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Fueling Future Growth and Overcoming The Hurdles |
Date: 28th November 2006 Venue: Faraday Wharf, Aston Science Park Cost: Free of Charge Series: Financing Growth | 

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Where will you find the finance required for future growth? Follow the process & overcome the hurdles! This event will provide a range of information surrounding finance, providing bursts of practical advice and guidance. There will be an opportunity to learn from the investment community, gaining valuable experiences and lessons learnt! You will also be able to share thoughts & ideas with other local businesses who are seeking investment. CLICK HERE to view speaker bio-sketches Thank you to our event sponsors, to view their profiles please CLICK HERE | | Agenda | 08.00 | Breakfast and Networking | | 08.40 | Welcome & Overview: Philip Lines, Director of Finance (Aston Science Park) | 08.55
| THE MARKET - Sarika Patel, Director of Enterprise & Technology (Grant Thornton UK LLP) • Overview of the current Investment Market • Current trends in the market • Current Issues & opportunities | 09.15
| DEBT FINANCE PERSPECTIVE - Ade Burden, Manager (Lloyds TSB Business) • What financiers are looking for? • Illustrations and examples | | 09.35 | BREAK | 09.45
| THE PROCESS - Mike Bowman, Investment Executive (E-Synergy) • The process to follow • Getting over the hurdle | 10.00
| CASE STUDY - Adam McGiveron, Partner (Martineau Johnson) • Experiences & lessons learnt • Real life experiences | 10.15
| FINANCE FOR EARLY GROWTH/ START-UPS - Steve Walker, Chief Executive (ART) • Business support linked to finance | | 10.40 | Q&A & benefits of R2i | | 10.50 | Surgery - Sourcing the options | | 11.00 | Close & exhibition networking |
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