May 21, 2024 | ACG NJ Breakfast Meeting

Event Details

When:

May 21, 2024 8 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Where:

Location Name

APA Hotel Woodbridge

Location Address

120 Wood Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
United States

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A Tale of Innovation, Growth, and Impact by Velosio Founder Jim Bowman

Join us for an inspiring morning of insights and innovation at the ACG NJ Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the APA Hotel. Discover the remarkable journey of Jim Bowman, co-founder of Velosio, Microsoft's premier partner for business applications.

In his presentation, "A Tale of Innovation, Growth, and Impact," Jim will delve into Velosio's transformative role in shaping the business landscape with Dynamics 365, Office 365, and Azure solutions. Learn how Velosio's nearly 500-strong team supports over 4000 businesses across the Americas, earning them recognition as Microsoft's Partner of the Year in 2023.

Jim's entrepreneurial journey, spanning from his early ventures to Velosio's recent successful exit, offers invaluable lessons in business strategy and leadership. Discover how Velosio's top-tier status among Microsoft partners has been sustained for over three decades, positioning them as pioneers in the industry.

Beyond business, Jim's commitment to philanthropy shines through initiatives like Think Big For Kids—New Jersey, which aims to break the cycle of poverty by empowering underserved youth. Hear firsthand about Jim's recent venture as the owner of the Chicago Wind, a professional table tennis team in Major League Table Tennis, highlighting his dedication to diverse interests and community engagement.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader. Reserve your seat now to be part of this compelling narrative of innovation, growth, and impact.

Speakers

Jim Bowman

Velosio

Founder

Velosio is Microsoft’s premier partner for business applications such as Dynamics 365, Office 365, and Azure. With almost 500 people, Velosio supports more than 4000 businesses across the Americas. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Velosio has been in the top 1% of Microsoft business application partners for the past 33 years. It has also been named as Microsoft’s 2023 Partner of the Year. It recently completed an investment from Court Square Partners in NY.

Jim Bowman is a co-founder of Velosio and an entrepreneur since he was 14. His companies have been recognized numerous times by NJBIZ, Best Places to Work, and Microsoft among others. He has completed more than a dozen acquisitions, and led a successful recapitalization at Velosio and most recently completed a successful exit from Velosio. Retired, he founded Think Big For Kids – New Jersey which helps to break the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved youth for today’s workforce. More recently, he became the owner of the Chicago Wind, a professional table tennis team that is part of Major League Table Tennis. He splits his time between his Florida residence and NJ along with his wife of 35 years, Audra. They have two adult children, Jaime and Tyler who are both active in furthering the Think Big mission.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

New Jersey

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Registration:
Early Bird Rates Expire May 8, 2024
Regular Registration Rates Expire May 17, 2024
Late / Onsite Rates after May 17, 2024

Member - ACG NJ $50 EB | $60 | $70 Late
Member - Other Chapter $60 EB | $70 | $80 Late
Non-Member $100 EB | $110 | $120 Late

Cancellation policy: Refunds less $5.00 cancellation fee will apply to cancellations received by 5:00pm May 17, 2024. After this date, no refunds will be provided.