The Central Florida Partnership is a collaborative of business and civic leaders committed to procuring a better tomorrow for our region. We are thoughtful leaders united by a single, guiding principle - that we have both the power and the responsibility to make change happen - moving "Ideas to Results."

Orlando, Inc. is a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership focused on Regional Entrepreneurship.
A "Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - we are aligned with the Central Florida Partnership in moving "Ideas to Results."

myregion.org, focused on "Regional Research and Resolves," is helping to shape Central Florida's future.
As a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, myregion.org moves "Ideas to Results" by identifying and examining changing demographics and powerful trends that define our region.

Developing regional leaders is important to the future success of the Central Florida Region. That is why Leadership Orlando is a line of business for the Central Florida Partnership. Focused on cultivating and recruiting emerging leaders, Leadership Orlando, America's largest "Community Leadership Program," is moving "Ideas to Results."

Affecting positive change in Central Florida requires strong "Regional Public Policy Advocacy."
BusinessForce, a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, is moving "Ideas to Results" by encouraging and supporting candidates for public office, and training civic, political and business leaders for public service.

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Business Success Strategies

Date: Friday, August 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Orlando Museum of Art
2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803

Contact: Vilma Quintana
Phone: 407.835.2520
Email: vilma.quintana@orlando.org

How to Raise Money
Friday, August 10, 2012 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking 8:30 - 10:00 Program	Come learn about: • The fundamentals of fundraising • Finding the right investor • Crafting the perfect pitch
Orlando Museum of Art 2416 North Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 Free Parking Click for Map

The truth is that fundraising is hard. Most people try and fail, no matter how great their preparation, their perseverance, or their idea. That's because there are far more people looking for capital than there are people writing checks. It also takes time and knowledge to find the right capital source that makes sense for your business and to craft the perfect pitch.

As your business evolves, you may move from simple forms of capital like credit cards and personal savings, to more complicated sources, like angel investors or commercial loans. To pursue these more complex sources of funding, you need to prepare.

First, it is important to understand the fundamentals of fundraising in order to set reasonable expectations. Second, you need to understand the funding landscape so that you can find the right investor. Finally, you need to understand how the pitch process works and craft the perfect pitch.

Leading the Conversation


Jason Rottenberg Managing Partner Arsenal Venture Partners	Jennifer Dunham Operating Principal Arsenal Venture Partners

Join us as Jason Rottenberg and Jennifer Dunham of Arsenal Venture Partners, share their insights and experience on how to raise money, from an investor's perspective. A Managing Partner at Arsenal Ventures, Jason has spent the last dozen years founding, building and funding early stage companies. In her role as Operating Principal, Jennifer provides early-stage operation support to portfolio companies.

Special Opportunity

At the conclusion of this event, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the entrepreneurs and mentors of the Florida IDEA Grant Program. The Grant program is a catalyst for launching and scaling businesses that have high growth potential in Central Florida. The Grant Program will offer "Office Hours" on an as-requested basis from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the same location. Office Hours will be work sessions where you can evaluate whether your business idea is suitable for outside investment or a candidate for a Florida IDEA Grant. The Florida IDEA Grant Program held its first contest in the Fall of 2011. To sign up for an appointment, contact Justyn Engl, jengl@ideafundpartners.com or Bryan Poynter, bpoynter@ideafundpartners.com. For more information, visit www.floridaidea.org.

Complimentary Admission for Orlando, Inc.
Business Partners and Business Connection Level Members
$39 - Business Basic Members of Orlando, Inc.
$59 - Non Members

Register Early! Seats are limited!

Questions: Contact Vilma Quintana
at vilma.quintana@orlando.org or 407-835-2520.

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Business Success Strategies is part of a series of programs and initiatives
targeted toward entrepreneurs, "Connecting Entrepreneurs to Success."
To learn more about Business Success Strategies, click here.

The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is one of four "Lines of Business" of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on 'Connecting Entrepreneurs to Success.' Click Here to learn more.

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Orlando, Inc., is one of four lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on Regional Entrepreneurship. A"Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – we are positioned to serve the growing needs of businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Central Florida Region. Working together with BusinessForce (Public Policy Advocacy), myregion.org (Regional Research & Resolves) and Leadership Orlando (Regional Leadership), the Central Florida Partnership is moving "Ideas to Results."