INVESTMENT FUTURE FORUM SLATED FOR SASKATOON

Saskatchewan people with ideas for new or expanding business ventures will meet with potential investors next month at a unique event in Saskatoon. Investment Future Forum will be held April 10th and 11th at the Delta Bessborough.

Between 20 and 30 leading edge start-up and growth companies will make presentations to investors and representatives of venture capital corporations. The event will also feature an investment forum, trade show, and some of the nation's top speakers in the area of investment attraction. Keynote speaker Leonard Brody is the CEO of IPREO, a new and highly anticipated online private equity research firm. He'll be joined by plenary speakers: Susan Smith, CEO and president of RBC Technology Ventures Inc.; Richard Prytula, president and managing founder of TechnoCap Inc.; and Kirk Falconer, director of research and development with Mary Macdonald & Associates.

"This is a great opportunity to match new or growing business ventures with interested investors," Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "We hope some exciting matches will be made that will result in economic development and growth for Saskatchewan."

"Saskatchewan offers entrepreneurs great opportunities for growth," Industry and Resources Minister Eric Cline said. "This Forum is a matchmaking catalyst, encouraging business development and new jobs, and speaking to a wide open future for people with ideas and aspirations."

Investment Future Forum is being co-sponsored by CIC and Saskatchewan Industry and Resources. Interested investors and investee companies can find out more or register for the event at www.futureforum.ca or by calling (306) 787-7200.

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For More Information, Contact:

Shelley Legin Crown Investments Corporation Regina Phone: (306)787-2659

Bob Ellis Industry and Resources Regina Phone: (306)787-8983