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Jim Duffy, President
E. jduffy@bdo.com
T.
(305) 420-8003
F. (305) 374-1135



 Jim Craig - President Elect 2012
 E. jim.craig@53.com
 T. (954) 514-3021



Patti Chlvany.Administrator
E. pchlvany@shutts.com
T. (954) 847-3852
F. (954) 527-7940
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Rocio de Ojeda
Rocio de Ojeda serves as Vice President and Business Development Officer for PNC Business Credit. Rocio started her career in corporate banking in the year 2000 with Comerica Bank and  joined PNC in November 2008. Rocio is responsible for providing financing to  corporate clients and private equity groups with borrowing needs of $8 million to $250 million. Rocio  earned a bachelors degree in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University. Rocio is originally from Guatemala and has resided in South Florida since 1996.

Rocio de Ojeda
Vice President
PNC Business Credit
200 E Broward Boulevard 2nd floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-745-1408 office
954-809-5497 mobile
954-760-9921 fax
rocio.deojeda@pnc.com


 
ACG South Florida Announces the Launch of the Women’s Initiative Committee
 Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The ACG of South Florida is excited to announce the launch of its Women’s initiative Committee.  Angela Polania of Elevate has been named Chair of the Committee.

"We are excited to launch this initiative," said Jim Duffy, the President of the South Florida Chapter. The need for this program and our objectives are clear. To reach out and involve women professionals from all ranks in the business community, including private equity professionals, investment bankers and intermediaries, attorneys, auditors and accountants, lenders, corporate development officers, and company leaders in our thriving Chapter. We seek to provide a forum for networking, business development, and education. Our Chapter has experienced significant growth recently, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our growth and success continue. This initiative is a key part of our strategic plan as we move ahead into 2012 and beyond"
In addition to Angela, our current committee members include Mary Carroll from Akerman Senterfitt, Emily Halpern and Kerensa Butler from McGladrey, Heather Andresen from Catalyst Financial, Rocio De Ojeda from PNC Bank, Laura Salpeter from Cassel Salpeter and Alex Mores from Advisory Financial Group & Co.  Chip Vandenberg of Trivest Partners is acting as board liaison for the group and will ensure that the initiative receives the full support of the board and the Chapter.
We are excited about the opportunities ACG will offer South Florida business women.  Our first event will be held in April 2012.  More details to follow.
About ACG
A local community with global reach
Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 15,000 members.  Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience.  Chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals.
 
75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members.
 
This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies.  Face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence provide ACG members with powerful business-building resources. ACG brings together every segment of the growth community.
  
How do CEO's.. Lead, Create and Sustain Growth?


How Do CEO's
Lead, Create and Sustain Growth ?


Meet and Learn from the CEO’s of some of South Florida’s fastest growing companies

What makes them Tick?
What are the biggest challenges they face?
What are the biggest opportunities?
How do you lead a team that is focused on growth and winning?

Errol Olivier
CEO of MTN Satellite Communications (MTN)

MTN was the first company to offer a stabilized Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite solution for ships at sea, has contributed to the evolution of the satellite industry over the past three decades, delivering communications solutions that address the needs of people moving around the world.

Prior to joining MTN, Mr. Olivier served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadpoint, a private equity owned satellite and cellular communications company, serving the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, Mr. Olivier was the President and COO for CapRock Communications where he led the administration of the company’s global sales, marketing, engineering and operations for seven foreign countries as well as three operations centers in the United States.  Mr. Olivier is credited with pioneering the first multi-tenant satellite telecommunications strategy serving the oil & gas industry in the Gulf.  Mr. Olivier served as Chairman of VISTA, a satellite users group organized to act as the voice of the client, providing productive business and technical outlook to the satellite manufacture’s executive management team. 


Doug Marcille, Esq., CPA
Director, CEO and President - U.S. Gas & Electric


("USG&E"), a leading energy provider, is an individual that has consistently set high standards for himself and his business, demonstrating a relentless determination to succeed.

 
When Doug Marcille took leadership at USG&E, the company was facing extreme adversity – it was insolvent, had no financing in place, was not executing its business plan effectively, and was not taking advantage of the opportunities of deregulation. Nevertheless, Mr. Marcille was determined to create a vertically integrated energy retailer with the right financing, products, markets and leadership, that was not only successful, but that would be the best in its class. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, in only four years he built USG&E from a company that in January 2005 had only two employees, no credit, no equity, and no history of earnings, into the company that it is today – saving over 127,000 customers more than $32 million on their energy expenditures. USG&E now holds over 180 employees and brings in more than $198 million in revenues. For the past three years, USG&E has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America within the energy industry.

















John Duffy
Founder and CEO - 3Cinteractive


John Duffy is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years
of experience in communications and payment processing. As founder and CEO of 3Cinteractive, Duffy is responsible for setting corporate strategy, driving revenue, and helping to maintain the company’s key relationships with customers, vendors and shareholders. Under Duffy’s  leadership, 3Ci ranked 12th on Forbes’ 2011 list of America’s Most Promising Companies and 28th on the 2010 Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S., with three-year revenue growth of 6,844%. 3Ci has also been recognized as the Business of the Year, Fastest Growing Technology Company and one of the Best Places to Work in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. The South Florida Business Journal also recognized Duffy as a 2011 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO. And, he was named a finalist for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Florida. Duffy began his career as an account executive at MCI. Prior to founding 3Ci, Duffy built several successful companies in a broad section of industries including Internet Billing Company, one of the first Internet-based payment processing companies, which sold to Intercept in 2002.


Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
5:30pm – 8:00pm

 
Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00pm  Registration, Cocktails and Networking;
6:00-7:00pm    Panel discussion and Q&A.
7:00-8:00pm – Cocktail Reception and Networking
 
Location:
Westin - Ft Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334
954-772-1331

 
Cost:
ACG Members: $55
Non-members: $70
 
Please click here to RSVP and for more information.
Space is Limited for this special event so reserve your chance to meet and interact with these industry leaders!
 
We look forward to seeing you there.

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March 29, 2012
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April 3, 2012

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What is ACG?



The South Florida chapter of ACG has experienced significant growth in recent years and has about 165 members in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. ACG-South Florida holds meetings that feature prominent speakers on business and growth related topics that alternate among northern Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties to accommodate the geographical diversity of its membership. For additional information about the chapter, including future events, email:

acgsouthflorida@acg.org, or
visit the ACG-South Florida website:
http://www.acg.org/southflorida/
 

Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (www.acg.org) is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today ACG stands at 13,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 55 chapters in North America and Europe. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide.

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