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This important one-day conference will showcase new venture opportunities emerging in rural Indiana and show you how to research, plan and fund new businesses in one of the most innovative and growing sectors of our global economy.

This conference is part of the StartUp Indiana project, and brought to you by the Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board with support from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and Ball State and Purdue Universities. StartUp Indiana is part of the Strategic Skills Initiative.


For more information please contact eirwb@startupindiana.com

An initiative of the Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board. The WorkOne System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the programs and services offered. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Call (800) 743-3333 for TDD/TTY relay service.


This program offers the opportunity to:
  • Hear top venture capitalists
  • Learn about new small business services
  • Gain insight from innovative agriculture and food success stories
  • Network with key investors, customers, rural entrepreneurs, and service providers
  • Discover hot growth sectors
  • Ask the experts
Who should attend:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Service providers
  • Investors
  • Economic development officials
  • Local leaders
  • Educators
  • Incubator Staff
  • Elected Officials
Location:

Ball State University
Alumni Center
December 12, 2007
8:30—4:30 p.m.

StartUp Indiana Conference Program/Agenda
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.Registration, booths, exhibits, networking
10:00 – 10:05 a.m. Welcome
Jim Riggle, Community Relations Manager, Indiana Michigan Power
Chairman, Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board
10:05 – 10:15 a.m. Indiana’s Rural Development Vision
David Terrell, Executive Director, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

The Cutting Edge in the Food and Agriculture Economy
Andy Miller, Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Expert Panel: New Economic Frontiers in Rural America
Dr. Leonard E. Heller, University of Kentucky,
Blue Grass Angels
Dr. James W. Budzynski, Principal,
BrightPath Capital
Dr. Ronald L. Meeusen, IN Partners, LLC

11:45 – 12:00 p.m.

Break and table top booth visits

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Panel: Indiana Rural Start-up Success Stories
Moderator: Frank Sabatine
Assoc. VP for Econ. Develop. & Community Engagement
Dean of Extended Education, Ball State University

John Cory, Managing D investments, and what we expect in return.

Angels typically invest between $25,000 and $100,000 per transaction individually, and from $250,000 to $750,000 as a group. They invest in one to four transactions per year. On average, angels are patient, with an average term for holding an investment of eight years. For the risk and added value they provide, angels seek returns of at least ten times their investment.

We receive hundreds of business plan submissions each month. Our funding process involves a thorough screening process where approximately three companies per month are selected to present to our members for funding consideration.

What we're looking for
We evaluate based on management team, market opportunity, growth potential, as well as other factors. To stand out from the rest of the crowd, make sure that you meet our investment criteria and that you are fully prepared with a polished business plan and presentation.