Member Benefits

Join a local community with global reach

Seventy-five percent 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 deal-makers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies.

Membership Benefits include:

• Access to a network of professionals who can provide assistance on myriad issues, including financial structuring, M&A, insurance and benefits, operational issues, and others. 
• Monthly meetings where experts present on timely and pertinent issues
• Access to a multiple ACG Databases including Global Members and PE Hedge fund resources
• Access to ACG national resources, including the yearly ACG conference 
• Discounted professional publications 

Access the Entire M&A Ecosystem

ACG’s membership spans the full deal lifecycle—from advisors and lenders to private equity firms, investment banks, law firms, and corporate buyers.

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Connect Through Exclusive Events

From local chapter programs to global conferences, ACG hosts 1,000+ events each year designed for dealmakers. Build relationships, discover opportunities, and stay visible among top professionals in your market.

Stay Ahead with Trends & Insights

Members get premium access to Middle Market Growth®, GF Data®, and GrowthTV, plus members-only webinars, surveys, and reports that deliver real-time intelligence on M&A trends, strategies, and best practices.

Member Benefits

• Member-Exclusive Events & Programs: Collaborate with peers through expert panels and curated networking.
• Discounts on All ACG-Hosted Events: Member pricing for conferences and regional programs.
• ACG Member Directory: Search, connect, and build relationships with middle-market professionals.
• Middle Market Growth®: Access news, trends, and thought leadership in the middle market.
• Middle Market Insights Webinars: Hear directly from leading experts and industry innovators.
• GrowthTV: Watch interviews and deal stories featuring top investors and executives.
• GF Data®: Receive discounted access to the most reliable data on private M&A transactions ($10–$500M).
• ACG JobSource®: Explore or post career opportunities in middle-market M&A.
• Member-Only Offers: Exclusive discounts from ACG’s strategic partners.
  • EPG Membership: Pre-approved for free access to a GPO leveraging $60B in collective purchasing power with vendors like UPS and Maersk.
  • The ACG & Oracle NetSuite Partnership: Members receive exclusive access to a leading Cloud ERP system.

Member benefits may vary by chapter. Use our Chapter Locator to explore local options. 

Conferences and Events:

Chapter Programs 

• Regional Events
• Field Trip Events to NJ Businesses
• Special Event Groups such as Women of Leadership, and NextGen, emerging leaders who are 10 to 20 years into their careers and growing their business
• Member-Only Events | Member Forum Meetings (Host and Attend - all complimentary)
• Global Chapter meetings and special events
• DealMax® Annual ACG Conference in the Spring

ACG brings together the most active and influential professionals in middle-market M&A. Our members fuel deal flow, growth, and innovation across every stage of the transaction process.

When you join ACG, you gain direct access to the people, insights, and opportunities shaping the market—and the connections that make deals happen.

By the Numbers

• 75% of members do business with other members.
• 86% would highly recommend ACG to a colleague.

Have questions? membership@acg.org

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