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Venture Atlanta 2008 Seeks Presenters for October Investor Conference

Georgia technology companies will be showcased to VCs from across the country

ATLANTA - June 19, 2008 - Venture Atlanta 2008, the premier investor showcase for emerging technology companies in Georgia, today issued a call for presenters for its inaugural conference to be held October 15 - 16 at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. Twenty Georgia-based companies will be selected to present their business plans and technologies to more than 100 venture capitalists and private equity investors anticipated to be in attendance.

Venture Atlanta is seeking technology or technology-enabled businesses in all stages of growth that are currently raising or looking to raise venture capital within the next 12 months. Conference chairs expect a wide array of technologies from diverse markets including: software, communications, wireless, life sciences, new media, semiconductor, transaction processing, medical device, clean technology and alternative energy.

"This event provides a great opportunity for technology companies seeking exposure to some of the nation's premier VCs, "said Brendan McGuire, a senior vice president with RBC - Bank (USA)'s Knowledge Based Industries Group and chair for the selection committee of Venture Atlanta. "Venture Atlanta will showcase and further Georgia-based innovation, helping to fuel regional economic growth now and in coming years."

Venture Atlanta 2008 is a collaboration of three of the leading business and executive organizations in the Georgia community: The Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). The event is expected to be one of the largest venture capital conferences in the region.

"We created Venture Atlanta with the sole purpose of demonstrating the depth and breadth of technology companies in our state to VCs from around the US," said Tino Mantella, president of the Technology Association of Georgia. "We're looking forward to giving the spotlight to the best and brightest Georgia has to offer."

Companies interested in applying to participate in Venture Atlanta 2008 should submit an application online at www.ventureatlanta.org by September 10, 2008. All companies must formally apply to be considered for selection. For more information on Venture Atlanta or to register to attend, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org.

About the Atlanta CEO Council
The Atlanta CEO Council is an exclusive organization for C-Level and senior executives that have been serving the community since 1999. The Council membership is comprised of more than 1000 CEOs and senior executives (CIOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs) from leading technology and related companies from across the Southeast. Members of the Atlanta CEO Council represent companies that employ more than 50,000 people in the Atlanta region and generate over $10 billion in direct annual revenue for the local economy. For more information on the Atlanta CEO Council, visit www.atlantaceo.org.

About the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC) - with our 4,000 member companies that collectively employ more than 700,000 workers - is a catalyst for a vibrant metro region. The Metro Atlanta Chamber focuses on the issues that matter most to the business community: improving quality of life, promoting economic growth and making Atlanta a brand name that means opportunity. For more information on the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, visit www.AtlantaTechnologyLoop.com.

About Technology Association of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support its members by generating opportunities for personal, professional, and business growth. By forging strategic alliances, TAG serves as a primary catalyst to foster a rich environment for economic development in Georgia's technology community. TAG is made up of 5200 members representing technology leaders from over 2800 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations. For more information on TAG, visit www.tagonline.org.