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Enterprise Angels Deal Dating™ Contest
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Sioux Falls Convention Center

Enterprise Angels is hosting the Deal Dating contest in conjunction with Innovation Expo 2008. Entrepreneurs who have been pre-selected from an initial screening round will have the opportunity to mingle with accredited angel investors and other entrepreneurs in a speed dating-type format.

Entrepreneur Presenters will:

• Present elevator pitch to invited accredited angel investors in a tradeshow atmosphere
• Test presentation skill, extemporaneous speaking and salesmanship
• Get anonymous feedback from accredited investors via scorecard
• Opportunity to mix and mingle with potential investors
• Meet other innovative entrepreneurs
• Prize packages for highest 3 scores based on investor feedback
• Three $100 cash prizes will be awarded
• Grand prize winner will earn the opportunity to be a Show Case Company at the Annual Rain Maker’s conference in Sioux Falls October 23 & 24
• Based on application, one company may be selected to participate in the interactive due diligence process of the Rain Maker’s conference in Sioux Falls October 23 & 24
• Winners receive $1000 complimentary dollars of service from the Enterprise Institute

Application Process for Entrepreneurs
To enter submit a 1-3 page Executive Summary and fill out application available here
Entrees can be mailed in or submitted on-line.
815 Medary Avenue, Suite 201 , Brookings, SD
PH: 605.697.5015
Applications due September 30, 2008

Cost for Entrepreneurs to Enter:
$100 – Deal Dating Contest only
$25 – Deal Dating Entry fee with purchase of Exhibitor Booth at Innovation Expo

Up to 10 Entrepreneurs will be selected to compete.
Entry fees will be returned to entrants not selected.