3rd Annual Irvine Entrepreneur Forum Call for Submissions

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now being accepted for entrepreneurs to present at the 3rd Annual Irvine Entrepreneur Forum (IEF) on March 1, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Two companies will receive $10,000 in cash prizes for the best business plans (Best Overall Business Plan & Best Digital Media Plan).

Six entrepreneurs will be chosen to present at IEF, in front of a panel of angel and venture capital investors. In addition, entrepreneurs will also receive valuable coaching on how to effectively present to investors.

The deadline to submit business proposals for consideration is January 15, 2012. Applicants should submit a 2-3 page executive summary and a 3-5 minute YouTube.com video clip promoting their product or service.  

To submit your application and to find out more about the 2012 IEF visit: http://iefinfo.com/enter-company2011.php.

About the Irvine Entrepreneur Forum

The Irvine Entrepreneur Forum (IEF) was established by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce at the successful inaugural event on June 1, 2010 in an effort to bring together local entrepreneurs with angel, venture and private equity investors. The IEF provides entrepreneurial companies the unique opportunity to make pitch presentations to a panel of angel and venture capital investors interested in discovering, and possibly investing in, emerging companies. Visit www.iefinfo.com to learn more.

About The Irvine Chamber of Commerce

The Irvine Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential Chamber's in Orange County representing hundreds of local businesses. The Chamber's mission is to promote an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of local businesses, while offering members a wide range of benefits, services, programs and information. The Irvine Chamber is one of only 250 Chamber's in the U.S. who meet the requirements for accreditation by the U.S. Chamber. For more information, please call 949-660-9112, or visit www.irvinechamber.com.

SOURCE Irvine Chamber of Commerce