MAC Alliance announces the Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) Conference Hosted by Blank Rome LLP
 John Martinson, Managing Partner, founded Edison Venture Fund in 1986. He shapes Edison's overall investment strategy and leads the organization. Martinson mentors rising investment professionals and assists general partners in growing their regional and industry practices. Martinson also actively leads Edison's investments in information technology companies serving the pharmaceutical industry and education. With 30 years of venture capital experience, Martinson has organized 150 equity financings. He has served on the Board of Directors of 40 companies. Martinson is past Chairman of both the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and the Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) Alliance.
Dr. Brenda Gavin is a Founding Partner of Quaker BioVentures. Previously, she was President of S.R. One, Limited (S.R. One), GlaxoSmithKline's bioscience venture capital investment company, and a general partner of EuclidSR Partners, an independent venture capital limited partnership focused on healthcare and information technology. She currently serves on the boards of various companies and other regional organizations, and she is a past board member of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
The 2009 MAC Conference will feature...
- More Featured Companies! New for 2009, the Conference will showcase investment opportunities in the Clean Technology sector, in addition to emerging companies from the Technology & Services and Life Sciences communities.
- Opportunities to put the spotlight on YOUR firm! This year’s Conference will include more panel sessions than in years past. Sponsor one of this year’s Panels and showcase your company, your expertise, and your knowledge of issues and topics relevant to the MAC Alliance community. Topics will include Clean Technology, Business Development, and Economic Development, just to name a few. Contact Cheryl Jarvis Johnson for information on sponsorship.
- Keynote Speakers! Keep an eye out for news on this year’s Breakfast Speaker on November 4, and the Welcome Session on the afternoon of November 3!
- More opportunities to get involved! We are in the process of finalizing committees. There is still time to volunteer your expertise and insights on one of our committees. Contact Cheryl Jarvis Johnson to take advantage of this sponsor benefit!
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