Second International Forum for the Development of SMEs

A Second International Forum for the Development of SMEs will be held in Mulhouse, France, on 23 October 1997. The Forum is being organized by ICNA (International Consultant Networking Association), SODIV(Venture Capital Organization)and LINKS(Consultancy Firm), in collaboration with the CIAL Bank, X Roads and the European Commission (DG XXIII).

Upon popular request by SMEs who have experienced the inconveniences of the traditional financial system, the second forum will cover how venture capital works, its drawbacks, how to set up projects and how and why to call on venture capital companies. The main objective of the forum is to offer a realistic and practical view of venture capital, making it possible for projects to be funded.

Having received a defined approach to Venture Capital, participants will then have the opportunity to:

- Meet potential project partners;
- Discuss projects with venture capital organizations;
- Seek advice and support from financial and administrative organizations;
- Present their projects or finance strategies.

Companies from over 15 different countries are expected to attend the Forum.
For further information, please contact:

ICNA
15 Rue Des Frères Lumières
F-68200 Mulhouse
Tel. +33-3-89424220; Fax +33-3-89601590
E-mail: icna@telmat-net.fr

The forum programme, registration forms and other information are also available on the World Wide Web at:

http://www.businessroads.com/icna(opens in new window)