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UVEF Presents: 2010 Annual UVEF Awards!

Nov 19

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Welcome to the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum.

UVEF Presents: 2010 Annual UVEF Awards!

December 9, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Novell Building A.

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum invites you to its 2010 Annual UVEF Awards event. The annual event recognizes Utah companies and leaders for innovation, business growth and contributions to the entrepreneurial community.

“Utah ranks at the top of the nation as a place for doing business by Forbes and others,” said UVEF chairman John Pilmer. “This year’s honorees represent those most influential in driving Utah’s rebounding economy.”

Award recipients will be named in the following categories:

  • Most Innovative Product
  • Ron King Social Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Greatest Contribution to Entrepreneurs
  • Utah Valley’s Best Kept Entrepreneurial Secret
  • Entrepreneur of the Year

Register for this event today, space is limited:

Questions? Contact Michelle Michelle@cedo.org or at 801.226.1521 ext.101
No cost for this event to current UVEF members. $25 for visitors.

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UVEF Awards 2010 ‘Top 25 Under Five’

Jul 9

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The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announced the winners of its 2010 “Top 25 Under Five” Awards, spotlighting outstanding Utah entrepreneurs and start-up companies. Award recipients were recognized Thursday at ceremonies held at the Provo Novell Campus. Omniture, Silicon Slopes and InnoVentures sponsored the event. UVEF recognized Agel Enterprises, a nutritional supplement supplier, as the number one performer among Top 25 nominees.

“The first five years are the most challenging for a new startup,” said UVEF 2010 chairman John Pilmer. “These companies not only demonstrate impressive growth in these early years, but do so during the greatest recession of our lifetime. If these companies can excel in a down economy, we can’t wait to see what they do in a recovery.”

David Bradford, Chairman of Fusion-io, emceed the ceremony. He praised all finalists for their entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to Utah’s business community.

“These companies prove to the business community that Utah entrepreneurs continue our state’s remarkable history of entrepreneurial leadership,” Bradford said. “New business startups here remain a strong and thriving force in the development of our local and national economy.”

This year’s other award recipients are Imagine Learning, Local Results, High West Distillery and Saloon, FundingUniverse, SEO.com, Simply Mac, FamilyLink.com, Entice Labs, Pounders Hawaiian Island Grill, Jive Communications, Campus Book Rentals, Kynetx, Parallel HR Solutions, Zoobies, Franchise Foundry, ILLUMRA, Snapp Conner PR, Appigo, CFOwise, Lumos, Xcelus, Fiftyfilms, Qualified Address and Izatt International.

Nominations were judged on several factors including revenue growth and job creation.

This is UVEF’s eleventh Top 25 Under Five competition. UVEF has highlighted the development of more than 200 individuals and their companies through the ceremony, including Utah success stories like Omniture, Skullcandy and Xango, among many others.

About UVEF
The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) is a volunteer non-profit support group linking entrepreneurs to Money, Markets, and Mentors. Celebrating 21 years of new business success, UVEF empowers current and future business leaders to thrive in today’s competitive market. We provide real-world, practical education and valuable resources on how to access needed capital, attract new customers and tap into industry experts. For information on upcoming meetings, speakers and exclusive membership benefits visit www.uvef.net.

Press Contact:
Andon Carling
PilmerPR
801-368-7249
acarling@pilmerpr.com

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UVEF Presents Top 25 Under Five

Jun 14

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Welcome to the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum.

top-25-under-5Our Next Event: The Top 25 Under Five Awards!

Celebrating our 21st year, UVEF INVITES YOU TO ATTEND the Awards Ceremony, featuring emcee David Bradford of FusionIO.

Thursday, July 8 at Novell Building A.

Top 25 Under Five spotlights outstanding Utah entrepreneurs and emerging companies from across the state.

Award recipients will be recognized at ceremonies on July 8th, with sponsors including Omniture, Silicon Slopes and InnoVentures.

