investment strategies for women-owned businesses

Moderator:
- Kristina Messdaghi, Principal at Fire Up Consulting LLC, using and sharing her experience as a successful serial entrepreneur

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration and Networking Reception
7:00 - 8:30 pm Program
8:30 - 9:00 pm Networking

Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks will be served. The Fox Theater offers alcoholic beverages at your own expense.

Official Website: http://www.gaba-network.org