ACG New Jersey

10/12/2026

Honoring legacy, leadership, and local impact! 🏆

Join ROI-NJ for their inaugural 2026 New Jersey Family Business of the Year Awards luncheon this Thursday, October 15th at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover.

This event will recognize 16 outstanding finalists across two revenue categories (under $10M and over $10M) who exemplify community commitment and fuel New Jersey’s business landscape. Winners in both categories will be announced live during the event.

Come network with state leaders, support these remarkable family-owned companies, and celebrate their legacy!

Register to attend today:

Celebrate New Jersey's outstanding family-owned businesses at ROI-NJ's inaugural Family Business of the Year Awards.

10/08/2026

Ready to secure your next or first board seat? 💼

Join us for our upcoming "Path to Board" breakfast program, where an elite panel of corporate leaders and directorship experts break down what it takes to prepare, position, and succeed in today's boardrooms.

Meet the Panel:
• Moderator: Yelena Dunaevsky – SVP, National Leader, S**C Practice at Gallagher
• Rimma Driscoll – EVP, Global Strategy & Business Development at Zoetis
• Michael Mardy – Independent Director / Board Advisor at Vince Holding Corp.
• Sheryl Schwartz – Independent Director
• Melissa Skrocki – Shareholder at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

Network over a hot breakfast with executives across the dealmaking community. Open to members and non-members alike!

Reserve your spot today: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-breakfast-program-path-board

Special thanks to our Women of Leadership Event Series Sponsor, Mazars!

10/06/2026

Behind-the-scenes preparation is the true secret to victory under pressure whether on the pitch or in business. ⚽

Join ACG NJ on October 20, 2026 (8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT) at Galloping Hill in Kenilworth, NJ, for an insider look into Operation Garden Watch, the security framework behind New Jersey’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation.

Hear directly from industry leaders Cynthia Hetherington (Founder & CEO, Group) and Crothers (Founder & CEO, Consulting) as they share actionable insights on:

• Rapid decision-making under uncertainty
• Early threat detection and risk intelligence
• Building high-impact cross-sector alliances

Risk management isn't just for global enterprises; learn how to apply these same strategies to protect and scale your organization.

Open to all—Reserve your spot today: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-breakfast-meeting-inside-2026-fifa-world-cup-security-effort-lessons

10/01/2026

How do today’s top leaders drive sustainable growth amidst rapid market shifts?

Join us in two weeks for an exclusive session featuring Roopa Unnikrishnan, Independent Board Director and C-Level Strategy Executive, as she presents “Organizational Growth Through Portfolio Transformation.”

Drawing on over 20 years of corporate leadership, Roopa will share high-impact strategies on:

• Continuous capital reallocation & strategic M&A
• Aligning long-term vision with operational ex*****on
• Using modern decision frameworks to combat cognitive bias and market uncertainty

✨ Bonus: Attendees will get an insider preview of her upcoming book, “The Leader’s Oracle: Using Ancient Wisdom to Drive Strategy & Decision-Making.” 📖

Secure your spot and pre-order your copy today: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-cd-forum-october-15-2026

Note: ACG NJ Members may attend one session of each forum per year, provided they bring a guest with a qualifying title.

09/30/2026

Growth brings complexity and the choices made at key inflection points define an organization's future value.

At our next CEO Forum, we’re sitting down with Evis Savvides, a seasoned executive, strategic advisor, and board director with over 25 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and strategic exits across major consumer brands. Evis will dive deep into:

🔹 How to align structure and leadership with scaling goals
🔹 Capital allocation strategies that protect long-term value
🔹 Sequencing high-stakes organizational decisions

Don't miss this opportunity to gain direct, practical insights from a seasoned enterprise operator.

Reserve your seat here: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-ceo-forum-november-18-2026

Please note: Members may attend one session per year when bringing a guest with a qualifying executive title.

09/29/2026

We’re excited to share that ACG New Jersey will be sponsoring and exhibiting at this year’s ‘MADE in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day hosted by NJMEP! 🏭

As the state’s premier annual gathering of manufacturers, industry advocates, and future leaders, this is the event to connect and grow happening only this Friday, October 2, 2026.

Stop by Booth #1019 and discover how ACG NJ’s deep expertise in M&A, corporate development, and strategic networking can help drive growth and scale your business in the middle market.

We’re dedicated to empowering New Jersey’s manufacturing ecosystem through valuable insight, powerful connections, and a strong community.
See you on Friday!

09/29/2026

Registration is closing soon for this week’s ACG NJ NextGen gathering on Thursday, October 1st (6:30–9:00 PM EDT) at LeGrand Coffee House in Woodbridge, NJ! ☕

Spots are strictly limited to keep networking impactful and intentional—and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Don't miss your opportunity to:

✨ Connect with New Jersey’s premier rising leaders and ambitious professionals.
✨ Celebrate in the hometown of Eric LeGrand, ACG NJ’s 2026 Corporate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
✨ Experience an exclusive tasting event of LeGrand Wh***ey in an incredible local venue.

Whether you're a current ACG NJ member or looking to get connected for the first time, make sure your name is on the list before doors close.

Claim one of the remaining spots here: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-nextgen-networking-event-bourbon-tasting-october-1-2026

09/24/2026

Fall in New Jersey is the ultimate season to accelerate your momentum and elevate your dealmaking strategy. As the summer wind-down ends, the third and fourth quarters bring a renewed sense of urgency to the market, making autumn an exceptional window for middle-market business transactions. 🍂

Build high-value connections and stay ahead of the curve with ACG NJ. Secure your spot at our upcoming events to expand your network, close out the year strong, and set the stage for a powerhouse fourth quarter.

Register for our next event today: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events

09/23/2026

Victory in high-pressure situations is built behind the scenes long before gametime. ⚽

ACG NJ invites you to join us at Galloping Hill in Kenilworth, NJ, on October 20, 2026 (8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT) for a deep dive into Operation Garden Watch, the crucial security initiative that prepared New Jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Catch an inspiring conversation between Cynthia Hetherington (Founder & CEO, Hetherington Group and past ACG NJ Corporate Growth Award Honoree) and Laura Crothers (Founder & CEO, Crothers Consulting) as they unpack the realities of rapid decision-making, threat analysis, and cross-sector collaboration.

You'll walk away with proven strategies to identify emerging risks early, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and build powerful alliances that strengthen your organization.

Modern risk intelligence isn't reserved for massive corporations or federal departments; learn how to harness these precise tools to safeguard and scale your operations today.

Open to everyone—Claim your seat here: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-breakfast-meeting-inside-2026-fifa-world-cup-security-effort-lessons

09/22/2026

Ready to navigate rapid market shifts and build sustainable enterprise value? Join us for an exclusive session with Roopa Unnikrishnan, Independent Board Director and C-Level Strategy Executive, as she presents “Organizational Growth Through Portfolio Transformation.”

Drawing on over two decades of corporate leadership, Roopa will share actionable insights on continuous capital reallocation, strategic M&A, aligning long-term vision with operational ex*****on, and using modern decision frameworks to combat cognitive bias and market uncertainty. Plus, attendees will get an insider preview of her upcoming book, “The Leader’s Oracle: Using Ancient Wisdom to Drive Strategy & Decision-Making.” 📖

Pre-order your copy of the book and request your invite today to secure your spot: https://www.acg.org/newjersey/events/acg-nj-cd-forum-october-15-2026

Note: ACG NJ Members may attend one session of each forum per year, provided they bring a guest with a qualifying title.