Our Events Calendar

We know you all want to meet each other, get more out of us and our Preferred Partners and generally make AngelNews work for you. So we have decided to up the ante on the number of events we would like to invite you to. Here is a list of them. We do hope you will be able to make it to one soon.

ICAEW The Corporate Finance Faculty Forum: Corporate Finance for SMEs
Date:	22nd October 2007, London. 10.00am-2.00pm
Place:	Chartered Accountants’ Hall, London EC2P
About the event:	This forum covers the financing options open to small and medium sized enterprises, from grants and funds to loans and equity. There is also a section on the pivotal role of investment readiness, addressed by one of the four investment readiness programmes currently running, with case studies from an entrepreneur and feedback from an investor. This informative session finishes with a networking lunch.
Contact:	Lorraine Sinclair on +44 (0)20 7920 8685
For:	Company directors, existing or potential investors in companies

“Triumphant in Technology”
Date:	24th October 2007, Oracle, Thames Valley Park, Reading, 4.00pm – 7.30pm
Place:	Oracle Parkway, Thames Valley Park (TVP), Reading, Berkshire RG6 1RA Click here for details (PDF File)
About the event:	Maybe you are a technology company seeking further understanding of your market? Perhaps your business does not lead on technology, but you will need serious IT systems to dominate your market or achieve efficiencies to optimise profits? Or do you need to get an insight into the future of technology because you are an investor? Whoever you are and whatever your motives, we invite you to join us at Triumphant in Technology on 24th October 2007, where your questions will be answered. For full details see the promotion in this AngelNewsletter Online.
Contact:	To reserve your place (numbers are limited): email: modwenna@angelnews.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 1275 333 443
For:	Anyone interested in the future of technology and how it applies to fast growing businesses

Finance South East: Enterprising Women!;A
Date:	5th November 2007, London. 3.00-9.30pm
Place:	The Ark Conference Centre, Basingstoke, RG24 9NN
About the event:	This event, which is endorsed and supported by the National Women’s Enterprise Task Force, is intended to celebrate and report on our FEW! (Funding Enterprising Women!) project. This free two part event will be of interest to women who run growing businesses in our region and business professionals who wish to encourage and support women business owners. Your choice is to attend just one event or both events. We are inviting you to:- Come and hear how women Started and grew their businesses Found the money to fund their businesses Received intensive support to accelerate their achievements Learnt the steps to put their ideas into action Come and watch An expert panel advising on next steps for successful women business owners. Hear some live case histories. A DVD of women progressing their business ideas from inception to trading and beyond Come and help us to shape the women’s agenda within Europe Learn about regional support initiatives for women business owners Hear about the success of the recently completed FEW!1 (Funding Enterprising Women! project Discover the similarities and differences for women starting businesses in four European countries
Contact:	Karen Karaahmet on 01276 608522 or email: karen.karaahmet@financesoutheast.com
For:	Women who run growing businesses in our region and business professionals who wish to encourage and support women business owners.

Giant Leap / Ideas Factory at Business Northwest
Date:	21st-22nd November 2007, London. 9.00-5.00pm Conference, 5.00-6.00pm speed networking, 6.00-7.00pm cocktail party.
Place	Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX
About the event:	Presentations from vetted young and fast growing companies seeking investment and management. Presentations from micro companies and start-ups seeking guidance, management and investment. With £30,000 worth of business services up for grabs for businesses who present.
Contact:	For more information or if you wish to present please call Lawrence on 0161 214 5206 or email: lawrence@outthereevents.com
For:	Existing and potential investors in start-ups and spin-outs / company directors

London Stock Exchange: Inside Main Market
Date:	4th December 2007, 28th February 2008, London. 8.45am to 5.00pm
Place	London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7LS
About the event:	This programme provides delegates with an understanding of the mechanics of the Main Market including essential requirements for preparing and implementing a company's flotation. The Main Market enables larger, more established companies to attract investment from multinational fund managers and to participate in the same capital markets as their peers. This course will provide an understanding of IPO preparation, key regulatory requirements and continuing obligations. Topics include: Key features of the Main Market Steps in the flotation process Continuing obligations for directors Investor relations and corporate governance best practice Understanding how the market values companies and what it looks for in an IPO
Cost:	Angel News subscribers get 20% discount off usual price of £650 + VAT = £520 & VAT To receive the discount, please quote code “Angel2007” when making a booking by telephone or post
Contact:	To book please click on this link: http://clk.atdmt.com/EUS/go/mrgkxlse0010000307eus/direct/01/ Or tel: Claire McKoy on 020 7797 1739 or email cmckoy@londonstockexchange.com
For:	Companies considering a Main Market listing, including AIM quoted companies looking to move to the Main Market

ICAEW The Corporate Finance Faculty December Debate
Date:	6th December 2007, London. 5.00-7.30pm
Place	The Regency Room, Simpsons in the Strand, 100 The Strand, London WC2R
About the event:	Put the date in your diary and join us for this year’s Debate on the private equity and capital markets topic of the moment. We are very pleased to announce that the keynote address is from Mr Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services. Book your place at the event now and watch out for more details and our special guests. Mr McCreevy’s address commences at 5.30 sharp.
Contact:	Lorraine Sinclair on +44 (0)20 7920 8685
For:	Company directors, investors in companies and advisers

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