Event Details
When:
May 12, 2026 11:20 AM - 1 PM EDT
Where:
Overview
The annual ACG Kentucky’s Deal of the Year Awards recognize significant M&A transactions that drive regional growth, honoring the Middle Market companies, executives, dealmakers and professional advisors and their achievements.
Speakers
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
MEMBERS -- CLICK RED "REGISTER NOW" BOX.
GUESTS -- REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE: https://ACGKYDealofYear.eventbrite.com
(Problems with registering? Call 502.509.6768 or email acgkentucky@acg.org)
THE EVENT
ACG Kentucky honors Neace Ventures for its deals driving Louisville’s growth. In 2025, Neace expanded its transportation portfolio by acquiring Journey Warehousing and Logistics from entrepreneur Lydia Henshaw. RSVP to hear about the transaction, the company’s growth strategy and Neace’s involvement in Louisville ventures.
SCHEDULE
- Arrival / Name Tags (Note: Check in with ground floor security to gain admittance to the event area on the 29th Floor.)
- Meet the Executives | Networking
- Lunch Buffet
- ACG Announcements and Introductions
- Regional M&A Deals Overview
- Deal of the Year Awards, Speaker Presentation and Q&A
- Program End
Hosted by: ACG
Event Materials
RSVP INFORMATION - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
ACG KENTUCKY MEMBERS (CLICK THE "REGISTER NOW" BOX)
Attendance is a pre-paid benefit of membership, but registration is required. Click the RSVP box and follow the prompts. A non-member may accompany you at a reduced guest fee ($40), payable at registration.
NON-MEMBERS -- REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE (https://ACGKYDealofYear.eventbrite.com)
Non-member executives and deal professionals are welcome to attend. Click the highlighted text above to register and pay as a guest. Admission provides networking access, lunch and the featured presentation.
SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES
To RSVP: send an email to acgkentucky@acg.org listing each non-member guest's name, title, company and email address attending under the sponsorship. Gold Partners are authorized 3 non-member guests. Silver - 1 guest.
Sponsor representatives who are ACG Kentucky members should RSVP using their ACG membership credentials.
ACG GLOBAL MEMBERS
ACG members from other chapters are welcome to attend at the guest rate. Register through Eventbrite. Admission includes networking, buffet lunch and the featured program.
DOWNTOWN PARKING OPTIONS
Eli Brown Lot
432 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
384 feet, 2 minute walk
JP Morgan Chase Lot & Garage
415 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
0.2 miles, 4 minute walk
Starks Parking Garage
430 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40202
0.3 miles, 7 minute walk
Street parking
Additional locations:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parking-authority-parc/parc-street-garageslots
NOTE - The Garage located in the basement of the 500W Building (500 West Jefferson Street) is NOT available to ACG meeting attendees.
PAYMENT
Your purchase includes a 3 percent fee to cover ACG processing costs.
REFUND POLICY
10 OR MORE DAYS BEFORE EVENT: Full refund (ACG Kentucky verifies email receipt date); 2 TO 9 DAYS PRIOR: Full amount less cost of event meal(s) purchased on your behalf. DAY PRIOR AND AFTERWARD: No refund.
MEDIA RELEASE & CONSENT
Your registration acts as an audio/video release and reflects your permission for ACG Kentucky to use your image and comments captured at the event through audio, video or photography for marketing and promotional purposes.
QUESTIONS
If you have difficulty signing in or have other questions, contact Chapter Executive Terry McWilliams at 502.509.6768 or email acgkentucky@acg.org.