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2010-11 Business Alliance Events Calendar Announced

MCLEAN, VA, July 28, 2010 --The Business Alliance for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipTM today announced its 2010 calendar of events for young companies, faculty innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those supporting their activities.  CXO speaker and moderator/sponsor opportunities are available for most of these programs:

Thurs, 9/9 - Fall Networking Event (5:30-7:30 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)   
Annual co-hosted networking reception featuring the Hon. Tom Davis, Director of Federal Gov't Relations, Deloitte LLP,  speaking re the "Political Landscape for the 2010 Elections."  REGISTER now. (Due to space limitations, this event sells out every year and no walk-ins are accepted.)

Fri, 10/15 - Business Alliance Bootcamp for Growing Companies & Entrepreneurs (7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.) 
Network and learn best practices, market opportunities, and lessons learned from more than forty of the region’s most successful business leaders who will share information you can use to grow your (or your client's) business.

Mon, 10/25 - Business Alliance SmartConnect Mixer- (5:00-7:00 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
4:00-5:30 p.m.- Managing Your Cash educational seminar (entrepreneurs only*)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (open to public) 
      *Seminar attendees have complimentary registration to reception
SPONSOR:  Redstones, LLC 

Mon, 11/8 - Business Alliance SmartConnect Mixer- (5:00-6:30 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
4:00-5:30 p.m.- Real Estate educational seminar (entrepreneurs only*)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (open to public) 
      *Seminar attendees have complimentary registration to reception
SPONSOR:  Scheer Partners

Thurs, 11/18 - Business Alliance Grubstake Breakfast - (7:45-9:40 a.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
See latest technologies, find a new strategic partner, invesment/acquisition opportunity, or client; view presentations by selected companies seeking $250,000-2MM in investment capital; and learn from investor speakers.

Mon, 12/6 - Business Alliance Holiday Networking Mixer (5-7:00 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)

Mon, 1/24/11 - Business Alliance SmartConnect Mixer - (5:00-6:30 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
4:00-5:30 p.m.- Marketing to the Intelligence/Security Communities educational seminar (entrepreneurs only*)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (open to public) 
      *Seminar attendees have complimentary registration to reception

Mon, 2/28/11 - Business Alliance SmartConnect Mixer - (5:00-7:00 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
4:00-5:30 p.m.- Sales 101 educational seminar (entrepreneurs only*)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (open to public) 
      *Seminar attendees have complimentary registration to reception

Thurs, March 24 (tent. date) - Business Alliance Grubstake Breakfast (7:45-9:40 a.m. - Tysons Corner, VA) 

Thurs, April 7 - Business Alliance Mid-Atlantic Innovation Showcase (7:30 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
Featuring the latest Innovations, Tech Transfer, Licensing, and Industry Partnership and Investment opportunities from the region's leading research institutions and brightest entrepreneurs…together in one room at the same time.  

Mon, 5/9/11 - Business Alliance SmartConnect Mixer - (5:00-6:30 p.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)
4:00-5:30 p.m.- Funding Strategies educational seminar (entrepreneurs only*)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (open to public) 
      *Seminar attendees have complimentary registration to reception

Thurs, June 16 (tent. date) - Business Alliance Grubstake BreakfastTM (7:45-9:40 a.m. - Tysons Corner, VA)

The Business Alliance for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a nonprofit 501c(3) membership organization focused on supporting early stage and growing companies throughactivities connecting innovators, leaders of start-ups and growing companies, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry leaders with each other and with those providing financial resources and other support to these enterprises.

Business Alliance membership and sponsorship opportunities are affordable and provide a great way for you and your colleagues to learn while gaining visibility in this dynamic marketplace. To nominate a CXO speaker, learn more about membership, sponsorship, or innovation showcase exhibit opportunities, please contact the Business Alliance office.