A regional organization that promotes the formation and success of the Triad's entrepreneurial growth by providing to members a network access to people, access to capital, research technology, and the service infrastructure so important to business growth.

PEN's Capital Formation Programs consist of several entrepreneur-focused programs that assist entrepreneurs at various stages, from idea to initial funding, by providing mentors, instruction, and tools to evaluate their ideas, refine their business concepts, develop business plans, and raise capital. Pen offers:

• Provides numerous network opportunities with introductions to angel and venture capital investors.
• Informative networking opportunities at seminar workshop events
• Roundtables for specific member group discussions
• FastCap programs, comprised of angel and venture capital investors, allows members to practice, test and evaluate a business plan presentation before exposing themselves to potential investors
• EntreFest is an annual conference offering workshops covering start-up, successful maintenance and exit strategies for a growth business

Contact Charles Tuttle, Executive Director at (336) 533 0225 www.pentriad.org

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