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Be a TOP GUN sponsor and invest in the development of tomorrow’s business leaders in Maine!

The Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development is once again recruiting dynamic entrepreneurs interested in building innovative companies to participate in its Top Gun program. The purpose of Top Gun is to identify talented entrepreneurs in Maine and match them with mentors who will help guide them as they continue to develop their innovative business.

Top Gun will again teach a class of the state’s “best of the best” entrepreneurs what they really need to know to manage and grow a successful growth-oriented business. Throughout the program, they will participate in weekly two hour business-building sessions led by respected professionals and successful entrepreneurs. The program begins on September 7 and will run through May 2012 when we host our "Showcase Celebration" for the companies. We are offering this program at a cost of $500 per participant, but we need your support to ensure this programs’ continued success.

We are asking for a contribution of $500 from all interested members of the business community and hope that we can count on your support. We would like to include your company in our initial press release, on our Top Gun website, on all of the weekly learning session handouts and thank you signage, and an acknowledgment in MCED’s upcoming newsletters.

There are also higher levels of support available:  

• Learning Session Sponsor - $750 (Sponsor for one weekly learning session – covers food, beverage and venue)
• Partner – $1,000 (Primary sponsor recognition at either our Opening Reception or Showcase event)
• Sponsor – $2,500 (Industry exclusive Top Gun program sponsor)

As a 501(c)3 non-profit, you will receive a tax deduction on your charitable contribution payable to:

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