WELCOME TO THE GCVF!
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (”the GCVF”) is a Florida 501(c) 6 non-profit corporation, formed in 2001. The primary purpose of the GCVF is to promote the success of Southwest Florida’s new and emerging businesses by bringing together the best entrepreneurs and Angel Investors. The GCVF is launching a new chapter in Sarasota in the Fall of 2009. Check our schedule below!

SARASOTA        NAPLES         PURPOSE
Oct 14, 2009    Oct 08, 2009   Kickoff Meeting (public)
Nov 11, 2009    Nov 12, 2009   Company Presentations (members)
Dec 09, 2009    Dec 03, 2009   Company Presentations (members)
Jan 13, 2010    Jan 14, 2010   Company Presentations (members)
Feb 10, 2010    Feb 11, 2010   Company Presentations (members)
Mar 10, 2010    Mar 11, 2010   Company Presentations (members)
Apr 07, 2010    Apr 08, 2010   Company Presentations (members)
                May 13, 2010   Annual Member Meeting (members)
June, July, August & Sept      No Meetings

Sarasota Presenter Meetings
Will be held from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236. (941)363-2618.

Naples Presenter Meetings
Will be held from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Tiburon Golf Course Clubhouse
2610 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109. (239) 594-2040.

If you are an accredited investor and would like to attend future meetings or if we can provide you with more information, please contact us.

NOTICES
Read about the study that launched the Tamiami Angel Fund I, LLC, a consensus strategic outcome of the 2008 SW Florida Regional Angel Fund Assessment.

Platinum Sponsor: Hahn Loeser Parks, LLP
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For Entrepreneurs
If you are a company with a great idea, we want to hear from you. Read about our investment criteria, funding process, and then learn how to submit your business plan.
For Angel Investors
Membership is by invitation only, and is extended to individuals who share our vision and will actively contribute to our process.