MichBio Will Host Workshop on Capital Formation Prior to April 22 Annu...( ANN ARBOR Mich. April 16 /- W...)

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 16 /PRNewswire/ --

When: Tuesday, April 22

Workshop 2 - 5:30 p.m.

Networking Reception 5:30 p.m.

Dinner Program 6:30 p.m.

Where: 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor 48108 (map:

http://www.kcourtaa.com/ann_arbor_city_map_directions.html)

Workshop: Capital Formation: Lost in Translation

Industry experts will demystify the benefits,

processes and lingo involved in raising money from

non-dilutive funding like SBIR and STTR programs,

debt sources such as the Michigan Economic

Development Corp., and equity sources such as venture

capital and corporate investment. How to select the

best funding source and create a compelling message

will also be discussed. Break-out sessions will

evaluate a case study in each area. This will be a

valuable gathering for those involved or interested

in starting or growing life sciences businesses.

Speakers: Roger Newton, former president, Esperion

Therapeutics, senior VP, Pfizer; Jeff LaBine,

principal, Miller Canfield; Ian Bund, chairman,

Plymouth Venture Partners; Timothy Mayleben,

president, and COO, Nighthawk Radiology Holdings;

Andy Jakimcius, Principal Consultant, Biotechnology

Business Consultants; Wayne Harvey, Senior Business

Development Speci
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