UVEF’s Top 25 Under Five Awards have recognized the development of more than 200 individuals and companies, including Utah success stories like ZAGG, Agel Enterprises, Interbank FX, Seastone, Altiris, Omniture, and Xango among many others.

Companies throughout Utah, five years old or younger, are invited to apply electronically. Applicants are judged based on revenue and job creation.

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Questions? Contact Michelle Michelle@cedo.org or at 801.226.1521 ext.101
No cost for this event to UVEF members All others, $25 each.

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David Bradford to Emcee UVEF ‘Top 25 Under Five’ Awards

Jun 2

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David BradfordUtah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announced that David Bradford, Chairman of the Board of Fusion-io, will emcee the 2010 ‘Top 25 Under Five’ Awards ceremonies on July 8th. UVEF is also extending the nomination deadline for the award through June 15.

Bradford is a proven business leader with over 25 years of experience in the computer industry. Bradford was CEO of Fusion-io prior to being named Chairman of the Board  Under his leadership, Fusion-io raised more than $100 Million in financing, expanded from 90 employees to 225, doubled in valuation and was named the Most Promising Information Technology company in America by the Wall Street Journal.

Top 25 Under Five spotlights outstanding Utah entrepreneurs and emerging companies from across the state. Award recipients will be recognized at ceremonies on July 8th, with sponsors including Omniture, Silicon Slopes and InnoVentures.

Companies throughout Utah, five years old or younger, are invited to apply electronically at www.uvef.net through June 15. Applicants are judged based on revenue and job creation.

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) is a volunteer non-profit support group linking entrepreneurs to Money, Markets, and Mentors. Celebrating 21 years of new business success, UVEF empowers current and future business leaders to thrive in today’s competitive market. We provide real-world, practical education and valuable resources on how to access needed capital, attract new customers and tap into industry experts. For information on upcoming meetings, speakers and exclusive membership benefits visit www.uvef.net.

Press Contact:
Andon Carling
PilmerPR
(801) 368-7249
acarling@pilmerpr.com
www.pilmerpr.com

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June Luncheon Membership Special!

May 26

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save-moneyUVEF is giving $240 worth of savings to anyone who signs up as a new member during our June 10 luncheon hosted by Funding Universe!

New Members who pay $195 to start their membership during the June 10 Funding Panel luncheon will not have to renew until August 31 of 2011!

Offer details:

  • Annual UVEF Membership is $195, renewed by August 31 each year.
  • UVEF members receive a total of $385 worth of monthly event entrance fees each year for a total of $190 in savings to paid members versus non-members.
  • New members who sign up at our June 10 luncheon get their first year extended through Aug 2011 ($50 net savings)
  • Visit www.uvef.net to see our 2010 schedule of monthly events and bring your credit card on June 10 to save $240!

RSVP to our June Funding Panel Luncheon.

Download our Membership Flyer to learn more about our coming schedule and the tremendous value our members receive.

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UVEF Presents our Funding Panel in June

May 13

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panel-of-expertsWelcome to the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum.

Our Next Event: Funding Panel — How and Where to Get Funding

Join UVEF June 10 at 11:45 a.m. for our luncheon featuring a panel of experts from various fields of funding including Seed Investments, Angel Investors, Venture Capital, and Bank Financing. Each will present before opening up to panel discussion and questions.

Thursday, June 10 2010, 11:45 a.m., Novell Building ‘A’ (The Technology Center at Novell)

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Our panel will include the following financial experts:

  • Robb Kunz, (BoomStartup, Olympus Angels, VentureBlue Capital)
  • Steve Grizzell (InnoVentures Capital)
  • Steve Price (Utah Deputy Director for the SBA)
  • Tony Horsley, Peterson Partners
  • Warren Osborne, Stoneway Capital, Utah Angels
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UVEF Accepting Nominations for ‘Top 25 Under Five’ Awards

Apr 29

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top-25-under-5Celebrating our 21st year, Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announces that nominations are now being accepted through June 15. for the 2010 “Top 25 Under Five” Awards.

