Started in 1996 by Doug Cruikshank of the Cruikshank Advisory Group Ltd., and has grown to 160+ members as of December 2011. The chapter is incorporated and is registered as a not for profit society in the province of BC. It has a signed Chapter Affinity Agreement with ACG Global, headquartered in Chicago.

The chapter is made up of the following types of members.

Advisors 32%
Capital 19%
Corporate 22%
Intermediaries 11%
Community 9%
Other 7%
Total 100%

How do I get my username and password?
Once your membership application has been approved by our national office a username and password will be emailed to you.

What is the policy on tranferring individual membership?
Membership in ACG Vancouver belongs to the individual, not the employing organization.  If an individual changes employment or moves from one position to another, it is his right to take the membership with him.  ACG Vancouver does not allow membership transfers from one individual to another individual, whether or not they are employed within the same organization.

What is the policy on tranferring corporate membership?
Corporate Membership in ACG Vancouver belongs to the employing organization.  If an individual changes employment, it is the right of the employing organization to name another individual for that membership.  The individual who changes employment will need to apply for an individual membership in order to stay as an active member.

What if I am a member of another ACG Chapter?
As a member of another ACG chapter, you can attend as many ACG Vancouver events as you'd like at the member rate.  Please note that certain events are by invitation only and are not open to everyone to attend.

When does my membership expire and how can I renew it?
Your membership expires on the annual anniversary date of your joining ACG Boston.  You will receive reminders via email of an expiring membership.  To renew your membership, click here.

Vancouver's deal making and corporate growth community

To join ACG Vancouver as an individual member click here!

To join ACG Vancouver as a Corporate Member firm or to upgrade from an individual member to a Corporate Member please click here or contact us directly. 

For further information, please contact our office:

Cristina Ambrosi Executive Administrator 1.888.300.3203 acgvancouver@shaw.ca

Curtis Johansson Membership Chair 604.694.2527 cjohansson@caifunds.com

James Suk Alma Consulting Group 604.634.0117 jsuk@almacg.ca

The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the global community for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to data, content, and networking possibilities to find the opportunities, capital and knowledge they need to drive and sustain corporate growth. Founded in 1954, ACG has grown to more than 12,500 members organized in 56 chapters throughout North America, Europe and Asia. www.acg.org.

Each year, ACG Global hosts InterGrowth, an international conference where 2000 members of the private equity community attend a 3 day event to network, listen to high caliber speakers and learn about the current state of deal making. The conference attracts sponsors, exhibitors, providers of capital, corporate M&A and advisors as well as the press.

Other ACG benefits include the magazine Mergers and Acquisitions and the ACG website.

The chapter season goes form September to June. Events are designed to provide a good learning and networking environment. Most events are lunches held at the Four Seasons Hotel on the third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

The board is expected to attend all events and to help facilitate the introductions of guests, new members and existing members to increase networking.

September	State of the Markets Panel
October	Corporate speaker who has faced some kind of growth challenge
November	Corporate speaker who has faced some kind of growth challenge
December	Dealmakers Award Gala Dinner at the Vancouver Club
January	Economic Outlook for the year
February	State of the Real Estate Markets panel
March	Corporate speaker who has faced some kind of growth challenge
April	Capital Connection
May	Corporate speaker who has faced some kind of growth challenge
June	AGM and Corporate speaker who has faced some kind of growth challenge
August	Business Leaders Tournament at UBC Golf Club

Individual Membership

Dues: $275.00 + 12% HST/person

Description: Benefits are limited to the named member

Benefits:

• Member rate at all ACG events
• Acccess to the "Essential Network" on www.acg.org
• Event attendee lists
• Access to member directory
• Subscription to M&A Journal

To join ACG Vancouver as an individual member click here!


Corporate Plus Membership

$795.00 + 12% HST (3 registrations)
$250 + 12% HST per person thereafter

Benefits can be shared amongst company employees (limited to size of membership)

• Substitution rights at member rates for all ACG Vancouver events
• Access to the "Essential Network" on www.acg.org
• Event attendee lists
• Access to member directory
• Subscription to M&A Journal x 3
• Recognition on ACG Vancouver homepage as Corporate Plus member
• Visibility at ACG Vancouver Events and first right of refusal for sponsorship
• Group membership pricing

To join ACG Vancouver as a Corporate Member firm or to upgrade from an individual member to a Corporate Member please click here or contact us directly.