ETVC hires Verrecchia Group for first Canadian Emerging Technologies Conference

Montreal, Quebec, May 5, 2004 - Montreal-based Emerging Technology Venture Conference (ETVC) — Canada’s first international conference to bring together companies in emerging technologies with international investors – has hired Verrecchia Group to conducts a North American PR campaign focused on the North American market.

The event targets some of the most prominent North American VC firms and financial institutions, academics, corporate labs and institutional investors. ETVC 2004, taking place on September 14 and 15 at the Mount Royal Center in Montreal, will showcase  Quebec and Ontario’s  best technologies, projects and companies in Infotech, Nanotech and Robotics to angel investors and venture capital firms from Quebec, Canada, U.S., Europe and Asia.

 “I chose Verrecchia Group because of their professionalism, their personalized service and their expertise in the world of technology,” says Sebastien Villeneuve,  President and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s rare to find a public relations firm so specialized in this sector and with such a deep-rooted North American network of contacts in the field. "

“Not only are we pleased to be spearheading the PR program for this one-of-a kind conference, but we are also proud gold-level sponsors,” says Susan Verrecchia, President of Verrecchia Group Communications.  “Canada is poised as a world leader in emerging technologies and nanotech. We consider  this conference to be a major showcase for the future of technology and are proud to be part of this effort.”