Moray Chamber Investment Pitch & ESIF Fund

Book now to attend the launch of our ‘dragon’s den’ style, investment pitch event
aimed to introduce entrepreneurs to a potential investor with investment opportunity
of up to £30,000.
Four lucky entrepreneurs shortlisted will be invited to make a pitch on 1 June 2011
in front of a local audience and will be quizzed by a panel of business leaders. The
Moray investor wishes to remain anonymous, whose identity will only be revealed to
the winner.
Come to the launch for further information and to receive your application form. To
book, email info@moraychamber.co.uk Afternoon tea and coffee will be served at 4pm
with the opportunity for networking. Members £8/ Friends £10
Pitch Dates:
Monday 28 March - Hot Topic & Afternoon Tea
Wednesday 18 May – Deadline for receipt of applications
Wednesday 25 May – Deadline for final four candidates selection
Wednesday 1 June - Pitch event

East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) – UPDATE from Business Gateway!

From March 2010 the above fund is now open to Sole Traders, Partnerships, LLPs and
Limited Companies for application.

The East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) is a consortium of nine Local
Authorities working together to provide loan finance to new and growing businesses
within the east of Scotland. The main aim of the fund is to encourage and support
the creation, development and growth of small and growing businesses within the east
of Scotland so that they will in turn be able to contribute to and strengthen the
local economy in terms of jobs, growth and wealth. Further information on criteria
and eligibility, along with application forms can be found at
www.eastscotinvest.co.uk/ - The fund is managed on behalf of Moray Council and
contact details are as follows:

Craig Robertson - craig.robertson@highland-opportunity.com
Or
Lloyd Cornfield - lloyd.cornfield@highland-opportunity.com


Save the Date:

Friday 29 April – Whisky Supper
Monday 9 May - CIFAL - Counting Carbon Workshop
Saturday 9 July – Moray Chamber 10th Anniversary Celebration, Zorbing and Barbeque –
information and ticket price to follow

For further information please contact me at info@moraychamber.co.uk

Kindest regards


Miss Lovat Hamilton
Administrator and Social Media Co-Ordinator to
Lesley Ann Parker, Chief Executive
Moray Chamber of Commerce

17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie, Aberlour-on-Spey
Moray
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881 226