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MAY 2004
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Tuesday,
May 4
2004 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR
Featuring Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Computers
Sponsored by the St. Louis Minority Business Council (MBE)
A one day event filled with speakers, exhibits and outstanding networking
activities.
Michael S. Dell is chairman and CEO of Texas-based Dell Computers
Inc., the company he founded in 1984 with $1,000 and an unprecedented
idea—to sell computer systems directly to customers. Today, the
company has more than 44,000 employees worldwide, with annual revenues
of $39.7 billion. Come hear what he has to say about building a
business and creating success.
Dr. Therman Evans is founder, president and CEO of Whole
Life Associates Inc. He has had extensive involvement in wellness,
health promotion, education, diversity, and policy development,
both in public and private sectors.
Schedule:
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Exhibit hall opens for MBE exhibit setup
8:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast– Michael Dell, speaker
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MBE exhibits
1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Lunch– Therman Evans, speaker
2:30 to 4 p.m. One-on-One with MBE and corporate representative
$50 Breakfast
$60 Lunch
America’s Center
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
For more information contact the St. Louis Minority Business Council
at: (314) 241-1143 or info@slmbc.org
http://www.slmbc.org
Monday through Wednesday, May 3, 4 and 5
BIO MID-AMERICA VENTURE FORUM
A collaboration between 10 states and the Biotechnology Industry
Organization (BIO), this is the only biotech-focused venture capital
forum in the Midwest
Presentations, workshops, speakers.
6 p.m., May 3–Opening reception
The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
212 North Kingshighway Blvd.
For more information call Chris Walsh at (314) 444-1151 or cwalsh@stlrcga.org
http://www.bio.org/midamerica
Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6
5TH ANNUAL INVESTMIDWEST VENTURE CAPITAL
FORUM
Underwritten by the Danforth Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation Co-presented by the RCGA, the Technology Gateway Council,
and the Missouri Venture Forum Schedule includes national venture
capital panel, led by Peter Brooke, chairman of Advent International.
1 p.m., May 5–Registration
The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
212 North Kingshighway Blvd.
For more information call Chris Walsh at (314) 444-1151
cwalsh@stlrcga.org
www.investmidwestforum.com
Thursday, May 6
ANNUAL SBA AWARDS DINNER
Sponsored by the Small Business Administration
5 p.m.–Business expo
6:30 p.m.–Dinner
Renaissance Grand Hotel
800 Washington Ave.
$45
For more information call (314) 746-WEEK
Friday, May 7
ST. LOUIS ZOO "TRIVIA GONE WILD"
Trivia night sponsored by the Young Zoo Friends
Emceed by Dave Glover
Gate No. 3, St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park
6:30 p.m.–Doors open
7 p.m.–Trivia
$45 at the door; $35 in advance. Includes
barbecue buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda & t-shirt
For reservations call (314) 768-5440
For more information call Janet Powell at
(314) 781-0900 ext. 233 or Christy Childs, ext. 239
Saturday, May 8
ST. LOUIS MINORITY & SMALL BUSINESS
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
St. Louis Minority & Small Business Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by the St. Louis Business Journal
7:15 to 9 a.m.
Salad Bowl Restaurant
3949 Lindell Blvd.
$9
For more information contact Jonathan Butler at (314) 981-1615
jbutler@bizjournals.com
Saturday, May 8
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER—THE
GRAND BALL
Benefiting Saint Louis University Cancer Center
6 p.m.
Busch Student Center
Grand & Laclede avenues
$200 individual; $1000 patrons
For more information contact Amy Drummond, Director of Development,
at (314) 268-7053
Wednesday, May 12
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter-Ronald Levy, president and CEO,
SSM Health Care St. Louis
7:15 a.m.–Networking and continental breakfast
8 a.m.–Program
One Metropolitan Square
12th Floor Regional Collaboration Center
Validated Parking
$20 RCGA Members; $40 Non-Members
For reservations call Michele “Mike” Walsh at (314) 444-1147
Thursday, May 13
ANNUAL BUSINESS AFTER HOURS/BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS
Expo/Taste of Area Restaurants
Co-sponsored by the RCGA and the Creve Coeur/Olivette Chamber of
Commerce
Spazio’s Restaurant
12031 Lackland Road
4 to 7 p.m.
Limited number of exhibit tables available for $100
Free
For reservations call (314) 569-3536
Sunday, May 16
16TH ANNUAL ST. LOUIS WALK OF FAME INDUCTION
CEREMONY
Includes free ragtime and Dixieland jazz concert, followed by the
keynote address and the induction of the five honorees
Sponsored by the St. Louis Walk of Fame
1:30 p.m.
Free
6500 Delmar (next to Blueberry Hill)
For more information call (314) 727-STAR
www.stlouiswalkoffame.org
Thursday, May 20
BRONZE QUILL AWARDS BANQUET
Recognizes and celebrates local talent in the area of business communication,
public relations, marketing and advertising
Sponsored by the International Association of Business Communicators
(IABC) St. Louis
6 to 10 p.m.
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 South Lindbergh Blvd.
$50
For more information call (314) 647-1000
www.iabcstl.org
Tuesday, May 25
"JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR"
The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice
and
Andrew Lloyd Webber
8 p.m.
The Fox Theatre
527 North Grand Blvd.
$19.00 to $53.00
For tickets call Metrotix at (314) 534-1111
www.metrotix.com
Friday, May 28
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Featuring, “As You Like It”
Sponsored by the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis
7 to 11 p.m.
Runs through June 20
(except 6/1, 6/8 and 6/17)
Forest Park, on the east side of Art Hill
Free
For more information call (314) 361-0101 or rwolownik@sfstl.com
www.sfstl.com
Saturday, May 29
GREATER ST. LOUIS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
A living history event that seeks to recreate the spirit of Renaissance
France
Sponsored by Renaissance St. Louis
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rotary Park, Wentzville
$10 adults; $8 seniors/students;
$6 children ages 5 through 11
For more information contact
(636) 916-1643
Tduncan252@aol.com
www.stlrenfaire.com
Wednesday, June 16
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter–Scott Schnuck
President and COO of Schnuck Markets
7:15 a.m.–Networking, continental breakfast
8 a.m.–Program
One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor Regional Collaboration
Center
Validated Parking
$20 RCGA Members; $40 Non-Members
For reservations call Michele “Mike” Walsh at (314) 444-1147
Thursday, June 24
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by the Jefferson National Parks Association
5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Old Courthouse
Market and 4th streets
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