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About us

ACG Chicago is a leader in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) global network of over 14,000 professionals. The ACG Chicago mission is to be the premier network in Northern Illinois for experts and decision-making professionals focused on strategies for increasing stakeholder value. More than 1,000 foremost authorities in their fields comprise this diverse and knowledgeable Chicago network of corporate executives, capital sources, corporate advisors and service providers. The Board of over 20 dedicated members along with over 100 other committee members focus on the needs of these professionals to build unparalleled opportunities for networking, deal-making, personal growth and professional development.

Industry

Capital Markets

Company size

2-10 employees

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1968

Specialties

Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions, networking, deal-making, and professional development

Locations

Employees at ACG Chicago

Updates

Closing Out the Year Strong with ACG Chicago! November is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate as we wrap up a fantastic year. Check out our three exciting events: 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐲𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 November 7, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 233 S Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago Start your morning with insights into the current state of middle market M&A, key deal terms, and risk allocation strategies, all while enjoying a light breakfast and networking with deal professionals. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/daQPMwnF𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌&𝐃 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦: 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌&𝐀 November 13, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM One North State, 1 N State Street, Chicago Join an insightful afternoon session focused on navigating transactions with family-owned vs. private equity-owned businesses, followed by a networking cocktail reception. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dDgySESf𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 November 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago (80th floor of Willis Tower) Celebrate the holiday season in style! Sample 30+ curated wine varietals while enjoying spectacular views of Chicago and networking with top industry professionals. Registration open to investment bankers, private equity and members only. Huge thanks to our sponsors:Balmoral Advisors Blank Rome LLP CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Cohen & Company CohnReznick LLP Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Huron Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Orrington Plaza - Evanston Paylocity Polsinelli RKON Seyfarth Shaw LLP Strategex Wipfli🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ergvXnYcSee you there #CorporateGrowth #M&A #Networking
The Winds of M&A Are Shifting – Insights from the Midwest Capital Connection At ACG Chicago’s 25th Annual Midwest Capital Connection, industry leaders gathered to discuss the current state and future of the M&A market, shedding light on the evolving landscape and what’s ahead for 2025. Key takeaways from the panels: Deal Volume & Momentum: According to Becca Schlagenhauf, Principal at Baird Capital, the market has seen a recent uptick, with multiple new opportunities under letter of intent, signaling a resurgence in dealmaking. The Role of Earnouts: Michael Norton of Houlihan Capital highlighted that 80% of deals now involve some form of contingent consideration, and the increasing complexity of earnouts is reshaping how buyers and sellers approach transactions. Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Jason Molesworth of Accelerated Innovation Group forecasted that #AI will play a pivotal role in driving top-line growth and business valuation, with AI becoming a key driver for businesses that deploy it strategically. Other insights included discussions on the pressure for #PrivateEquity firms to deploy capital, as well as predictions for a more active 2025 as businesses seek new ways to monetize, innovate, and thrive in an evolving market. Special thanks to Germaine Harris for organizing the panels, our panelsts and to Ascend Technologies for sponsoring the panels.
ACG Chicago held its annual Midwest Capital Connection this month, and we were there to capture all the highlights. Read our recap of what speakers had to say on the turning tides of dealmaking, artificial intelligence adoption and more: https://lnkd.in/g2vh8yiY
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Recap! ACG Chicago’s Fall M&D Symposium: Family Business & Investment Priorities in M&A Thank you to our sponsor Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners and everyone who joined us for an insightful afternoon discussing the nuances of managing transactions in family-owned versus private equity-owned businesses. Hosted by the ACG Chicago Manufacturing and Distribution Committee, this session provided valuable perspectives from industry leaders. Key Speakers Included: • Jude Rake, JDR Growth Partners, LLC • Cathy Carroll, MBA, PCC, Legacy Onward, Inc. . • Jim Parmelee, Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners • Helana Robbins Huddleston CPA, CIRA, MBA, CohnReznick LLP • Omar Diaz, Balmoral Advisors • Charlie Denison, Shorehill Capital LLC • Jay Winkler, Brave Lion Group • Justin Norman, Alcrete • Barnet Rogers, RFO Securities We appreciate your insights and expertise in navigating these critical areas of M&A strategy. 📅 Save the date for our upcoming events and continue to expand your industry knowledge. https://lnkd.in/g9FfCNr3 #ACGChicago #FamilyBusiness #PrivateEquity
