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8th Annual M&A Conference
Growth: Pure Michigan
Join ACG Detroit for the 8th Annual M&A Conference featuring keynote speakers Graham Beal, retiring Executive Director, Detroit Institute of Arts and Tom Lewand, Group Executive, City of Detroit. We also have two panels that will explore the Food & Beverage Industry and the Tourism Industry as key contributors to Michigan's economy.
Agenda
7:00 a.m.
Networking & Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
8:15 a.m.
Speaker: Graham Beal, retiring Executive Director, DIA
9:00 a.m.
Panel: A Tale of Three Companies - A Perspective on Growth and M&A in the Food & Beverage Industry in Michigan
• Thom Lipari is president & CEO of Lipari Foods [panelist]
• Mike Stevens, Co-Founder & CEO, Founders Brewing Company [panelist]
• Dave Zilko, Vice Chairman, Garden Fresh Gourmet [panelist]
• Heather Madland, Vice President, Business Development, Huron Capital Partners [moderator]
10:00 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Tom Lewand, Group Executive, Jobs and Economic Growth, City of Detroit
11:15 a.m.
Panel: The Tourism Industry as a Catalyst for Economic Growth in Michigan
• Roger Curtis, President, Michigan International Speedway [panelist]
• Christian Overland, Executive Vice President, The Henry Ford [panelist]
• Larry Schuler, President/Owner, Schu's Hospitality Group [panelist]
• Donald Luciani, Partner & Head of Investment Banking, Amherst Partners [moderator]
12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Cost
100 Members | 140 Guests
Breakfast, lunch and parking are included in the registration fee.
Location
Detroit Athletic Club
241 Madison Avenue
Detroit
Hosted by: ACG
Chapter
Detroit