ACG Chicago

October is Packed with Exciting ACG Chicago Events! Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow middle market professionals. Here’s what’s coming up this month: 1️⃣ M&A Panel for Corporate Leaders sponsored by Fifth Third Bank October 1, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fifth Third Bank, 6111 N River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 Join us for a panel tailored for owners, corporate development executives, and CFOs of middle market organizations. Gain actionable insights from seasoned M&A experts and network with industry leaders. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWGxMdua 2️⃣ New Member Reception sponsored by Cohen & Company October 10, 2024 Randolph Tavern Welcome new members and connect with fellow ACG Chicago professionals over drinks and conversation! Get to know our vibrant community and discover the benefits of membership. 🔗https://buff.ly/4dty4NP 3️⃣ 22nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award October 15, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT 150 N. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL Celebrate this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Penny Pritzker and PSP Partners, LLC. Gain insights into her remarkable career and join us for a special evening featuring a presentation, Q&A session, and cocktail reception. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/djtThFgx 4️⃣ 25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection October 29-30, 2024 Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL Join over 100 investment banks and 200+ capital providers at the premier networking event for corporate growth and Middle Market dealmaking. This record-setting conference is your chance to meet, greet, and build relationships with industry leaders! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt Mark your calendars and register now for these outstanding events! 🔗https://lnkd.in/g9FfCNr3 #ACGChicago #Networking #CapitalConnection

Platinum Sponsor Highlight: Wipfli A big thank you to Wipfli for being a key part of the 25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection! This year, Wipfli is helping keep everyone polished and on time! ⏱️👞 At DealSource, Wipfli is sponsoring the timer clock, ensuring meetings run smoothly and on schedule. And don’t miss their shoeshine station, a fan favorite every year, so you can look sharp while making those crucial connections! Be sure to stop by, say hello, and connect with the Wipfli team, including: Michael L. Vaccarella Kevin Owens Andrew Blank, CFA, CPA, ABV Alexandra J. Amy Sexton Anthony Gullickson Thank you again, Wipfli, for your continued support of this record-setting event! 🔗 Ready to join us? https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #Wipfli

Platinum Sponsor Highlight: Seyfarth Shaw LLP When you walk through the doors at the 25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection, be sure to say hello to our Platinum Sponsor, Seyfarth! Its M&A transaction team will be right there to greet you, ready to connect and share insights on middle-market deal-making. This powerhouse team brings years of experience to the table, so don't miss your chance to engage with them throughout the event. Make sure to stop by and meet: Suzanne (Suzie) Saxman Andrew Lucano Moshe Berliner Aaron Gillett Jonathan Slack Breanne Vaclavik Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with their team! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #Seyfarth

𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬! We’re excited to celebrate the 25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection—a record-setting year with over 130+ investment banks and 300+ capital providers in attendance! This premier event offers unparalleled opportunities to meet, greet, and build relationships with key players in Middle Market M&A and corporate growth. A special shoutout to our Gold Sponsors for their incredible partnership and support in making this event a success: 🧈 Forvis Mazars US 🧈 Growth Operators 🧈 Hilco Global 🧈 Holland & Knight LLP 🧈 Huron 🧈 Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Their commitment helps make this event the premier networking opportunity it is, and we’re proud to have them onboard! Ready to join us at this record-setting event? Register today and be part of the action: https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACG #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #Networking

𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬! As we gear up for the 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, we’re thrilled to recognize our incredible Silver Sponsors who are helping make this record-setting event a reality! With over 130+ investment banks and 300+ capital providers joining us, this year's event is shaping up to be the biggest yet, offering countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow. A huge thank you to our Silver Sponsors for their continued partnership and support: Ankura Ansarada Armanino Citi Cohen & Company Polsinelli eCapital Corp. Paylocity Plante Moran Troutman Pepper Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions Turning Point Strategic Advisors Ascend Technologies Sikich BackBay Communications Verified Metrics Strategex Wokelo AI Your commitment to the success of Midwest Capital Connection is truly appreciated! 🔗 Don’t miss out on this record-setting opportunity to network and grow your business. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACG #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection

