This calls for your immediate attention please. Microsoft's BizSpark program and NYEBN will be putting on a great show this coming Monday, Jan. 11th. The event is free for any NYEBN members who are interested in learning how to use technology to develop a viable business plan and the ins and outs of tech startups. Please RSVP now if you are interested! There will be a $10 charge that applies for people not on the RSVP list.

We will give away a XBOX 360 Elite as the raffle prize (confirmed), and snacks are always available. Please bring your business cards if you want to enter to win the prize. Here how it works:

Microsoft gives software and support basically for free, a value of thousands of $$$$! Microsoft(r) BizSpark(tm) is a global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups by providing key resources when they need it the most.

Software - Receive fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools, platform technologies, and production licenses of server products for immediate use in developing and bringing to market innovative and interoperable solutions. There is no upfront cost to enroll.

Support - Get connected to Network Partners around the world - incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies and hosters - that are equally involved and vested in software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship who will provide a wide range of support resources.

Visibility - Achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners. As a Microsoft BizSpark member, you'll be tapping into a rich, vibrant ecosystem of peers, partners and support resources around the globe, helping you grow and succeed. Microsoft BizSpark is the quickest way to get your Startup fired up.

Agenda:
6 pm - 6:15 pm: Introduction
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm: Microsoft presentation: BizSpark Program and Incubation Camp
7:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Q&A
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm: 1st BizSpark start-up Presentation (Apprenda)

8:20 pm - 8:30 pm: Q&A
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Networking

Location: Carousel & Tavern On The Green Conference room
6th floor, 1290 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Note #1: We request everybody to have a name tag holder this time. If you have one, you can bring it yourself. If you don't, you would need to buy one when you register for $1 each.

Note #2: We would need your full name so you can enter the Microsoft building. Please RSVP with your Full Names and bring your IDs when you come.

Note #3:print out the ticket to speed up the admission process. Click here to see a sample of the admission ticket. For certain browsers, you can not print out the tickets as indicated. If that's the case, please take a screenshot of your RSVP and print it out.

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