What: The Illinois Senate Commerce Committee is holding a special subject-matter hearing to promote venture capital and private equity investing in startup, small and medium sized companies to keep and create jobs in Illinois. Committee Chair Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) has arranged for business leaders, professional organizations and other experts to address the committee.
Who: Witnesses include representatives from the Illinois Venture Capital Association, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Council of State Governments – Midwest, investment firms OCA Ventures and Illinois Ventures, the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (iBIO), and successful entrepreneurs from various sectors across Illinois.
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Where: James R. Thompson Center
Room 16-504
Chicago, IL 60601
When: Thursday, February 4, 2010
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
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