October 21, 2008 Midwest ACG Capital Connection Save the Date!!! Platinum Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Billow Butler & Company, L.L.C. BMO Capital Markets Crowe Capital Markets LLC DLA Piper US LLP Getzler Henrich and Associates, LLC Golub Capital Grant Thornton LLP Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Lincolnshire Management, Inc. Mesirow Financial Seyfarth Shaw LLP Stout Risius Ross Advisors, Inc. Vedder, Price Wells Fargo Business Credit Winston & Strawn LLP Silver Sponsors: AccuVal Associates, Inc. Bank of America BDO Seidman LLP Buccino & Associates, Inc. CIT Corporate Finance CM&D Deloitte & Touche Gould & Ratner LLP Huron Consulting Group McGuireWoods LLP MorrisAnderson & Associates, Ltd. National City Bank - Equity Sponsor Group ORIX Leverage Finance Reed Smith Scherzer International SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC Tatum LLC The Jordan Company WELCOME! From intimate roundtables of 20 to more than 300 gathered to participate in the Annual ACG Chicago Market Trends to almost 1500 at our Capital Connection, don’t miss these next great events! September 9th - Full Day Conference 2008 CORPORATE NETWORK SUMMIT: Driving Corporate Growth & Value through Volatile Times & Global Change Agenda & Registration to be posted soon! The Corporate Network of ACG Chicago is proud to present a daylong forum to explore best practices in corporate growth. Even during volatile times, opportunities exist for businesses to expand and create value. Participate in an open dialogue to learn how others are navigating the minefields of this uncertain economy. September 16th - Luncheon Program FROM THE FRONT: "Successful Management for Private Equity Firms" Join us for an indepth look at what it takes to be successful in today's markets with: - Bruce Ettleson, Kirkland and Ellis - Brian Simmons, Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC - Lee Mitchell, Thoma Bravo LLC October 3rd - Breakfast Program THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK COMMITTEE: "To be announced - " Agenda & Registration to be posted soon! October 21st 2008 MIDWEST ACG CAPITAL CONNECTION; With the McLaughlin Group opening the day of Networking & Dealmaking! Constantly recognized as one of the best in class, this day of intense dealmaking is one of the must attend events of the year. November 7th - Breakfast Program THE CORPORATE NETWORK AUTHORS SERIES: "To be announced - guaranteed to be another great business review" Agenda & Registration to be posted soon! The Authors Series in now more than a year old with this presentation being the fifth in the series to explore ways executives can build value in their firms. Click Below to download the complete recap of our successful 2008 International Conference! Middle Market Growth in Uncertain World Markets ACG Chicago’s 3rd Annual International Growth Conference By David Laverty, Partner, InternationalCounsel, and Conference Co- Chair ACG Chicago is a leader in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) global network with over 12,000 professionals. 1000 foremost authorities in their fields comprise this diverse and knowledgeable Chicago network of corporate executives, capital sources, corporate advisors and service providers. Members of ACG Chicago share a strong commitment to leadership in the field of strategic corporate growth. ACG Chicago, recipient of the 2008 Chapter of the Year and the 2006- 2007 Outstanding Chapter Programming Award, provides its members with programs highlighting professional and business opportunities as well as the most current information. These events draw upon today’s deal- making and corporate growth leaders in ongoing luncheon series, breakfast seminars, regional conferences, publications and social events. Join us! Mr. Craig Miller Chief Executive Officer Phone: 312-214- 3188 CMiller@ACGChicago.com 70 W. Madison, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60602 Ms. Terry D. Cobb Vice President of Operations Phone: 630-455-1740 tcobb@acg.org ACG Chicago Operations (event registration & membership processing) 621 Plainfield Road, Ste. 303, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Phone: 630-455-1740 Fax: 630-455- 1741 Email: Chicagoacg@acg.org