Thank you to everyone who joined us bright and early for a successful Sunrise Session hosted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP! It was a fantastic morning of insights and discussion around the current state of middle market M&A. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on key deal terms in acquisition agreements, risk allocation through representation and warranty insurance, and evolving trends in post-closing liability. A special thanks to our sponsor, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, for making this event possible and sharing their expertise with our ACG Chicago community! Missed this one? Stay connected and explore more opportunities on our events calendar to network and gain insights in corporate growth and M&A: https://lnkd.in/g9FfCNr3 #ACGChicago #MiddleMarket #Networking
Only One Week Away! Join us at our Fall M&D Symposium: Family Business & Investment Priorities in M&A! Presented by the ACG Chicago Manufacturing and Distribution Committee, this must-attend session will cover the intricacies of managing transactions with family-owned versus private equity-owned businesses. Gain valuable insights and learn how to navigate these unique dynamics from our panel of experienced professionals. November 13, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM One North State, 1 N State Street 🎤 Speakers Include: Jude Rake, JDR Growth Partners, LLCCathy Carroll,Legacy Onward, Inc.Adam Fitzner, Hamilton Robinson Capital PartnersHelana Robbins Huddleston, CohnReznick LLPOmar Diaz, Balmoral AdvisorsCharlie Denison, Shorehill Capital LLCJay Winkler, Brave Lion GroupJustin Norman, AlcreteNicole Wolter, HM Manufacturing, Inc.Barnet Rogers, RFO Securities Stay afterward for some valuable networking time and a cocktail reception with fellow industry leaders and dealmakers. Register today to secure your spot 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDgySESf #ACGChicago #Networking #MDSymposium
🌅 Don’t Miss Our Sunrise Session with Seyfarth Shaw LLP! Attention buyers, sellers, and M&A professionals—this is your chance to dive deep into the current trends in middle market M&A. From key deal terms to the evolving role of indemnity packages and representation and warranty insurance, our panel will break down the essential insights from 2023 and the first half of 2024. This interactive session will also include predictions for what’s next in M&A deal structures and risk management. 🎤 Expert Speakers: Aly (Reedy) Audy, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLPAaron Gillett, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLPSuzanne (Suzie) Saxman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLPOmar Diaz, Managing Director, Balmoral AdvisorsNetwork over a light breakfast and engage in knowledge-sharing with fellow professionals. 🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/4dWqeN2This event is FREE for ACG Chicago members and open to non-members. Interested in learning more about ACG Chicago membership? 🔗 Explore membership benefits: https://buff.ly/3TWP3RC #ACGChicago #networking #trends #middlemarket
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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! What an incredible few days of networking, deal-making, and building valuable connections with leaders from across the country. This year’s Capital Connection was a record-setting event with over 130+ investment banks and 300+ capital providers, and countless opportunities to grow and thrive in the middle market! A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors who helped make this event unforgettable: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦: Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Wipfli , Fundamental Income𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝: Forvis Mazars US , Growth Operators , Hilco Global , Holland & Knight LLP , Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫: Ankura , Armanino , Ascend Technologies , Citi , Cohen & Company, eCapital Corp., Paylocity, Plante Moran, Polsinelli , Sikich , Strategex, Turning Point Strategic Advisors , Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions , Verified Metrics , Wokelo AICheck out the event highlights and relive the energy from this year's conference! 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! We'll be back at the Hilton Chicago on October 29th and 30th! Same great location, same great connections! Photography by Stephanie Jensen.#ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #MergersAndAcquisitions #Networking #CorporateGrowth #DealMaking
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Platinum Sponsor Highlight: WipfliA 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 GullicksonThank you again, Wipfli, for your continued support of this record-setting event! 🔗 Ready to join us? https://lnkd.in/e25Z9Ejt #ACGChicago #MidwestCapitalConnection #Wipfli

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