ACG Denver is the place to connect to the people and the ideas you need to grow your business. The Association for Corporate Growth ® (ACG ® ) is the global community for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to data, content and networking to access capital, make deals and drive corporate growth. Founded in 1954, ACG has grown to more than 14,000 members organized in 56 chapters throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The Leading Authority on Corporate Growth

ACG Chapters NORTH AMERICA 101 Corridor (CA) Arizona Atlanta Boston Calgary Central Texas Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Connecticut Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Detroit Florida Houston Indiana Kansas City Kentucky Los Angeles Louisiana Maryland Minnesota National Capital (DC) Nebraska New Jersey New York North Florida Orange County Orlando Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Raleigh Durham Richmond St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Seattle Silicon Valley South Florida Tampa Bay Tennessee Toronto Utah Vancouver Western Michigan Wisconsin EUROPE Austria Czech Republic France Frankfurt Delivering Value for… Corporate Executives Intermediaries Private Equity Groups Service Providers Government Academics Holland Rhein-Ruhr Spain ASIA China

The Premier Organization for Corporate Executives ACG provides significant value to its more than 14,000 members via unparalleled programming and networking opportunities on both the Chapter and Global levels. Members view ACG as a beneficial investment that pays tangible, long-term dividends. In fact, in addition to education and networking benefits, many ACG members can attribute new business directly to being part of the ACG community. Simply put, ACG is at the core of middle market dealmaking on a global basis. You won’t find this kind of access to senior-level middle market dealmakers anywhere else.” – Harris Smith, ACG Chairman West Region Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier global organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. The Corporate Value Proposition Become part of a Global Community of Senior Executives Share best practices with CEO’s, CFOs, and corporate development officers Build worthwhile relationships that will generate quality growth opportunities Learn more about organic growth issues

The Premier Organization for Intermediaries The Intermediary Value Proposition Meet with and develop relationships with private equity firms from all over the country. Gain exposure to deal making opportunities with corporate members. Network at the annual ACG InterGrowth conference and at chapter events. Receive results of ACG surveys, including the bi-annual ACG/Thomson DealMakers Survey Share best practices with other intermediary executives. Gain access to ACG’s online membership directory.

The Premier Organization for Private Equity Groups The Private Equity Value Proposition Share best practices with other private equity executives. Gain exposure to investment opportunities from corporate members, other private equity groups and intermediaries. Network at the annual ACG InterGrowth conference and at chapter events. Receive results of ACG surveys, including the bi- annual ACG/Thomson DealMakers Survey Gain access to ACG’s online membership directory. Find information on thousands of capital resources on ACG’s exclusive proprietary database, CapitalLink™

ACG Denver What is ACG Denver? Volunteer Opportunities Networking the ACG Way

What is ACG Denver? The Denver Chapter was recognized as the “Outstanding Chapter of the Year” for 2007 by ACG Global ACG Denver is among the largest and most active of all organizations focused on M&A and Corporate Growth. ACG is an organization that helps Corporate Executives navigate the M&A and corporate growth business community through valuable content, connections and best of class resources. Membership made up of Corporate Leaders: Business Owners, C-Level Executives of Operating Companies Private/ Equity Intermediaries Service Providers Government & Academic

Denver Membership

Programs Monthly Luncheons Corporate Breakfasts (For C-Level Executives) Private Equity/Intermediary Networking Annual Golf Event Special Programs DU & CU Scholarships Leadership 20 Series DealMaker’s Forum Business Transition Series - “The Art of Buying & Selling a Business.” Joint Networking Event With Partner Associations ACG Cup Leadership Planning

Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference Corporate Growth Awards Luncheon Popular Keynotes Capital Connection Corporate Growth and M&A Sessions Mr. Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Media, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine

Volunteer Opportunities Membership Marketing Annual Conference Monthly Luncheons Private Equity / Intermediaries Business Transitions Sponsorships Scholarships Intern Exchange Ambassadors Corporate Affairs Affiliations & Alliances Leadership 20 ACG Cup Growth Awards Golf Tournament DealMaker Series

Networking “Taking someone’s business card is a promise to do something.” Tim Sanders Former Chief Solutions Officer Yahoo! “Networking is the passing along of information, ideas and contacts from one person, group or entity to another…” Donna Fisher’s Power Networking, NY 2002 “Dig your well before you’re thirsty.” Harvey Mackey

ACG Members on Networking “Be sincere; people will feel it when you are and know when you’re not.” Christopher Pelley Capital Investment Management, Inc. “Follow up with only those individuals that have a genuine interest in speaking with you.” Kathleen Quinn Votaw, TalenTrust, LLC “Remember that not everyone in the room is a prospect for you! However, each person in room IS a possible referral source.” Debbie Scott, Achievement Dynamics “It’s not about making contacts. It’s all about building deep relationships.” Dave Mead, The Mead Consulting Group

Success Factors to put in a straight line Flawless Execution effectiveness of performance Commitment a pledge to something undertaken Personal Involvement one’s own ability to affect or be affected by Alignment

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