Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection

Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection is an annual conference for middle market M&A professionals hosted by chapters from the Midwest & Mid-Atlantic regions.

Why Attend?

-Connect with more than 850 influential business professionals and intermediaries.
-Network with ACG members from the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indiana, Pittsburgh and Western Michigan chapters.
-Gain new insights in growth, acquisitions, finance, partnerships & exit strategies.
-Learn from renown speakers and panelists.
-Uncover new deals and opportunities.

🎉 The Countdown Is Almost Over – 1 Day Until GLCC 2024! 🎉Can you believe it? We’re just one day away from the start of t...
09/02/2024

🎉 The Countdown Is Almost Over – 1 Day Until GLCC 2024! 🎉

Can you believe it? We’re just one day away from the start of the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference! We can’t wait to welcome you to two incredible days of networking, learning, and connecting with over 1,000 M&A professionals.

With amazing keynote speakers like Ann Compton, Katherine Judge, and Jim Tressel, engaging panels, and the largest DealSource in GLCC history, this is the event of the year!

Get ready to join us at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. See you there!

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Start Your Morning Right at GLCC 2024! Join us on Thursday, September 5 for a special breakfast event featuring a Bloody...
09/01/2024

Start Your Morning Right at GLCC 2024!

Join us on Thursday, September 5 for a special breakfast event featuring a Bloody Mary Bar and keynote speech by Jim Tressel, former OSU football coach.

🕠 7:30 – 10:00 am: Enjoy a Bloody Mary, courtesy of our sponsor Stout, at the Bloody Mary Bar.
🕗 8:00 – 9:30 am: Sit down for breakfast, sponsored by CIBC, and hear from Coach Tressel as he shares insights on leadership and success.

It’s the perfect way to kick off your day at GLCC 2024—great drinks, great food, and great inspiration!

🎤 Ann Compton: A Legendary Career by the Numbers at GLCC 2024! 🎤We are thrilled to announce that Ann Compton will be sha...
08/31/2024

🎤 Ann Compton: A Legendary Career by the Numbers at GLCC 2024! 🎤

We are thrilled to announce that Ann Compton will be sharing her incredible experiences as a keynote speaker at GLCC 2024. Ann’s remarkable career includes covering 7 Presidents and 10 presidential campaigns over her 41 years with ABC News. She broke new ground as the first woman to cover the White House for a television network and has traveled to all 50 states and 6 continents with American leaders.

Ann’s accolades include winning 1 Emmy for her exclusive coverage on Air Force One during September 11, 2001, participating as a panelist on 2 presidential general election debates, and serving as President of the White House Correspondents’ Association. Her contributions have earned her induction into 6 Halls of Fame, 5 honorary degrees, and 1 lifetime achievement award.

Ann is also a proud mother of 4 children and grandmother to 10 grandchildren. Fun fact: she once impressed her husband, Dr. William Hughes, by appearing as #12 Down in the “Sunday” New York Times crossword!

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true trailblazer!

🎤 Attention GLCC 2024 Attendees! 🎤We’re excited to announce that Katherine Judge, Senior Economist at CIBC, will be our ...
08/29/2024

🎤 Attention GLCC 2024 Attendees! 🎤

We’re excited to announce that Katherine Judge, Senior Economist at CIBC, will be our keynote speaker during the Grab-N-Go Breakfast on the first day of the conference, September 4 at 8:30 am.

Kick off your morning with valuable insights as Katherine discusses key economic trends and what they mean for the future of finance. Her expertise in interest rates, inflation, and labor markets will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the global and American economic outlook.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s GLCC Conference will host a record-breaking 148 private equity firms and 10...
08/27/2024

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s GLCC Conference will host a record-breaking 148 private equity firms and 108 investment banking firm tables—the highest number in GLCC history! 🎉

This incredible turnout underscores the power and prestige of the GLCC Conference as the premier event for middle-market deal-making. See you next week at GLCC 2024!

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🌟 Nomination Deadline Approaching for the Beacon Awards! 🌟The GLCC YACG Beacon Award recognizes young professionals who ...
08/22/2024

🌟 Nomination Deadline Approaching for the Beacon Awards! 🌟

The GLCC YACG Beacon Award recognizes young professionals who have made an extraordinary impact on our community. If you know someone who exemplifies leadership, innovation, and commitment to the ACG community, nominate them before the deadline on Monday, August 26!

