Cedarworks, Inc. is excited to once again present The Lion’s Den 2022 with Samford University as our host in Birmingham, AL, October 12-14. This “Shark Tank” style Main Event (Oct 13) features 3-5 business-as-mission companies competing before a live audience and panel of judges, seeking capital, resources, and exposure.

• The Professional Summit (Oct 12-13) encompasses all Wed-Thurs Lion’s Den activities. On Wednesday this includes dinner, a speaker, introductions to the competing companies, and structured networking. On Thursday, it includes breakfast, a keynote luncheon, dinner, 2 plenary sessions, 2 selected breakout sessions, the Main Event, and additional networking opportunities.

• The Accredited Investor Meeting (Oct 14) gives an opportunity for Accredited Investors to go deeper, ask questions, and meet with the presenting companies one-on-one to determine any future partnerships.