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About our 2008 Sponsors and Supporters *If you are interested in receiving information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2009 Utah Innovation Awards program, please contact:
Stoel Rives is a business law firm providing counseling and litigation services to a wide range of clients throughout the United States. The firm has more than 350 attorneys operating out of 11 offices in seven states. Stoel Rives is regarded as a leader in energy, natural resources, environmental, litigation, corporate and intellectual property law. For more information, visit www.stoel.com.
The Utah Technology Council (UTC) is the Presenting sponsor of the Utah Innovation Awards. As the premier professional organization for Utah's 3,700- plus technology companies, UTC exists to form closer relationships with industry and community leaders, develop superior management talent, sharpen professional skills and help gain access to capital. Visit the UTC website at www.utahtechcouncil.org.
Connect offers an inside look at the regional economic landscape and the people driving its development. Connect profiles innovative companies with ties to Utah and Idaho so you are aware of the major players in the region. connect covers topics that current and future entrepreneurs need to know about. Visit the Connect magazine website at www.connect-utah.com.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Avalanche Studios is a full-service video production company specializing in television advertising, corporate videos, and broadcast programming. Since 1992, Avalanche Studios has been creating dynamic and effective presentations for clients in business, government, entertainment and education. Visit the Avalanche Studios website at www.avalanche-studios.com.
The Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid to large companies. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide. Visit the ACG Utah Chapter website at www.acg.org/utah/.
FundingUniverse is a Funding Catalyst group that cultivates business opportunities by connecting qualified entrepreneurs with active angel investors. FundingUniverse provides services to help entrepreneurs become Angel-Ready(tm) such as helping them create compelling business plans and pitches, advising them on strategic business direction, and preparing them for investor scrutiny. To learn more, visit www.fundinguniverse.com.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a non-profit organization chartered with raising the level of competitiveness, performance, and profitability of Utah's manufacturers. Visit the MEP website at www.mep.org.
The Utah Manufacturers Association has been the "voice of industry" in Utah for 101 years. Our mission is to enhance the business climate in Utah. UMA is a highly-regarded voice at the Utah Legislature and with regulatory agencies. Visit the UMA website at www.umaweb.org.
The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) is a long-term, state-funded investment to strengthen Utah's "knowledge economy." This revolutionary initiative invests in world-class innovation teams and research facilities at the University of Utah and Utah State University, to create novel technologies that are subsequently commercialized through new business ventures. To learn more, visit www.ustar.utah.gov.
Formed in 1983, the Wayne Brown Institute (WBI) runs the oldest and most successful non-profit venture accelerator program in the country. Most importantly, WBI's accelerator program helps technical entrepreneurs from every social economic level raise money for their businesses. Visit the WBI website at www.venturecapital.org. |