IVCA Newsletter March 14, 2007

Association News

Q&A: Michael B. Gray of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg
CHICAGO � The Illinois Venture Capital Association sat down with Michael B. Gray of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg to discuss how he incorporates his experience as a venture capital investor to his legal practice. He chairs his firm�s Fund Formation & Investment Management Practice.
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IVCA Welcomes Seneca Partners as New Member
CHICAGO � The IVCA welcomes new member Seneca Partners and representatives Thomas K. Cox, Rajesh V. Kothari, Michael C. Skaff and Anthony W. Zambelli.
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IVCA Welcomes Randolph Street Partners as New Member
CHICAGO � The IVCA welcomes Randolph Street Partners I LLC and representatives Percy Berger and Lee Berger.
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Register Today For IVCA�s Transitioning Fund Management Luncheon on March 15
CHICAGO � Register today for the IVCA�s Transitioning Fund Management luncheon on March 15.
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IVCA Events

For a full schedule, click here

3/15/2007 11:30am - 2:00pm Transitioning Fund Management
5/9/2007 11:00am- 2:00pm IVCA/NVCA Luncheon Keynote: Jack Levin, Kirkland & Ellis
6/15/2007 1:20 Start Cubs Rooftop with Friends & Family
9/13/2007 11:30am - 2:00pm Software as a Service
10/18/2007 8:00am - 4:00pm 7th Annual CFO Summit (non-members, e-mail kpyne@illinoisvc.org)
12/3/2007 5:00pm - 9:00pm 2007 Annual Awards Dinner (to sponsor, e-mail kpyne@illinoisvc.org)

Other Events of Interest

Incubator, Tech Park Breakfast Forum to Be Held on March 20 in Chicago
CHICAGO � The Technology Commercialization Task Force of the Economic Development Council is pleased to present a breakfast forum focused on successful incubators and tech park models for technology commercialization and the impact on economic development.
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Industry News

Deadline For Michigan Growth Capital Symposium 2007 is March 16
CHICAGO � For high-quality companies that may be raising money in 2007, the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium 2007 is now accepting applications online through March 16 from companies that want to make presentations.
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Edgewater Announces Investment in Harrington Holdings
CHICAGO � Edgewater Growth Capital Partners is pleased to announce that we have recently completed an investment in Harrington Holdings.
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Baird Capital Partners Acquires Backyard Adventures, Leisure Time Products
CHICAGO � Baird Capital Partners is pleased to announce its acquisition of Backyard Adventures and Leisure Time Products.
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Wind Point Partners Acquires The Matrixx Group
CHICAGO � Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm, has acquired The Matrixx Group in partnership with J. Michael Fitzpatrick.
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American Capital Details Four-Quarter 2006 Net Portfolio Gains
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Madison Dearborn, Michael Eisner to Acquire Topps Co.
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Adams Street Leads $34 Million Round For TicketsNow
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Pfingsten Partners Acquires Two Regional Closet Manufacturers
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Private Equity Targets Commercial Insurance Brokers
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Sam Zell Has $13 Billion Proposal For Tribune Co.
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Howard Tullman Chairs Flashpoint Academy
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Chicago Investors Buy Wisconsin Foundry
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Of Private Equity, Politics, Income Taxes
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Mergers Reshape Iowa Businesses
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CDR Shows Interest in ServiceMaster
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