The NJTC Venture Capital & Finance Peer Network is pleased to present the Annual Venture Industry Update featuring Mark Heesen, president of the National Venture Capital Association. This year the discussion will focus on the impact of the 2008 elections on the venture community, the state of the economy, as well as an update on the current state of the Venture industry. This industry related program will take place immediately following the NJTC Capital Conference and is open to venture capitalists, investment bankers and angels ONLY (equity investors who provide capital). The Venture Capital & Finance Peer Network is dedicated to venture capital and other private equity funds, investment banking firms and those commercial banks who are committed to financing early stage technology companies in the region. The NJTC is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities, education, access to financing sources and other services New Jersey’s technology businesses.