LAS VEGAS, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Crowdfunding Convention (GCC) has consistently brought together the brightest and most innovative minds in the field of Equity, Donation and Rewards-based crowdfunding. The Las Vegas flagship event will once again showcase the best-of-the-best at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, on October 16 - 17, 2016.

Over the span of two days, GCC attendees will learn how to use crowdfunding to raise capital and fund their business or cause. Moreover, they have the opportunity to engage with Angel Investors, influential keynote speakers, panelists, Crowdfunding Rockstars and industry experts.

Beyond listening-and-learning, attendees have access to an interactive game show Who Wants to Raise a Million Dollars?; and the Crowdfundie Awards, followed by a red carpet after party in The London Club. 

"For the first time, convention-goers will have the opportunity to invest, back and make pledges to startups who are crowdfunding live in the GCC marketplace exposition and from the stage on Monday night during Crowdfund Live Invest, said CEO and Founder of the Global Crowdfunding Convention and JOB's Act Pioneer, Ruth E. Hedges. 

This year, the Global Crowdfunding Convention is proud to showcase more than 55 startup companies. Startups create 60 percent of the jobs in the United States and their success is vital to the fabric of a growing economy.

Below is a short list of startups and entrepreneurs in attendance at the GCC:

      Entertain Capital, Inc.

      Medi-Cone

      WorkSearch.com, Inc.  

      FanWide Technologies Inc.

      Youngry

      Star shop

      Health 2 Humanity Soap

      My Village Green

      Prayer Spark

      Made in the USA

      Green-Surance Financial

      Bio-premium  

      Cancer Research Racquet

      One Team Humanity 

For more information on the GCC and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.thegccworld.com.

About the Global Crowdfunding Convention

The Global Crowdfunding Convention (GCC) consistently hand picks the best and the brightest in the field and covers all topics of crowdfunding. Produced by Crowdfunding industry experts, it attracts the world's business leaders to discuss the industry's most pressing issues. It's where the world learns Crowdfunding! 

For more information visit  www.thegccworld.com. Follow GCC on Twitter @thegccworld for real-time hashtag highlights #thegccworld. 

Media Contact:
GCC PR Director
Audra Clemons-Abreu
(831) 252-6101
Email 
www.thegccworld.com

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