Investment Conference Slated in L.A.

The eighth annual Investment Capital Conference will convene Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles to examine strategies for finding financing in today’s bearish capital markets. Considered the West Coast’s largest investment gathering, this year’s event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel also will look at the types of deals getting funding and trends in debt and equity financing. Speakers will include more than 65 experts from investment firms that handle transactions ranging from $500,000 to $500 million. More than 1,200 are expected to attend the event, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is sponsored by the Los Angeles Venture Assn. For more information, call (888) 285-1866.