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By Dean Miller On April 1, 2010, PACT was born. From our roots as the Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance and the Eastern Technology Council, our mission is to serve as a hub for entrepreneurs, investors, corporations and professional advisors focused on emerging businesses in the technology, clean technology and healthcare industries. In our first year we have held over 30 events, which were attended by over 2,000 people; we have signed up over 350 member companies; and we have regularly connected with our database of over 6,000 of the industry leaders in our marketplace. Our region holds much promise as a fertile ground for continued growth in entrepreneurial activity. These past few years have been challenging economically, but the Greater Philadelphia Region is poised for greatness. We have all of the ingredients: IP developed at our leading network of universities and colleges; many sources of early capital and assistance from entities such as Ben Franklin, the Science Center, BioAdvance and DreamIt, to name a few; a network of investors, from angel groups to growth capital; entrepreneurs, from experienced and successful to young and hungry; and nationally recognized professional advisors and technology-focused corporations that call this region home. It is PACT’s mission to make relevant connections among our members, to celebrate the successes of our region and to drive growth in technology entrepreneurship in our region. We strive to accomplish this through our Signature Events: IMPACT 2011 Mid-Atlantic Venture Summit and the Enterprise Awards; through our many Core Programs; and through our efforts to expand the capital available to emerging growth companies. As we get set to begin our second year, we thank you. From loyal readers of imPACT Times to our Founding Sponsors, PACT has been embraced by many supporters. Contact us to get involved, to give us your feedback or to become a member and GET CONNECTED. 
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