Tuesday, March 2, 2004 "Is 2004 the Year the IPO Market Returns?" Peter McNierney, head of investment banking at First Albany Corp, will share his insights into the IPO market at the March meeting of the Venture Investors Association of New York. Peter has his finger on the IPO market, particularly for smaller companies and has significant experience with venture-backed enterprises. The Harvard Club Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM Formal program at 6:30 PM Cost: No charge for members or their guests.  Non-members and their guests:  $75 To register: call (866)VIANY68,   email Admin@viany.org, send a check (if required) with your business card to:  VIANY, 163 Amsterdam Ave. #238;  New York, NY  10023-5001or register online below. .   Register to Attend

VIANY sponsors a variety of events on issues relevant to the private equity community. Each event is structured to allow ample time for networking, featured guest speakers with Q&A or panel discussions.

Some of the past speakers/events have included:

• Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General
• Kevin Albert, Merrill Lynch Private Equity Group Head 
            And Panel Members:
            Armando Acosta, TIAA-CREF
            Paula L. Chester, Formerly of NYS Common Retirement
            John Clark, GM Investment Management Corp. 
            Bruno Guilmette, CDP Capital - Americas
            Dr. Panda E.C. Hershey, CalPERS 
            Mimi Liu Offit, Hall Capital Management LLC
• Dan'l Lewin, Microsoft.Net
• Kevin O'Connor, DoubleClick Inc.
• Fred Nazem, G.Felda Hardymon, Alan Patricof and Milton J. Pappas PHOTO  
• John Deutsch, Former Head of the CIA PHOTO
• Jules Kroll, Kroll Worldwide
• Bill Coleman, BEA Systems

Special Social Events:

• Our Annual Spring Event and Holiday Party have been held at such places as the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Explorer's Club, The New York Athletic Club, The Museum of Television and Radio, Union League Club, The Yale Club and The University Club