John S. Jemison, Jr. Venture Award
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"The Birmingham Venture Club's Jemison Award program recognizes today's
high growth, high value entrepreneurs while honoring the legacy of
Mr. Jemison and other venture capital trailblazers."
- James Outland, Past Chairman
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Nominations for the 2012 John S. Jemison, Jr. Venture Award have closed. Please join us at our 27th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 6, where we will present this award. This esteemed award, in its 27th year, is Alabama’s most prestigious award for high quality, fast-growth companies based in the Birmingham area. Take a look at some of our past finalists and winners.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:
- Must demonstrate viable business model, i.e., company size, industry, cash flow, etc.
- Must be based in the seven county Birmingham region
- Must have at least one third party investor that is not a company employee
Other Considerations:
- Outstanding Sales Growth
- Impressive turnaround situation
- Unique financing completed with a bank or outside investor group
- Company has reached an annual sales level greater than $2 million
- Founded within last 12 years or has had a significant change in ownership within last five years
- Major restructuring of the Company's marketing and/or operations.
2011 Jemison Winner, George Salem of Proxsys, LLC, poses with 2011-12 Board President, Devon Laney.
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