Venture capital and investing trends: Three-hour workshop next week in Spokane

One of Spokane’s key venture groups, Spokane Angel Alliance, is hosting a workshop and presentation on “Trends in Raising Capital” on Sept. 30, 2 to 5 p.m.

It’s at Red Lion Inn at the Park, at 303 W North River Drive. A reception will follow until 6 p.m.

Cost is $50 but free to members of the alliance. To register, go to the site of Connect Northwest , which is coordinating the event; Northwest Venture Partners, of Spokane, is sponsor.

Bob Okabe, managing partner of RPX Group LLC, will be the key presenter. The topics covered are:

• A walk-through of basic analytic methods and tools.
• A discussion of term sheet mechanics.
• A discussion of the best practices for meeting investor expectations.
• A review of company valuation methods.

For more information: contact Catherine Greer at catherineg@connectnw.org or 509-358-2114.