Venture capital conference in Utah issues last call for participants

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The Wayne Brown Institute is putting out its final call for submissions to its upcoming venture capital conference.

The 29th annual Investors Choice Venture Capital Conference will be held Feb. 7 at the Zermatt Resort & Spa in Midway.

It is an opportunity for high-growth companies to get introduced to venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate investors and private equity groups that are interested in helping fund promising new enterprises.

Late applicants must submit their information before Dec. 7 with introductions, networking and mentoring beginning mid-month.

Over 60 percent of the companies participating in the Investors Choice Venture Capital program typical obtain funding with 12 months after their presentations, and Investors Choice alumni companies have raised well over $5 billion and created more than 10,000 jobs.

Business owners and operators wishing information about how to apply to participate in the venture capital conference should go to www.venturecapital.org for additional information.