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Maryland companies today urgently need practical insight into the current condition of local capital markets and to learn how to take advantage of available funding options. The Credit Crisis Rx Workshop, a three-session series provides participants with valuable information needed now, plus opportunities to connect one-on-one with experts from the private and public sectors.
Who Should Attend: Owners, CEOs, COO's and CFOs
About the Workshop:
Session 1 - Thursday, May 7, 2009
7:30 am - 10:00 am
"How to Compete for Scarce Bank Credit"
| Top executives from Maryland's leading corporate and commercial banks discuss real-time developments in bank credit markets and provide insider tips on bank credit strategies. |
Session 2 - Thursday, May 14, 2009
7:30 am - 10:00 am
"What to Do When Your Bank Says No"
| Senior lenders from leading non-bank financial (e.g., asset-based lending, commercial finance, leasing institutions) and the Small Business Administration discuss market conditions for alternative sources of debt financing, how they can be used effectively to finance working capital, capital expenditures and mergers & acquisitions; and prevailing terms and conditions (e.g., collateral, pricing, maturities). |
Session 3
Thursday, May 21, 2009
7:30 am - 10:00 am
"Bridging the Gap When Debt Financing Isn't Enough"
| Subordinated debt and preferred stock investors help owners/CEOs how to use long term, junior capital to achieve their corporate growth and shareholder liquidity objectives. The session also includes CEOs and CFOs from across the spectrum of Maryland companies who share experiences and lessons learned in working with banks and alternative sources of capital in the current environment. |
Registration fee: $95 Includes all three sessions, continental breakfasts, Credit Crisis RX Workbook and takeaway references.
Advance registration is required.
Location: University of Baltimore, Baltimore MD
Venue: Merrick School of Business - Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center
1420 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD
Space is limited so register early. Registration closes May 5, 2009.

For more information:
Call: 405-824-5549.
Maryland companies concerned about meeting their capital needs should attend this workshop series:
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"It is critical that privately held companies of all sizes have access to capital to continue their leadership in job creation, and we are committed to providing useful and actionable information now to assist them. This program is another effort to help Small and Medium Sized Enterprises sustain themselves through the credit crunch and position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities that the economic recovery will create."
--Christian S. Johansson, Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
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The Credit Crisis Rx Workshop Series has been developed by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development in conjunction with the Capital Formation Institute. The series is sponsored by Mentor Capital Partners and hosted by the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center.
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