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LOHAS Venture Capital Fair Dedicated to Helping Companies Raise Funds in the Expanding LOHAS Market

LOHAS Venture Capital Fair Dedicated to Helping Companies Raise Funds in the Expanding LOHAS Market

Published 04-17-09

Submitted by LOHAS

LOHAS Venture Fair

-Application process for presenting companies now open-

Boulder, CO - The 2009 LOHAS Forum June 17-19th in Boulder, Colorado will offer a new dimension designed for investors and companies who seek growth capital in the LOHAS market.

The LOHAS Forum, the premiere business executive event focusing on the growing $209B LOHAS market, and Nutrition Capital Network, and organization that facilitates financing events to develop the next generation of successful brands in the health, wellness, natural/organic and green product industries, will present a new round of professionally screened companies to financial and strategic investors at the 2009 LOHAS Forum in Boulder Colorado.

LOHAS and NCN are now accepting applications from companies in the green products arena that are interested in the opportunity to present their business plan to investors. Visit http://www.lohas.com/forum/venturefair.html to fill in a FREE application form. Only companies professionally screened and selected by LOHAS and NCN will be eligible to present at the meeting. "We feel this is an excellent partnership." Says Ted Ning, director of the LOHAS Forum. "To have this type of investment focused event at the LOHAS forum is a great way for like-minded companies to meet and create relations that enhance the expansion of the LOHAS market." The deadline for applications is May 8th, 2009. Companies will be notified if they are accepted by May 15, 2009.

The LOHAS/NCN Investor Meeting will primarily be designed for companies at two stages:

*****First Round: Typically companies beyond proof of concept with revenues less than $5 million and raising outside or professional capital for the first time.

*****Second Round or Later Stage: Typically companies that have already raised structured capital, with revenues of $5 million or higher and looking for growth capital.

*****Although they are not primary focus of the meeting, Start-Up companies or those working on proof of concept are also welcome to submit a free application. Exceptional applicants in this category will also be considered to present at the meeting.

Where and When: LOHAS/NCN Investor Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 12pm-5pm at The St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder Colorado.

Registration is also open for investors. For more information on either attending or presenting at the meeting: http://www.lohas.com/forum/venturefair.html or hillary@nutritioncapital.com; 619-295-7685 x 18.

About LOHAS Forum:
Since its inception in 1996, LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) has been the catalyst for the adoption of sustainable living and environment-friendly practices within the North American and global business community. The LOHAS Forum is the leading annual gathering of thought and opinion leaders in the LOHAS marketplace. The LOHAS Forum features highly influential speakers and panelists who address and explore some of today's most prominent issues and business challenges, in the world of health and wellness. Other events include musical performances, culinary experiences, demonstrations and networking receptions.

For information on the LOHAS Forum visit www.lohas.com.

About Nutrition Capital Network:
The mission of Nutrition Capital Network is to facilitate the financing process for small companies and introduce investors to the next generation of successful brands in the nutrition, health, wellness, natural/organic and green product industries. NCN hosts two Investor Meetings annually and are part of a broader service platform being developed for partnering between nutrition industry firms and financial investors.

For more information on Nutrition Capital Network visit www.nutritioncapital.com.

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Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) describes an estimated $209 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living. The consumers attracted to this market represent a sizable group in this country. Approximately 19% percent of the adults in the U.S., or 41 million people, are currently considered LOHAS Consumers. This is based on surveys of the U.S. adult population estimated at 215 million.

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