Cast Your Vote at Venture Island
Venture Island|Chico is a “must attend” networking event for entrepreneurs, executives and investors. It represents a first of its kind business competition that is like YouTube, Survivor and American Idol all rolled into one! Like American Idol, attendees get to join our esteemed panel of judges and vote to help determine the best presenting company.
Venture Island|Chico’s opening night event, called “The Whole Pina Colada” is on Thursday, February 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Manzanita Place in Chico. For more information and to register for Venture Island|Chico, please click here. Call 530-893-8828 if you have questions.
Venture Island|Chico provides a field of innovative, start-up and early-stage growth companies a chance to compete for executive mentoring and advising, high visibility both locally and through Internet exposure, and the potential for a cash award of up to $50,000. During the opening night the field of applicants will be pared down to a group of 8 who will compete throughout the first season on virtual island locations like The Snake Pit, Make or Break Beach, and The Trading Post. The season concludes on June 26 at the CEPCO Annual Dinner when 3 finalists attempt to Climb Kahuna Mountain and become the Big Kahuna!
The February 21 event will feature a keynote address by Bill Reichert, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures: “The Future of Innovation – The New Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors”. During his presentation, Reichert will draw upon his experience as an entrepreneur, executive and venture capitalist to provide real-world practical insight on the simple but critical steps necessary to start and grow a successful company.