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Welcome to ACG Western Michigan
Founded in 1999, ACGWM is focused on domestic and international new business and market development, joint ventures and alliances for West Michigan corporate and service members. Approximately two-thirds of ACG members are the primary decision-makers in their organizations. Mergers and acquisitions and corporate growth, including the use of new channels and technologies is center of interest for membership.

Chapter meetings provide an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to develop networks of like-minded corporate growth professionals. Each month industry experts and members exchange experiences about successes and problems in dealing with growth issues.
Important Dates
Breakfast Meeting

January 20, 2010
February 17, 2010
April 21, 2010
May 19, 2010
September 15, 2010
November 17, 2010

Networking Events
June 22, 2010
August 10, 2010

Outstanding Growth Awards

March 23, 2010

Annual Dinner Event

October 14, 2010

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Join us on June 22 for ACG’s Summer Networking event.

This event is only for ACG Western Michigan Chapter members. Members are encouraged to invite one "corporate" guest who may also attend free of charge.  We consider a guest to be "corporate" if he or she is with a growth oriented company that manufactures or distributes products. 

Here’s all members need to know:

DATE:              Tuesday, June 22  5:00 – 8:00 PM
LOCATION:     JD Reardon’s 940 Monroe Ave NW  Grand Rapids, MI 49503
PROVIDED:     Beer and Wine and some munchies
COST:             Free for ACG members and one corporate guest

RSVP no later than June 18 – SPACE IS LIMITED so reserve early!



Mark your calendar now for a joint networking event with the FEI Western Michigan Chapter on August 10 at Meijer Gardens - details to come!
ACG Cup Winner Announced
After months of preparation, hours spent practicing with team members and consulting with business professors, Western Michigan University was announced the winner of the Association for Corporate Growth Western Michigan (ACGWM) Cup and a combined $5,000 prize at our March 23, 2010 Outstanding Growth Awards.

Nick Adamy, of Adamy Valuation partners and a judge for the ACG Cup final round, said teams were able to, "under hard questioning, think quickly on their feet and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles."

While the teams all presented solid strategies and advice, judges felt that Western Michigan University gave the best solutions to the case.

"All three of the teams (Davenport University, Grand Valley State University and WMU) at the final round  did a very nice job," Tom Olive, President of Elan Nutrition and judge for the second round, said. "They did a lot of work and presented well. We’re really pleased to have students that were willing to put that much time and effort into this case study."

The Association for Corporate Growth Western Michigan hopes the ACG Cup competition will remind local businesses that talent is still in West Michigan and encourage them to look more closely at local university graduates when seeking new employees. For this purpose ACG has put together Resume Book of all ACG Cup team participants, to recieve a copy of this book, please contact the ACG office at 616.732.7149 or via email at admin@acgwmich.org

WMU's Winning Team was comprised of (L-R) Jon Andrews, Faisal Allaboon, Vincent May and Philip Hammond.

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