The Pacific Venture Club (www.pacificventureclub.com) has released a new program to educate the public about Direct Public Offerings (also called DPOs) utilizing the resources of the Internet. Direct Public Offerings are simplified vehicles for entrepreneurs to be able to offer and sell their securities directly to the public. “Direct Public Offerings may be the most viable option for entrepreneurs who need to raise capital in the current economic environment”, stated Pacific Venture Club President Robert Coleman. “The devastation of the venture capital industry and curtailment of other institutional funding resources has left entrepreneurs with far fewer options than they used to have to finance growth companies and startups. Also, the tremendous growth of Internet tools such as social networks presents entrepreneurs with an unprecedented opportunity to meet people and network online. Successful social networking is a critical component of Direct Public Offerings.”



Petaluma, CA July 28th, 2009