Jeff Grygier

(U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As a Pennsylvania State University student, Jeff Grygier lived in the dorms, eating macaroni and cheese because it was all he could afford.

Now, the 1984 finance graduate is looking to invest thousands of dollars in a small business.With the help of a recently created Web site, he can browse through business plans submitted by Penn State alumni.

Grygier said this is an effective way for people to invest in a business idea at an early stage.

The Web site Grygier used is StatecollegeAngels.com, and was launched over the summer.The site allows investors and entrepreneurs to meet over the Internet.Investors can browse dozens of business plans, and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive input on their ideas.

The site is part of UniversityAngels.com, a network of more than 75 Web sites all directed at college alumni.In addition to Penn State, investors can find schools such as University of Pennsylvania (PennAngels.com) and Carnegie Mellon University (TartanAngels.com).
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Grygier, who said he has looked at business plans but hasn't yet invested through StateCollegeAngels.com, agreed.

"It's almost like being one-on-one with the president of the company that's looking for money," he said.

(U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As a Pennsylvania State University student, Jeff Grygier lived in the dorms, eating macaroni and cheese because it was all he could afford.

Now, the 1984 finance graduate is looking to invest thousands of dollars in a small business.With the help of a recently created Web site, he can browse through business plans submitted by Penn State alumni.

Grygier said this is an effective way for people to invest in a business idea at an early stage.

The Web site Grygier used is StatecollegeAngels.com, and was launched over the summer.The site allows investors and entrepreneurs to meet over the Internet.Investors can browse dozens of business plans, and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive input on their ideas.

The site is part of UniversityAngels.com, a network of more than 75 Web sites all directed at college alumni.In addition to Penn State, investors can find schools such as University of Pennsylvania (PennAngels.com) and Carnegie Mellon University (TartanAngels.com).
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Grygier, who said he has looked at business plans but hasn't yet invested through StateCollegeAngels.com, agreed.

"It's almost like being one-on-one with the president of the company that's looking for money," he said.

( U-WIRE ) UNIVERSITY PARK , Pa. -- As a Pennsylvania State University student , Jeff Grygier lived in the dorms , eating macaroni and cheese because it was all he could afford.

Now , the 1984 finance graduate is looking to invest thousands of dollars in a small business.With the help of a recently created Web site , he can browse through business plans submitted by Penn State alumni.

Grygier said this is an effective way for people to invest in a business idea at an early stage.

The Web site Grygier used is StatecollegeAngels.com , and was launched over the summer.The site allows investors and entrepreneurs to meet over the Internet.Investors can browse dozens of business plans , and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive input on their ideas.

The site is part of UniversityAngels.com , a network of more than 75 Web sites all directed at college alumni.In addition to Penn State , investors can find schools such as University of Pennsylvania ( PennAngels.com ) and Carnegie Mellon University ( TartanAngels.com ).
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Grygier , who said he has looked at business plans but hasn't yet invested through StateCollegeAngels.com , agreed.

It's almost like being one-on-one with the president of the company that's looking for money , he said.

(U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As a Pennsylvania State University student, Jeff Grygier lived in the dorms, eating macaroni and cheese because it was all he could afford.

Now, the 1984 finance graduate is looking to invest thousands of dollars in a small business.With the help of a recently created Web site, he can browse through business plans submitted by Penn State alumni.

Grygier said this is an effective way for people to invest in a business idea at an early stage.

The Web site Grygier used is StatecollegeAngels.com, and was launched over the summer.The site allows investors and entrepreneurs to meet over the Internet.Investors can browse dozens of business plans, and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive input on their ideas.

The site is part of UniversityAngels.com, a network of more than 75 Web sites all directed at college alumni.In addition to Penn State, investors can find schools such as University of Pennsylvania (PennAngels.com) and Carnegie Mellon University (TartanAngels.com).
...
Grygier, who said he has looked at business plans but hasn't yet invested through StateCollegeAngels.com, agreed.

"It's almost like being one-on-one with the president of the company that's looking for money," he said.

(U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As a Pennsylvania State University student, Jeff Grygier lived in the dorms, eating macaroni and cheese because it was all he could afford.

Now, the 1984 finance graduate is looking to invest thousands of dollars in a small business.With the help of a recently created Web site, he can browse through business plans submitted by Penn State alumni.

Grygier said this is an effective way for people to invest in a business idea at an early stage.

The Web site Grygier used is StatecollegeAngels.com, and was launched over the summer.The site allows investors and entrepreneurs to meet over the Internet.Investors can browse dozens of business plans, and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive input on their ideas.

The site is part of UniversityAngels.com, a network of more than 75 Web sites all directed at college alumni.In addition to Penn State, investors can find schools such as University of Pennsylvania (PennAngels.com) and Carnegie Mellon University (TartanAngels.com).
...
Grygier, who said he has looked at business plans but hasn't yet invested through StateCollegeAngels.com, agreed.

"It's almost like being one-on-one with the president of the company that's looking for money," he said.