The New Enterprise Forum (NEF) is a local not-for-profit corporation founded in 1986 to help entrepreneurs prosper and grow. NEF links entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources. The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the administrative arm of NEF

NEF is the nation's most successful capital forum. Since its founding, NEF has been a model for similar groups and a magnet for entrepreneurs and investors throughout Michiganand the Midwest. Their success has captured national media attention, (U.S. News & World Report), and is unique among organizations of its kind in longevity, dynamism, and the number of deals assisted.

Upcoming Event:

New Enterprise Forum
Thursday, September 18
SPARK Central
330 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Registration & networking 5pm; program begins at 5:45pm

WHO NEEDS A @#! VENTURE CAPITALIST?
Maybe we all do!
You may view them as funding gatekeepers, but venture capitalists are actually one part of an interconnected economic ecosystem that includes participation between the state, companies, pension funds and venture firms to produce prosperity. Join us to understand why you and your local VC might have more in common than you thought...

Our Panelists:
• Cindy Douglas – Director, Program Administration, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Francis Glorie – Former CFO, Irwin Magnetics & Independent Finance/Marketing Consultant
• Tony Grover – Managing Director, RPM Ventures
• Peter Woodford – Alternative Investments Division Administrator, Investments Bureau, Department of Treasury, State of Michigan

Moderator:
• Our moderator will be venture financing expert, Mahendra Ramsinghani