This event marks the official launch of Larta's 2002 Orange County Report, Raising the Curtain: The Technology Economy of Orange County. This latest research report by Larta examines the current state of the region's health and stability, the obstacles that curtail its growth, and the strengths which will help move it forward as a leading economic and technology destination. The launch will feature a panel discussion of the issues the region faces, and explore ideas that will enable sustained growth in the County. The event will also be a networking opportunity for corporate executives, university administration, service professionals, entrepreneurs, and other key players in the region (and those affected by the region).

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The “Successful Negotiating Workshop” provides participants with a professional, structured approach to negotiation that increases the likelihood of success and decreases adverse consequences of a negotiation. Taking a holistic approach, participants learn how to prepare effectively, how to commence and conduct a negotiation and how to use special methods and tactics that professionals commonly employ. As importantly, participants learn defensive strategies that help them recover from negotiation problems and deal with uneven relationships. The three hour workshop includes interactive team and individual exercises that help to consolidate new negotiation skills

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Larta's Economic Research Briefings are high-level luncheon events focusing on financial executives and major investors from the region's capital markets. Attendees gain insight/industry intelligence from leading authorities on a wide variety of significant and dynamic industries. Briefings will occur monthly at Larta's offices.

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VentureNet is the premier capital conference for the country's software and information technology industry. Now in its seventh year, VentureNet brings together the region's most promising software and information technology companies with prospective investors and strategic partners from around the country.

At this year's conference, you'll see:
· Presentations from some of the hottest, up and coming technology firms in Southern California
· First-hand feedback following each round of capital presentations by a panel of investors
· Lunch panel discussion on the state of technology investing featuring prominent investors
· Networking with all the region's leading investors.

Registration discounted to $295 for members of Larta ($200 value), use discount code: Vnet -Larta, by August 30.

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phone: (949) 789-1110
email: mail@larta.org
web: www.larta.org