An Event for Securing Small Business Capital: Perfect Your Pitch Workshop

enterpriseSeattle and Tracy A. Corley & Associates (a division of TsuluWerks, Inc.) will host Perfect Your Pitch on September 18, 2009. The event, sponsored by Towers Perrin, runs from 8:00 am to noon, with registration starting at 7:30am. The informational workshop is designed to help new and growing businesses secure venture and angel funding to launch and expand their enterprises.

"Capital is tight for all businesses from all sources," says enterpriseSeattle clean energy and technology specialist Steve Gerritson. "Small businesses have to be able to quickly and clearly get their messages across to potential funders. This workshop, specially designed for us by Tracy Corley, will help them communicate their value proposition and handle any open ended questions that might come their way."

The event will be held at the enterpriseSeattle offices at 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2500 from 8am to noon and is limited to 50 participants. The event cost of $95 ($125 at the door) includes the program presented by Tracy A. Corley, workshop materials, continental breakfast, and a half hour coaching session with an enterpriseSeattle consultant.

The program will cover:

• How to present with purpose
• Telling your story with clarity
• Organizing your presentation for maximum impact
• Selecting language that commands the room
• Deliver with confidence, even in 10 minutes or less
• Preparing for anything in open-ended sessions
• Building buy-in with stakeholders and investors

The event will also be simulcast to other locations across the state to make the presentation available to all of our state's CEOs and other C-level executives of start-ups and growing businesses. Participants can register online or call Steve Gerritson at 206-389-8656.

About enterpriseSeattle

For over 35 years, enterpriseSeattle has provided client-based economic development services to businesses throughout King County and its 39 cities. enterpriseSeattle's mission is to be a "difference-maker" in the community by growing the jobs and tax base in King County, its 39 cities and the greater Puget Sound region. It accomplishes its mission through a customized client services program focused on business retention, expansion and recruitment. It's objective is to become the premier economic development organization in the US. It supports businesses in the areas of Life Sciences, Clean Technology, Information Technology, International Trade and Logistics, and Aerospace. www.enterpriseseattle.org

About Tracy A. Corley & Associates

Using Vision Driven Results, Tracy A. Corley & Associates aligns individuals and organizations with simple, actionable strategies and precise execution for change and growth. They offer consulting, speaker services, and media content to improve cash flow, enhance competitiveness, increase efficiencies, and build confidence in their clients and their communities. The organization is led by Chief Strategist, Tracy Corley, who simplifies the strategic planning process for small businesses, nonprofits, corporations, and public agencies. Its parent company, TsuluWerks Inc., has been providing strategic consulting and marketing services to organizations since 2000. www.tsuluwerks.com

About Towers Perrin

Towers Perrin provides global human resource consulting services that help organizations effectively manage their investment in people. We offer clients services in areas such as executive and employee compensation, employee benefits, communication, change management, employee research, and the delivery of HR services. www.towersperrin.com