Thriving in Tough Economic Times
The Maryland Chamber’s Business Development Council has assembled a panel of experts to help you learn to achieve business growth and avoid pitfalls during tough economic times. Entitled Building Value In Small Business & Avoiding Trouble on the Horizon, this panel discussion will be held on September 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Westin BWI Airport Hotel.
Our expert panelists will examine the elements of successful growth, and the warning signs that your business is in trouble, from a variety of perspectives. Panelists include:
- John M. Collard, Chairman, Strategic Management Partners, Inc.
- C. Edward Hartman, Managing Partner, Hartman & Egeli
- Diane Devaney, President, Devaney and Associates
- Tom Heseltine, CPA, Partner, Clifton Gunderson
- AnnMarie Schovee, Managing Director Investment Banking, M&T Bank
Who Should Attend?
- Business Owners who want to increase the value of their holdings
- C-Level Executives from small and mid-size business
- Business leaders managing a troubled company
- Directors serving on boards or in advisory capacity
- Business Development Executives
- Strategic Planning Executives
- Merger & Acquisition Executives
- Lenders to small and mid-size business
- Investors in small and mid-size business
- Business Advisors
What Will You Learn?
- Strategies to employ when building corporate value
- How to create real value in small and mid-size companies
- What Buyers and Investors look for before they invest
- Why it is important to focus on exit strategies
- What are the Early Warning Signs of Trouble
- How to hold leaders and managers accountable
- The views from both an Owner’s and Buyer’s perspective
- How to guide the business to avoid trouble
- Roles of the Board, Advisory Boards, and Advisors
- Importance of Incentive Plans and Monitoring Results
Registration is $35 for Maryland Chamber members and $60 for nonmembers. Register online here. For more information, contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or glemke@mdchamber.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Greg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.
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When
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
7:30 a.m. Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Program
9:15 a.m. Q&A
Where
Westin BWI Airport
1110 Old Elkridge Landing
Elkridge, MD 21090
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Registration
Registration is $35 for Maryland Chamber members; $60 for nonmembers.
Contact Gail Lemke at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 glemke@mdchamber.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available to help you gain visibility before a small business audience. For more information, contact Gregg Buckler at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or gbuckler@mdchamber.org.
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