Women-Owned Businesses Answer the MBE Capital Call™
Written on August 10, 2008 by Amanda M. Gladden
Women entrepreneurs seeking capital take a look at the MBE Capital Call’s next event.
The MBE Capital Call™ is a forum for U.S. based minorities and women who are aspiring to own or already own a business and who are seeking funding. The forum
educates entrepreneurs and provides a venue for small business lenders, government resources, private investors, and venture capital firms seeking business development and investment opportunities with minorities and minority- and women-owned businesses.
The event includes seminars, the MBE Presentations/Pitching Sessions during which some entrepreneurs get the opportunity to present their business opportunity to investors as well as a reception.
ENTREPRENEUR ELIGIBILITY: Entrepreneurs must be 18 or older, a United States citizen; and the owner, substantial owner, or senior management of a Minority Business Enterprise.
COMPANY ELIGIBILITY: Companies must be U.S. based minority or woman-owned ventures (Minority Business Enterprise) with operations in any of several industries including:
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Aerospace & Defense
Agriculture & Fishery
Biotechnology
Business Products & Services
Chemicals & Materials
Communications & Networking
Computers & Peripherals
Pitching sessions will take place on Friday, September 26th during the 2008 MBE Capital Call.
Access the registration fee, costs and additional details on the MBE Capital Call >website here.<<<<<
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August 10th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.
Tim Ramsey
August 11th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Thank you for the info. i’m looking forward to the additional valueable information here. thank you.
August 12th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Before looking into financing, you should first start building a client base. I’m not sure exactly what these people offer, but most investors don’t want to buy your business process. Instead, they want to buy access to a customer base that’s willing to spend money.
If you can collect this, you’re already halfway there. Unfortunately, this often means you have to go out and build a reputation with blood, swear and tears.
August 14th, 2008 at 1:12 am
I’m looking forward to the additional valueable information here.Now a days woman r not behind manThey contribute as man.It’s really helful for working woman.Thank you for the info.
August 19th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Being connected to like minded business owners has really inspired me and my business partner. We have entered into an industry that has some real challenges, but reading all of the encouraging blogs, makes the task at hand worth it!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Nowadays, whatever men can do; can also be done by women. As a matter of fact, a lot of women have already made a name in various fields of industry. In this modern time when internet business opportunities are with of high demand,Women of this age have rights, freedoms, education, opportunities, houses, gadgets, labour saving devices etc. Women nowadays” have equal oppotunities for study and education. People think they shall do even better than men in certain subjects.
Cheers,
Elizabeth Van der Woodsen
September 17th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Hi,
Have gone through your blog, even accessed the website given by you, looks like a good opportunity, for the women who has the drive and determination to start their own business and succeed. It is just that some of them do have a starting trouble, and do need a push, it is nice to know that MBE is giving that push by educating and also giving a platform of like minded people.
Thanks for sharing the info.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:24 pm
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