Winners will be celebrated at the GLCC 2024 Conference on September 4th at 6 PM. Don’t miss this chance to honor the rising stars in our industry!

For more details on the nomination process, visit https://bit.ly/3WD0Ara.

We’re excited to invite you to our Presentation Panel – Taste & Transactions: Cleveland’s Food Industry M&A Round Table ...
08/20/2024

We’re excited to invite you to our Presentation Panel – Taste & Transactions: Cleveland’s Food Industry M&A Round Table at the GLCC 2024 Conference! Discover how Cleveland’s culinary landscape, rich with cultural diversity, is becoming a hotbed for M&A activity.

Our panel will feature industry leaders like:
Mac Anderson – Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Cleveland Kitchen
Sergio Bicas – COO, Garden of Flavor
Mike Malley – CEO, Malley’s Candies
Tim Novak – Chairman, Sokol Custom Food Ingredients

They’ll discuss everything from family-owned businesses seeking private equity support to companies expanding through strategic acquisitions.

This is a must-attend session for anyone interested in the future of Cleveland’s food industry. Register now to join us: https://bit.ly/3WSCQ2b

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🎉 20 Days Until  ! 🎉The countdown is on—just 20 days until the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference kicks off! ...
08/14/2024

🎉 20 Days Until ! 🎉

The countdown is on—just 20 days until the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference kicks off! Get ready for two days filled with networking, learning, and deal-making with over 1,000 middle-market M&A professionals.

Are you ready to connect, grow, and discover new opportunities? Don’t wait—register now and join us at GLCC 2024!

👉 https://bit.ly/3WSCQ2b

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Big names, big insights—only at GLCC 2024! 🎤This year’s GLCC Conference is bringing you two exceptional keynote speakers...
08/13/2024

Big names, big insights—only at GLCC 2024! 🎤

This year’s GLCC Conference is bringing you two exceptional keynote speakers:

✨ Ann Compton – Renowned former ABC News White House Correspondent
🏈 Jim Tressel – Former Head Football Coach at The Ohio State University

Get ready to be inspired by Ann Compton’s stories from the front lines of history and Jim Tressel’s insights on leadership and success.

You won’t want to miss these powerful sessions! Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3WSCQ2b

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your organization at the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference. We have sever...
08/10/2024

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your organization at the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference. We have several exclusive sponsorship opportunities still available, perfect for reaching an engaged audience of industry leaders.

Available sponsorships include:
🔹 Cornerstone Sponsorships
🔹 Attendee Lounge Sponsorship

For more details, email us at [email protected].

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🌟 Cyber Security & IT Trends in Private Equity Panel at   🌟Join us on September 4 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM during   for t...
08/06/2024

🌟 Cyber Security & IT Trends in Private Equity Panel at 🌟

Join us on September 4 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM during for the Cyber Security & IT Trends in Private Equity panel. In this session, we will discuss critical topics such as capital/funding risk, operational risk (cyber, IT, financial, supply chain, etc.), deal risks, market risks, regulatory and compliance risk, and risks during the hold period.

Our expert panelists, include

🌐 Mike Lipinski (Moderator) – Plante Moran Partner, Cybersecurity and IT Practice, Plante Moran
🌐 Lee Carsten – VP, Cyber Solutions at Aon | Cybersecurity Risk Management Leader, Aon
🌐 Scot Ganow – Chair of Taft’s Privacy and Data Security Practice, Taft Law
🌐 Jonathan Pressnel – Partner, Blue Point Capital

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and network with top M&A professionals.

👉 https://bit.ly/3WSCQ2b

🌟 Get ready for an evening of style and entrepreneurship at "Chic in The Land"! 🌟Join us at the Great Lakes Capital Conn...
08/01/2024

🌟 Get ready for an evening of style and entrepreneurship at "Chic in The Land"! 🌟

Join us at the Great Lakes Capital Connection Conference to celebrate and support Cleveland's finest women-owned brands. Shop unique products from Yellowcake, 1811 Specialty Shop, Minor Details CLE, and many more!

📅 Wednesday, September 4, 2024
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Calfee Law

Don't miss this chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and discover amazing products. Bring friends and be part of an empowering community event!

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