🎉 What a Night! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in celebrating Penny Pritzker and PSP Partners as this year’s recipient of the ACG Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award! It was an incredible evening recognizing Penny’s extraordinary contributions to corporate growth, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her dedication to fostering economic opportunities. A special thank you to our Lifetime Achievement Award Committee Chair John Bintz. Missed out on this event? Don't worry! Check out our upcoming events to stay connected with ACG Chicago and continue building valuable relationships: https://lnkd.in/g9FfCNr3 #ACGChicago #CorporateGrowth #Networking

𝟑𝟎𝟎+ 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝟏𝟑𝟎+ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝟒𝟎𝟎+ 𝐌&𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is right around the corner and breaking attendance records! If you're planning to join us for our biggest event for the year, why not join ACG Chicago save money on your registration and take advantage of all the member benefits? 🔗 Ready to join us? Register for Midwest CapitalConnection: https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt Explore ACG Chicago Membership Benefits: https://lnkd.in/dT39wGyK Special thanks to our sponsors: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Wipfli, Fundamental Income 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝: Forvis Mazars US, Growth Operators, Hilco Global, Holland & Knight LLP, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫: Ankura, Armanino, Ascend Technologies, Citi, eCapital Corp., Plante Moran, Polsinelli, Sikich, Strategex, Turning Point Strategic Advisors, Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions, Verified Metrics, Wokelo AI #ACG #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection

🍷 Sip and Celebrate with ACG Chicago! 🍷 Join us for our Wine Tasting and Holiday Celebration and toast to the season with the best views of Chicago from the 80th floor of the Willis Tower. With over 30+ wine varietals to explore, this unique experience provides the perfect backdrop to ring in the holiday season while mingling with colleagues, investment banks, and private equity firms. All wines are carefully curated by a local wine expert and served by our generous sponsors. It’s a multisensory tasting experience you won’t want to miss! Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT Location: 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 🍷 Wine Table Sponsors Include: Balmoral Advisors Blank Rome LLP CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Cohen & Company CohnReznick LLP Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Orrington Plaza: www.orringtonplaza.com Polsinelli RKON Seyfarth Shaw LLP Strategex Wipfli Ready to toast to a successful year and make valuable connections? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ergvXnYc #ACGChicago #HolidayEvent #Networking #WineTasting #ChicagoEvents #CorporateGrowth

Congratulations to Plante Moran partner and long time ACG Chicago member Felicia Donaldson, CPA - Partner at Plante Moran on being named Crain's Chicago Business' 2024 Notable Black Leader. This prestigious honor highlights exceptional Black professionals in Chicago who enrich their companies, our communities, and our city.

25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection Breakout Sessions Sponsored by Ascend Technologies. 💡 We’re thrilled to announce a series of powerful speaker sessions designed around exit preparation and emerging trends in M&A. 🗓 October 30th 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌&𝐀 12:30 PM - 1:25 PM CT Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are redefining the M&A landscape. This lively discussion will focus on technology’s evolving impact on middle-market transactions and lessons learned from past deals. Whether you’re in tech or just curious, this panel is a must-attend. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Jason Molesworth, CEO at Accelerated Innovations Brandon Harms, MBA, Director of Cyber Security, Sales Engineering at Ascend Technologies Rick Schweiger, VP, Technical Operations at GTreasury 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧-𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 1:45 PM - 2:40 PM CT Looking to finance your company’s growth? This educational panel will break down the differences between control private equity, non-control private equity, and debt financing. Hear from senior deal professionals and explore options for leveraging growth capital. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Omar Diaz, Managing Director at Balmoral Advisors Andres Policastro, Vice President at Trivest Partners Peter W. Washington, Managing Director at The Copia Group, LLC Becca Schlagenhauf, Principal at Baird Capital 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 3:00 PM - 3:55 PM CT If you’re a business owner considering an exit, this session is for you! We’ll review past transaction data, current deal structures, and forecast where the market is headed. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals and better understand the trends that could shape your exit strategy. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Tom Turmell, Senior Director, Executive Education, Kellogg School of Management at TMT Capital Partners, LLC Robert Dunn, Managing Director at GF Data Michael Norton, Director of Business Development at Houlihan Capital Urška (Ursha) Prepeluh Magajne, Shareholder at Polsinelli Holly Smyth, Managing Director at B. Riley Securities Don’t Miss Out! 🔗https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #Networking