Enjoy an evening of networking with other entrepreneurs, and learn more about angel investing and the regional opportunities available for women entrepreneurs and angels!

Venture Thunder Bay will feature:

• A Mini Pitch From a Local Business Owner
• Networking with Entrepreneurs and Angels
• Guest Speakers

Agenda:

5:30 PM – REGISTRATION OPENS / DROP BOX – DOOR PRIZE

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM – MIX & MINGLE / CASH BAR / HORDEURVES

5:45 – 5:50 PM – WELCOMING REMARKS

• Donna Smith, Chair, NOA
• Ian Lane, Executive Director, NOA

5:50 PM – 6:00 PM – ANGEL INVESTING IN THE NORTHERN INNOVATION ECONOMY

• Mary Long-Irwin

6:00 PM – 6:10 PM – WHY AN INVESTOR IS SO IMPORTANT TO NEW AND SMALL START-UPS

• Stephanie Ash – Firedog Communications

6:10 PM – 6:25 PM – MINI PITCH + Q&A

• Amber Kivisto – Bio North

6:25 PM – 6:30 PM – CLOSING REMARKS

• Mario Escoto Damas

6:30 – 7:30 – NETWORKING SESSION / CASH BAR / HORS D’OEUVRES