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Country Roads Angel Network is hosting a Member Meeting and Investment Review on Monday, April 17th at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.
The event will begin with a reception at 4:30 p.m. and a meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. It will include dinner and networking in addition to pitch presentations from two promising West Virginia based entrepreneurs, a guest speaker, and a panel of special guests. Please see a detailed agenda and registration information below.
Note: there will be a virtual option for those not able to attend in-person.
Click Book Your Group Rate to access the room block of hotel rooms at the Oglebay Resort available between Monday, April 17th – Friday, April 21st.
Bridging Innovation Week is the state’s premier entrepreneurship event. The five-day annual symposium provides promotional, educational, and business development opportunities for business owners, current and prospective entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur serving organizations (ESOs) throughout West Virginia.
The CRAN Member Meeting will occur on Monday night of Bridging Innovation Week. You do not have to register for the entire conference to attend the CRAN Member Meeting, but we encourage you to attend if you can. Several CRAN members will be participating in panels and pitch events throughout the week, and it is a great time to learn about additional investment opportunities.
Location: Oglebay Resort / Shenandoah Room
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Casual Drop-in & Reception
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Doors Open and Dinner is Served
5:15 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. – Welcome Remarks and Introduction: Kevin Combs, CRAN Chairman and Judy Moore, President
5:25 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. – Guest Speaker: Ryan Thorn, USDA Rural Development, West Virginia State Director
5:35 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. – CRAN Portfolio Company Spotlight: Iconic Air, Kyle Gillis and James Carnes
5:50 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. – Creating Impact Through Leveraged Funding: A Conversation with CRAN Members, Partners, and Investees: Ryan Thorn, from USDA Rural Development, Nathan Polk from WVJIT, Mara McFadden from Endolumik, Chad Prather from Huntington Bank, and James Carnes from Iconic Air – Moderated by Monika Jaensson
6:20 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. – Diligence Updates and Upcoming Investment Opportunities
6:55 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. – Entrepreneur Presentations (10 Minute Pitch, 5 Minute Q&A)
7:25 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Final Remarks and Closing
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