Apply or Exhibit at the expo.  Applications will be selected and qualified to present to investors at the SPEC Innovative Company Showcase.

Presenter Application Deadline Extended

Win Prizes and Investor Attention:
Investors vote and companies win prizes for the following categories:

Best Consumer Product     Best Technology     Best New Media     Best Innovative Company Presentation (Session 1)     Best Innovative Company Presentation (Session 2)

Your SPEC Expo and Application Registration includes:

·	One complimentary admission for company executive to the full conference (includes breakout sessions, and conference materials).  Additional admissions offered at a discount.
·	Table exhibit at the SPEC 2008 Expo.
·	Unfiltered and Direct Access to investors of all types.
·	Full day Networking at the SPEC EXPO, the HUB of the Conference, with over 100 members of the capital community.  You will have a table to display your company information, products, and materials.
·	Free power and Internet access will be provided upon request.
·	Choose 3 out of 5 Educational Break-out Sessions*  on various topics related to raising capital, creating value in your company, exiting at a profit etc.
·	Attend the Keynote Lunch with famed author, advisor and radio talk-show host, Wes Moss.
·	Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and reception.
·	Company description, expo location, and contact information in the SPEC Conference binder.
·	Admission to the Capital Community Celebration reception at the conclusion of the formal agenda.

For companies who wish to apply, fill out the below Application/Registration and send your business plan, executive summary, investor presentation and make your $750 payment.  Your application must be received by the deadline.  Once your application is processed, if you qualify to present to investors, then you have the option to present your investment opportunity for $2000 and no additional fees. 

For companies who wish to be an exhibitor ONLY and do not wish to present at the Innovative Company Showcase, please fill out the below Application/Registration form.  You do not need to email your documentation.

If Selected to Present at the Innovative Company Showcase, you will also receive the following benefits:  

·	One to two page company profile published in showcase guide distributed to all investors
·	Media Exposure through SPEC Talk Radio
·	Two complimentary passes to the Full Conference and Capital Community Celebration
·	Invitation to attend Presenter Workshop and coaching session on Monday afternoon, April 28, 2008
·	Invitation to attend the exclusive VIP cocktail reception with Investors and Sponsors on the evening of April 28th
·	9 Minute Presentation slot at the Innovative Company Showcase
·	Opportunity to be named Best of Show for your Flight of Companies

 

Innovative Company Showcase Application and Expo Table Or Expo Table Exhibitor Please complete the registration form below, click submit, and make your $750 payment. An exhibition table will be provided for you.  If you are interested in learning whether or not you are eligible for the Innovative Company Showcase, please email us your business plan, executive summary, and investor presentation.  Once we received all your information, your application will be processed and reviewed by a selection committee.  You will notified two weeks in advance of the event. Directions: When selecting more than one item. Hold the Ctrl key and select all that apply. Please complete your first name, last name, and email address.
First Name
Last Name
Email
How did you hear about us?	Please select one Internet Search LAUNCHfn.com website Link from another web site Other (Input Name of referral source)
Name of source referring you. (website, person, etc.)
Salutation	Please select oneMr. Mrs. Dr. Ms.
Job Title
Company
If you are not the president or CEO of the company, then who is?
Street Address
Suite or Bldg #
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Phone no.
Cell phone
Fax no.
Website
What industry is the company in?	Please select oneBio-Medical Services Consumer Products Real Estate Distribution/Transportation Entertainment/Media Franchise/Retail Homeland Security Government Mining/Minerals/Petroleum Manufacturing Technology Software Telecom/Wireless Internet Other
What is your legal structure?	Please select oneNot Incorporated LLC S Corp C Corp
What is the stage of the company?	Please select oneSeed stage (Proof of concept) Start up stage (Ready to Launch) Early stage (Sales under $500000) Expansion stage (Sales $500000 to $3000000) Late stage (Sales > $3000000) Buy-out or Acquisition IPO stage (Sales > $25000000)
How many years has the company been in business?
Brief description of your target market.
Business description to be printed, as is, in SPEC Event Booklet to attendees and investors. Limit 50 words. Spell check your entry before submission.
What are the company's current revenues?
Is the company cash flow positive?	Yes No
Is the company profitable?	Yes No
What was last year's revenue?
What is your total past revenue?
What is the forecast for next year's revenue?
How much capital is the company seeking?
What type of capital is the company seeking?	Please select all that apply Unsure Purchase Order or Contract Financing Working Capital Loan / SBA Active Investor 'Exec with Check' Private Investor (Angel) Venture Capital PIPE - Micro IPO
What types of services is the company seeking?	Please select all that apply Investor events Investor relations campaign Business plan services Loan facilitation Strategic planning Capital funding strategy Investor document preparation Other
How much have the founders invested in the company?
What is the total amount invested in the company?
Does the company have a PPM?	Please select oneYes No Partially complete Have investor term sheet
Does the company have a business plan?	Please select oneYes No Partially complete
Does the company have a investor presentation?	Please select oneYes No Partially complete
Do you have an executive summary?	Please select oneYes No Partially Complete
Briefly list current management names and relevant industry experience.
How many current customers does the company have?
How many pending customers does the company have?
How will the company use the funds?
What is the minimum amount of funds needed to reach the company's next milestone?
What portion of the funds can be taken as debt?
What is the company's current debt?
For loan applications, if the founders credit scores are below 650, do you have a shareholder who can co-sign?	Please select oneYes No Maybe
What is the value of the company's total real estate holdings?	Please select oneUp tp $500,000 $500,000 to $2 Million $2 million or More
Describe how the company sells and delivers products or services to the market.
Describe your marketing strategy to create brand awareness and gain market share.
Is your product patented, or patent pending?	Yes No
What makes the company unique and different from the competition?
Name 3 competitors and 1 advantage your company has over them.
Name the company's key milestones.
Name the board of advisors and their key value to the company.
Name any strategic alliances or joint ventures with the company.
Describe your staff structure and what are their functions.
Choose the statement(s) you have ready.	Please select all that apply Current Balance Sheet Current Income Statement Operating Budget Cash Flow Analysis Breakeven Analysis Forecast
List insurance policies and their value (such as Key Man, Buy Sell, Error and Omissions, etc.)
Does your company have any pending litigation, if yes please explain?
Does your company have the sales process documented and a sales training program?	Please select oneYes No Partially Complete
Please email your business plan (including executive summary), financials, investor presentation (if available) to applications@seprivateequity.org.  We prefer Microsoft Office documents.

 

 

 

* Educational Break-out Sessions

- Capital Gains Impact of Private Investments, Methods to Manage
- Valuation Tips & Techniques for Private Companies
- Creating Liquidity: Small Cap IPO, Acquisition, Full IPO
- Business Plans for Different Capital Needs and Stages
- Due Diligence Process & Mitigating Risks
- Capital Formation and Regulatory Issues
- Boot Strapping to Increase Valuation of your Company

Read the descriptions of the break-out sessions.