SEMDA’s LAST CALL for Medical Device and MDDS Companies Seeking Growth Capital

ATLANTA, March 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are a Southeastern Medical Device or Medical Device Data System (MDDS) company seeking growth capital, the MARCH 10^th APPLICATION DEADLINE to present at SEMDA's 8^th Annual Conference, Thriving During Healthcare Reform,May 7-8, 2014 at theRenaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center in Atlanta, GA, is rapidly approaching.  

With more than 16% of the medical device industry located in the southeast, SEMDA has become the region's go-to investment conference. SEMDA will provide a clear pathway to connect innovation to the investment community, while featuring national speakers and panelists providing the latest in industry trends and insight to enhance corporate performance. Back by popular demand, SEMDA will recognize an innovative Presenting Company SpotLight Winner at the end of the two-day conference.  Selected by the audience and an independent panel of judges, the Spotlight winner will be awarded a dedicated press release from SEMDA, registration and the opportunity to present at the 2014 AdvaMed Conference in Chicago, and a crystal trophy. 

"With the success of last year's conference, we are confident our 2014 presenters will be a stellar showcase of the most innovative medical device and MDDS companies in the Southeast," said Angela Sinton, the 2014 SEMDA Conference Chair. "In addition, we will be featuring SEMDA Success Stories through a vignette of companies who presented in years past, in hopes those personal experiences will provide others valuable insight that will increase the probability of obtaining their own growth capital goals."

There is no fee to apply, and a charge of only $795 if selected.  In addition, presenting companies will be provided a carefully chosen mentoring team of industry experts that includes an Investor, a Legal Professional, a Proven C-Level Entrepreneur, a Commercialization Expert and a Financial Professional. All presenting companies will be promoted on the SEMDA website, in e-blasts and press releases, and in print materials.  New this year, SEMDA will host a private, invitation only breakfast so that investors can meet with the presenting companies and have more time to explore investment opportunities. Get your application HERE and apply NOW. 

The Southeastern Medical Device Association's (SEMDA) 8th annual conference will be held May 7-8, 2014 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center in Atlanta, GA.  To register and learn more, please visit our registration page: http://thrivingduringhealthcarereform.com/. Early bird registration ends April 7, 2014. 

About SEMDA
The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) is a non-profit trade association that supports and promotes medical device and MDDS companies in the Southeast. Created in 2004, the association provides a unique resource and networking opportunity for medical device companies, inventors, physicians, and investors interested in accelerating the growth of the medical device industry in the Southeast. Through quarterly and members-only meetings, as well as its highly regarded annual Conference, SEMDA meets the needs of members of the medical device community. Learn more at www.semda.net.

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