i-Compass

i-Compass is a Silicon Alley based web integrator that can quickly and effectively develop a company's online presence. We can handle the simplest design project and the most sophisticated legacy integrations. Our client base extends from the IBM's of the world to mid-size companies that require a simple brochure site. What we provide is simple elegant design, sophisticated and far-reaching technical skills at affordable rates. All of our projects are supported by legendary client interaction skills. We have been supporting industry leaders in this capacity since late 1997 and plan to help continuing in our efforts to shape the Internet. In our continuing quest to support the future of the Internet revolution, i-Compass has chosen to sponsor the CORE program. The website you are currently viewing has been designed and developed by i-Compass. From conception to launch, this project was completed in a few short weeks.

G Squared Consulting

G Squared Consulting and its public relations arm, smartpr®, specialize in start-up and established Internet and technology companies. Relationships
with client companies are customized to meet each one's unique needs, and run the gamut from hourlyconsulting to full-service program development and implementation.

As part of their commitment to CORE, G2 Consulting will provide an intensive day long strategic marketing and public relations workshop for the winners of the Business Plan Competition. This workshop is a $10,000 value.

Citigroup

Citigroup Inc. is a diversified global financial services holding company whose businesses provide a broad range of financial services to consumer and corporate customers with some 200 million customer accounts doing business in more than 100 countries. A leader in the financial industry, Citigroup has also always been supportive of student initiatives and is proud sponsor of CORE’s Business Plan Competition 2003-2004.

Deloitte & Touche

Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America by Fortune® magazine for four consecutive years.

Deloitte & Touche, as a sponsor for CORE, has conducted a workshop on effective presentation skills for the Business Plan Competition finalists.

Trident Capital

Trident Capital was founded with a clear vision: to invest in information and business services companies. The focus on information and business services led them to become early investors in Internet companies, such as MapQuest and CSG Systems. To date, they've raised four funds and have over $600,000,000 under management. Investment sectors on Trident's radar screen include: the Internet; infrastructure management; outsourcing; transaction services; wireless and information technology.

Carolyn Chin Foundation

The Carolyn Chin Foundation's mission is to promote and support programs, especially in organizations that address education, culture, health, and women/minority group issues.

Tech Space

TechSpace exists to help small companies grow and larger companies expand. Through their network of high tech communities, they provide plug and play office space, on-site tech support, a menu of discounted business services, and access to venture capital through their partner company, TSX Ventures, formerly knows as TechSpace Xchange. By providing their member companies with an immediate solution for great office space without the hassle of a long term lease or the sting of outrageous upfront costs, TechSpace makes it possible for them to grow while focusing on their core businesses. their clients range from the lean start-up looking for their first business address to established companies needing seamless expansion into a new city.

AngelSociety

AngelSociety is the leading provider of information, communication, and transactional services for early stage private equity investors, early stage companies, and professional business service providers.

AngelSociety Forums & Events are the premiere, early stage investing venues for active angel investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and professional service providers. These events offer a unique blend of high-level conferences with exhibit halls filled with promising new companies and top-tier service providers. AngelSociety Forums provide attendees cutting-edge information, actionable leads and high-level networking opportunities. AngelSociety's events draw from our extensive resources and network which include Angel Advisor magazine, AngelSociety Online and AngelSociety's top-tier sponsors and partners.

As a CORE sponsor, AngelSociety will fast track and showcase the winner of the CORE Business Plan Competition at the next AngelSociety Forum.

Global Venture Network

Organized by Venture Capitalists, Global Venture Network provides a highly productive networking platform where the dealmakers in today's global economy can meet and address the key issues of the day. Rapid growth of global communications, information technology, and international business has created the need for a high quality conference where deal-flow may originate and relationships nurtured. This unique forum attracts world-class venture capitalists, technology professionals, business leaders, and Wall Street's investment banking and legal specialists.

GVN hosts Monthly VC Conferences in New York, International VC Conferences in dynamic cities throughout the world, the Annual Venture Capital & Private Equity Global Summit in New York, in addition to the year end Venture Capital Conference: The Year in Review, with the following objectives:

• Create opportunities for conference participants to interact with world-class VCs and business leaders to develop a global perspective on emerging technologies
  
• Create a forum for professional development, information exchange, communication, and networking among attendees
  
• Create new and exciting deal flow opportunities for the business & VC communities.
  

Blue Ridge Foundation New York

Blue Ridge Foundation New York launched its Venture Philanthropy Fund in 1999 to help social entrepreneurs develop effective not-for-profit organizations in the areas of youth development, education, community building, and the public interest use of technology. Through the Venture Philanthropy Fund, the Foundation strives to establish organizations that successfully address important problems and whose work can inform and complement other related efforts.

Similar to an "incubator" model, we provide significant financial and in-kind resources to a small number of grantees with highly promising concepts, and work closely with organization directors to achieve program goals