Northwest Growth Financing Conference August 7, 2008 The Seattle chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Northwest Growth Financing Conference. Join us in the heart of Seattle on August 7, 2008 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Designed for senior corporate executives, owners of privately owned "middle market" companies and their professional advisors, the conference is the largest of its kind in the Northwest. We bring together the largest group of leading investment firms from across the United States with more than $50 billion of capital under management and ready to invest in Northwest "middle market" companies. Back by popular demand is the high energy, high octane Investment Banker Mix & Mingle Breakfast. Kick start your day with this unique opportunity to informally meet representatives from the leading investment banks and intermediaries that serve "middle market" companies in the Northwest. Each firm will have a table displaying their firm’s literature and collateral materials describing the services offered. Throughout the day, panels led by highly experienced industry veterans will examine the financing options available to "middle market" companies in the midst of today's credit crunch. The highly interactive format is guaranteed to generate give and take among the panelists as well as with the audience. Panelists will share their experiences and provide perspectives on the critical issues impacting business growth, financing, mergers and acquisitions in the Northwest at a time of unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets. Business owners, senior corporate executives, and their professional advisors will have ample opportunity during the course of the day to network and exchange ideas with panelists and principals from leading investment firms from throughout the nation. Finally, don't miss the opportunity to meet - up close and personal - investment professionals from a wide array of the nation's leading private equity funds, mezzanine/subordinated debt funds, hedge funds, and business development companies during the conference's signature event, the Middle Market Financing Roundup. In 2007, fifty investment firms from across the United States and Canada participated in the event. The Middle Market Financing Roundup is your chance to go one-on-one with some of the best and brightest in their respective fields. This rare opportunity to connect with members of these firms is not to be missed. Be sure to register early as the 2007 and 2006 conferences sold out! Franz von Bradsky Conference Chairman Click here for event details ACG/TMA Golf Outing The Sixth Annual ACG/TMA Pacific Northwest Golf Tournament is now open for registration! Date: June 19, 2008 Time: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Click here for details Member Articles Asset-based loans can offer attractive financing option by ACG Seattle Past President and Chairman of the Northwest Growth Financing Conference panelThe Credit Crunch: Surviving and Thriving, Glenn Burroughs What credit crunch? Recaps give business owners another option by Northwest Growth Financing Conference Chairman, Franz von Bradsky Meetings ACG Seattle meets the second Wednesday of each month (January through May and September through November) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Washington Athletic Club in downtown Seattle unless otherwise noted. Meetings feature opportunities for networking as well as speakers on a wide range of topics of interest to our members. Space is limited, so reserve early! Meeting announcements and reservation links are sent monthly via email. To be added to our event list, please send your request to events@acgseattle.org. Please view our chapter calendar for additional meetings and events. Chapter News April 25, 2008 Asset-based loans can offer attractive financing option by Glenn Burroughs How can companies maximize their financing options right now when credit is tighter than ever? This is a question on the minds of middle-market companies across the Puget Sound region and beyond. Read More >> April 25, 2008 What credit crunch? Recaps give business owners another option by Franz von Bradsky The credit crunch that has frozen credit markets has turned what was a seller's market for privately owned "middle market" companies a year ago into a buyer's market, resulting in a severe reduction in the number of merger and acquisition transactions. Read More >> March 14, 2008 Sixth Annual Pacific Northwest Golf Tournament Registration Open ACG and TMA are proud to announce the Sixth Annual Pacific Northwest Golf Tournament to be held June 19, 2008 at Washington National golf course. Complete event details and registration are available online now. Golf Tournament Web Site March 5, 2008 Register Now for the 3rd Annual Northwest Growth Financing Conference ACG Seattle's Northwest Growth Financing Conference to be held on August 7, 2008. Register early, as the 2007 and 2006 conferences SOLD OUT! Northwest Growth Financing Conference Web Site More News >> What People are Saying "I thought the meeting was very beneficial and informative, and it was conducted in a way which enabled a first time attendee to be very comfortable." "Quality programming..." "I always enjoy the opportunity to gather with the group and engage in discussions, keep contacts alive and meet new people." Platinum Sponsors