The Arizona Technology Council kicks off its Council Connect signature luncheon series with a new venue for 2016: The Gladly! Save the date for the first Council Connect signature luncheon of 2016: Wednesday, January 20. Clark Hill is presenting on the new crowdfunding rules and how they’ll affect your ability to raise capital.

The final SEC equity crowdfunding rules are finally here, set to take effect May 16, 2016. Entrepreneurs will learn what they need to know about crowdfunding and other new fundraising techniques during the first Council Connect of 2016, hosted by Clark Hill PLC.

Securities attorney Charlie Berry will present on the nuts and bolts of federal and Arizona equity crowdfunding. We’ll discuss how companies can take advantage of this exciting new funding tool. Attendees will learn about the investment limits, qualifications, entity formation and governance issues, disclosure requirements, ongoing reporting, and the new online funding portals. We will also discuss other new methods of raising capital after the JOBS Act. All in all, this event will help companies determine if crowdfunding is right for them and how to get started.

Interested in attending? Register today.

The Council Connect series is the signature luncheon of the Arizona Technology Council and an initiative of the Council’s Ambassador Committee. Held one Wednesday every month at The Gladly, this event aims to tackle a diverse group of hot-button issues your business will face. Open to both AZTC members and non-members, the reformatted Council Connect series gathers up to 75 technologists and business professionals for lunch every month. Please register for this event in advance.

AZTC Premier, Platinum or Visionary Sponsor? Up to four employees (Visionary Sponsors receive two passes, Premier and Platinum Sponsors receive four passes) can attend any Council Connect at no charge. Register online in advance at no charge.