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What It Takes, Growth In Challenging Times

Learn what lenders and investors think about risk and pricing in current market conditions at “Financing Your Growth In A Challenging Economy" a program sponsored by the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Tuesday, March 10 at The Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY.

Panel discussion includes Todd Tidgewell, Nixon Peabody LLP; Michael Lasch, Pine Street Capital Partners; Gary Hull, Summer Street Capital Partners; David Barnitt, Attract Capital, LLC; Hugh Quigley, Dynabil Industries, Inc., co-founder and past president.

CEG is a private, not-for-profit, membership based economic and business development organization for the New York State’s Capital Region and Tech Valley, a region of more than 1.1 million residents.

Gain insight as to the best way to structure transactions for success; set expectations as to pricing and valuation; develop defensive capital structures. Learn how to think about acquisitions and growth in a slow growth economy.

The program is geared toward business owners and senior managers of companies with revenue more than $5 million, as well as service providers such as accountants, lawyers and consultants of mid-sized companies.

To register, ceg@ceg.org or call (518) 465-8975.

In Connecticut, check out "Creating Sustainable Value through Innovation" at the Soundview Club, Stamford, Feb. 24, noon.

The executive briefing will detail the opportunity that exists to help bridge the gap between the CEO's growth goals and actual performance using innovation.

Innovation is a critical driver of growth, yet only a small percent of companies effectively use it to sustain long-term, profitable growth. Jatin DeSai, CEO, The DeSai Group, West Hartford is the presenter.

For details contact Keith Reynolds, Cell Leader, keithrey@maxim.com or Paige Rasid, CTC, prasid@ct.org, (860) 289-0878.

Fee is $35 and registration is required.