Nominate a Top 25 Under 5 Company!

Top 25 Under Five spotlights outstanding Utah entrepreneurs and emerging companies from across the state. Award recipients will be recognized at ceremonies on July 8th, with sponsors including Omniture, Silicon Slopes and InnoVentures.

UVEF’s Top 25 Under Five Awards have recognized the development of more than 200 individuals and companies, including Utah success stories like ZAGG, Agel Enterprises, Interbank FX, Seastone, Altiris, Omniture, and Xango among many others.

Companies throughout Utah, five years old or younger, are invited to apply electronically. Applicants are judged based on revenue and job creation.

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) is a volunteer non-profit support group linking entrepreneurs to Money, Markets, and Mentors. Celebrating 21 years of new business success, UVEF empowers current and future business leaders to thrive in today’s competitive market. We provide real-world, practical education and valuable resources on how to access needed capital, attract new customers and tap into industry experts. For information on upcoming meetings, speakers and exclusive membership benefits visit www.uvef.net.

Press Contact:
Andon Carling
PilmerPR
(801) 368-7249
acarling@pilmerpr.com
www.pilmerpr.com

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UVEF Announcement: Entrepreneurial Business Conference on Friday April 16

Apr 14

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uvu-conferenceThe Woodbury School of Business Entrepreneurship Institute at Utah Valley University extends a personal invitation to members of the UVEF to attend the 2010 Entrepreneurial Business Conference on Friday April 16, 2010.

The conference will feature a keynote by Utah Governor Gary Richard Herbert, as well as presentations from local entrepreneurial leaders including our own John Pilmer (UVEF Board Chair, 2010) and several others from our membership.

The theme of the conference is “Prospering in Hard Times… Opportunities Await!“, and promises to focus on building success in an otherwise hostile economic environment.

Download the Conference Flyer.

The Woodbury School of Business Entrepreneurship asked hundreds of local business owners and managers about their most urgent business concerns. These timely topics will be the content of the conference, and include:

  • Discerning the direction of the U.S. economy
  • Identifying business opportunities
  • Finding sources of working capital
  • Using effective marketing strategies
  • Empowering employees

Successful local and national business leaders will share their experience and insight with conference attendees. The conference is open to all interested in finding solutions to current business challenges and ideas for developing ways to prosper in hard times.

Registration and breakfast begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Sorensen Center at UVU.

General business sessions and informative interactive workshops extend from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Lunch in the Grand Ballroom will provide networking opportunities.

The conference cost of $69 provides you with a lot of value. One key idea will be worth the price of registration. To qualify for a 50 percent discount, please enter the code ‘UVUGUEST’ when registering.

For full conference information and to register, please call us at 801-863-6435 or visit www.uvu.edu/entrepreneurs.

Other Speakers include:

Derek Miner
Co-founder of OrangeSoda & VP of Partnerships
“Online Marketing and Advertising Strategies”

John Pilmer
Founder and Present of PilmerPR, LLC.
“Prospering by Going Green”

Kent Thomas
Founder of CFO Solutions
“Prospering through Effective Budgeting”

Juliette Tennert
Utah Chief Economist
“Where is Our Economy Going?”

Bill Aho
Partner of SagePoint
“Davey was an Innovator. Goliath was Dead.”

Alex Lawrence
Partner, and the Chief Evangelist at FundingUniverse
“Finding Money to Finance your Business”

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Larry Myler Followup with Video

Apr 5

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Larry Myler presented to the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum in February and we have the video to prove it! If you missed our February event you can catch up on the core of the presentation below. If you are interested in taking part in our monthly forums and interacting with our region’s most respected entrepreneurs, Join our Forum and come every month!

Here is the MP3 of audio only:

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