ACG Arizona Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season With Celebration Of Leadership Breakfast

WHAT:  The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Arizona, the leading professional network for middle-market dealmakers, will host its annual Celebration of Leadership Breakfast to kick off its 20th-anniversary season. This exclusive event will gather top business leaders, M&A professionals, and corporate executives for a panel discussion and special recognition. The panel will feature CEOs and CFOs from prominent Arizona middle-market companies, offering key insights into the current business environment. Two decades of success will be commemorated with a special recognition of the chapter's legacy and a special message from ACG Global CEO Brent Baxter.

WHO:  

• Association for Corporate Growth - Arizona Chapter (ACG Arizona) is hosting the event.
• ACG Arizona leadership, founding members, and past presidents.
• Top professionals from the Arizona deal community.

PANELISTS: 

• Sissie Roberts, CEO of Chas Roberts
• Jeff Riley, CEO of ThermoKing
• Charles Layne, CEO of GPS Insight
• Jeff Emmons, CEO of Immedia and NextSpace
• Moderated by Chris Lutes, Managing Principal of BeachFleischman

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:   Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa | Grand Ballroom Room

      2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85016

WHY:  To celebrate two decades of deal-making, professional development, and community building, while looking ahead to the future of the middle-market business landscape in Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about important and timely business topics that may be impacting your business or professional life now or in the future.  In addition, you will have a chance to network with other business leaders and professionals driving the local deal industry and beyond. 

COST:  $89 for ACG Arizona members and $109 for non-members

REGISTRATION:  Register online at ACG.org/arizona/events If you are not a member, you can create an account and either become a member or register for the event as a non-member. 

About ACG Arizona

Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the premier M&A deal-making community with chapters worldwide representing 13,000+ members. ACG serves more than 100,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. ACG's mission is to drive middle-market growth. The Arizona chapter of ACG includes representatives from corporate investment and private equity groups, financiers, venture capitalists, and supporting consultant services. For more information, visit www.acg.org/arizona.

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