With 580 200 creations of French companies in 2009 i

With 580 200 creations of French companies in 2009 (i.e. 75 since 2008), the year past is engraved in the memoirs as a historic turning point for the creation of business in France. "I think that this is a real social phenomenon, which is explained by the combined effects of the economic crisis, prompting the French to question their professional horizons, and the regime of the contractor, which oversimplifies the access to the creation of company since January 2009," says Xavier Kergall, Director General of Salon des Entrepreneurs. A phenomenon that it is also felt strongly in the Rhône-Alpes region, and continues to intensify this year! Thus, the number of start-ups rhônalpines has already registered an increase of 39 in January-February 2010 from the same period 2009 (source pace). "The France is once again a land of entrepreneurs, rich with exciting projects, and business is now a choice, assumed and perceived as a real professional opportunity," said Xavier Kergall. "It now transform test and accompany this new generation of entrepreneurs to the growth and sustainability".

Three watchwords: informing, training, sharing

To support and grow the 16,000 visitors expected, the promoter's Business Manager, show Entrepreneurs Lyon Rhône-Alpes 2010 has designed its program on three major objectives: inform: recent measures, covering new devices, 600 experts mobilized for individual consultations... Form: current legal and tax, technical conferences, workshops, coaching Share and Exchange: space-meetings between creators, testimonials and advice from heads of firms

Inescapable appointment of entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs is also the show management, innovation and the development of the enterprises, and this is why its program will be in part dedicated to the leaders of TPE/PME that them also, today need to be accompanied to develop their business and especially to address the current economic situation.

In the program

The SME Entrepreneurs Forum: dedicated to the business leaders of more than 10 employees, with a round of high level conferences to decrypt strategies for growth through evidence of leaders, but also meetings with experts on topics that affect them directly: alliance strategy, external growth, assessment of business The program special Young Entrepreneurs (18-30 years): from the simple idea of creating formalized project, the 18-30 may participate in sessions of exchanges with contractors, to hands-on workshops to understand all the steps of the creation of a company, coaching sessions or individual appointments with experts. "Crash test" animation will also allow them to test their project professionals and investors. The great debate of the show: "What are the growth sectors for 2010" "How to turn his idea in concept to success" With 5 major contractors who deliver the secrets of their success. Venture Tour 2010: second stage of device started in February in Paris, the Tour 2010 Venture offers confirmed entrepreneurs to defend their business model on the show, to investors, with the key more than EUR 5 million to rise in 2010 over the 3 editions of the Entrepreneurs (Paris, Lyon and Nantes) show! A "Special relief" program: with including the plenary Conference "Franchise & associated commerce: what models and which sectors to create his business in 2010", but also consultations of experts custom, sectoral workshops and the ability to view/apply to 70 signs seeking to develop. Meetings of Innovation: a space dedicated to carriers of innovative projects and companies with strong potential to boost the growth of his company. Program: business fairs, technical lectures and hands-on workshops led by all stakeholders in the financing chain (investors, incubators, business angels). "Advice for Entrepreneurs" animation (23 June 2010 only): which is the sharing of experience in interviews of 45 min in small groups. Become entrepreneurs can benefit from the experience and practical advice from a business on the project leader and exchange with other creators. Complete program and registration on

About the exhibition of Entrepreneurs

Dedicated to the creation of business and his world (recovery, relief, development, financing, innovation, transmission), the Salon des Entrepreneurs is the largest gathering of creators and leaders of companies in Europe. Both developer of new entrepreneurial trends and practical tool for its visitors, Entrepreneurs lounge also offers a great space encounters and exchanges that promotes annually the creation and the culmination of many business projects. To respond to 100,000 visitors, the Salon des Entrepreneurs has now 3 appointments per year: in February in PARIS, in June in LYON and in November in NANTES, including 600 partners and exhibitors, 400 conferences and workshops, 50 spaces of consultations custom, 20 major news debates and more than 150 personalities visits officielles A Sid development event / group Les Echos

Lyon Rhône-Alpes 2010 Entrepreneurs lounge

150 partners and exhibitors 4 thematic villages (accompaniment, financing, equipment and free 100 conferences and workshops 5 major news debates 20 spaces meetings & consultations and more than 16,000 visitors expected in 2010)

Practices and contact info

Dates: Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 June 2010 hours: from 9: 00 to 19: 00 Wednesday - 9: 00 to 18: 00 Thursday place: Palais des Congrès - Cité Internationale - 50 quai Charles de Gaulle 69463 Lyon Cedex 06