Press Release
June 25, 2008
Information Contact:
Susan Nabbefeld, Bend Venture Conference
503-860-4699
susan@consultgrow.com
Forbes Magazine Publisher Rich Karlgaard to Address Bend Venture Conference 2008
June 25, 2008-BEND, OR- Bend Venture Conference (BVC) announced today its keynote speaker for the fifth annual conference on October 16 and 17 in Bend at the Tower Theatre.
Rich Karlgaard is the publisher of Forbes, the magazine’s “Digital Rules” columnist, entrepreneur, and author of The Wall Street Journal best seller, Life 2.0 – How People Across America Are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the Where of Their Happiness.
Mr. Karlgaard will address “America’s Coming Heartland Boom”, outlined in his book as the balanced, technology-enabled lifestyle millions of Americans will be seeking out in the coming years. Bend is named in his book as one of the nation’s best “telecommuting heavens”.
Before joining Forbes, Mr. Karlgaard cofounded the 5,000 member non-profit Churchill Club, Silicon Valley’s premier business and technology forum. He also started two magazines and sits on several boards. Mr. Karlgaard is a graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in political science.
For additional 2008 conference information and to register to attend, visit the BVC website at www.bendvc.com. Early registration is $149 (through September 12) and includes a networking reception, continental breakfast, seated lunch and post-conference reception. Companies interested in applying to present may reference the website or email BVCpresenters@gmail.com. The application deadline for presenting companies is September 12.
About Bend Venture Conference
Bend Venture Conference has established itself as the major regional event connecting seed and early stage companies with investment opportunities. The annual conference attracts nearly 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers and gives attendees the opportunity to network with the best of the Northwest.
