A different approach is necessary

In a little while, 20 entrepreneurs, managers, bankers and representatives from the civil society arrive at the first share#square at Participium. Guest speaker is Frank Demets (first from the left), who will give a vision on the future of business. He will do this looking back on his past as editor-in-chief for the newspaper ‘De Tijd’ and as a strategic communications consultant at Febelfin.

Some minutes ago, Lagast and Demets went through the presentation together. It looks good: Frank makes a stand for a different approach. In essence it comes down to this: entrepreneurs need better focus and better support, more funding is needed for that particular intermediary group between local traders and small businesses that can still find support with family and friends on the one hand, and the medium-sized companies for whom sufficient capital is available on the other hand. After Frank’s lecture, Jan Lagast will discuss this subject into more detail by indicating that Participium will turn a great idea into a company by giving it the right company vision and attracting the right people and financing.

Tuesday 30/9 Participium is a guest at businessrooms in Zottegem

On Tuesday 30 September, our first share#square takes place. Guest speaker is Frank Demets, former editor-in-chief of newspaper ‘De Tijd’ and strategic communication advisor at Febelfin. Years of talking with business leaders and entrepreneurs, helped Frank to build a strong vision on corporate finance. And as a keen observer, he knows how to put his finger on the tender spot. On the other hand, he also has suggestions and advice on how companies in Flanders may look forward to a bright future in these tougher (but all the more fascinating) times.

This first share#square takes place in the business center where Participium also has its registered office. BusinessRooms Zottegem receives us in a homely atmosphere, which characterizes the building since it was recently converted into an office. It is located in Zottegem, a 10-minute walk from the station and easily accessible from the N42 towards Geraardsbergen.

For whom?

• potential directors and interim managers
• professional investment companies
• entrepreneurs, managers and business angels
• banks and financiers
• potential partners and external consultants
• representatives of government and civil society

Program of share # square Tuesday, September 30, 2014

• 17:30 Reception and snack
• 18:00 Herman Demarbaix (Participium): short presentation
• 18:15 Frank Demets (ex-Time): corporate financing in 2014
• 19:00 Jan Lagast (Forte / Participium): successful growth
• 19:30 questions
• 20:00 networking drink

Guest speaker

• Frank Demets is the former editor-in-chief of newspaper ‘De Tijd’ and the former strategic communications advisor at Febelfin. Frank is now active as an independent consultant investor communications and also provides the reality check of the files at Participium.

Participation is free. Please do register in advance via e-mail.

After the registration, you will receive a notification of participation and the directions.