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Bob Knight

Coach Bob Knight

Keynote Lunch Speaker

In college basketball, the name Coach Bob Knight is synonymous with greatness and winning. Just take a glance at the Bob Knight file. The numbers and achievements that illustrate what he has done for the game of basketball are there for all to see.

  • 41+ Seasons as a head coach at the Division one level...Career Record: 902 - 371.
  • Established the standard for career NCAA wins (880 victories) on January 1, 2007.
  • 98% Graduation Rate.

Committed to mentoring, Coach Knight's coaching techniques and teaching skills place him in great demand as a clinic speaker around the country. High school coaches flock to his clinics, and his summer camp for youngsters is always filled to capacity with a waiting list. Learn more.

 

TaftDate: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Time: Lunch

Sponsored by: Taft

Schedule of Events

2011 Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection

September 12-13, 2011 - Indianapolis, IN

Join hundreds of M&A professionals in Indianapolis on Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13, 2011 for the 3rd Annual Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection. Seven ACG Chapters will come together to showcase the Great Lakes Region, its business opportunities and its highly regarded professional services.

 

Questions? Call 317-926-2622.

 

Monday, September 12, 2011
1:00 pm to 5:30 pm Deal Source
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
 
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Reception for Sponsors, Capital Connection Table
Representatives, Deal Source Table
Representatives and individuals who purchased tickets
Location: NCAA Hall of Champions

 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Location for all Tuesday events is:
JW Marriott, Downtown Indianapolis
   
6:30 am Registration
 
8:00 am to 9:30 am

Breakfast with Keynote Speaker - Indianapolis Mayor, Greg Ballard

   
9:30 am to 12:00 pm Capital Connection
   
10:15 am to 12:00 pm Educational panels run concurrently with Capital Connection
   
10:15 am to 11:00 am Panel: Enhancing Revenue thru Due Diligence
Moderator: Steve Humke, Ice Miller, LLP
Panelists:
Bruce Kidd, Walker Information
Randy Clarksean, Kevin Kennedy Associates, Inc.
Tim Walsh, Navidar Group, LLC
Rocky Pontikes, Mesirow Financial
   
11:15 am to 12:00 pm Panel: Status of Credit & Capital Markets
Moderator: Richard Ellis, PNC
Panelists: Bill Watkins, Harris Williams & Co.
Sean Ward, Blue Point Capital Partners
Robert Hicks, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Keith Slifer, Bank of America
Gerald Daniello, Cerberus Capital and Cerberus
Business Finance, LLC

Panel: Today's Private Equity Fundraising
Moderator: Steve Brady, Grant Thornton, LLP
Panelists:
Jack DiFranco, Grant Thornton, LLP
Charles Rial, Bass Creek Advisors
Andrew McDonough, Winston Strawn
   
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Lunch with Speaker Coach Bob Knight
   
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Educational Panel: Private Equity in the State of Indiana
Moderator: Randy Paine, KeyBanc Capital Markets
Panelists:
Glenn Scolnik, Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc.
Steve Cobb, CID Capital
John Ackerman, Cardinal Equity Partners
Tom Hiatt, Centerfield Capital Partners
GLACGCC Agenda Overview

On Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13, 2011, ACG chapters in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Pittsburgh, and Western Michigan will join forces to stage the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection. This unique event will feature the following programs:

  • A four-hour DealSource gathering at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts and Super Bowl 2012, Monday afternoon, during which both regional and national investment banking firms and private equity groups will have the opportunity to meet for 20 minute conversations.
  • A Cocktail Reception event at The NCAA Hall of Champions early Monday evening.
  • A Tuesday lunch program at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, featuring Coach Bob Knight.
  • Educational panel presentations Tuesday morning and after lunch.
  • A Capital Connection featuring both regional and national private equity firms on Tuesday between breakfast and lunch, and immediately following lunch.
 
Press Releases

Association for Corporate Growth's Indiana Chapter to Host Third Annual Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection Conference on September 12-13, 2011.

 
2010 Highlight Video

Registration

Only Capital Connection Table Holders or DealSource Table Holders are included in the DealSource event on Monday.

DealSource Table Registration (for sell-side investment bankers)

Registrants will enjoy the opportunity to visit with private equity firm members during ten pre-scheduled 20-minute meetings held in conjunction with the DealSource event, scheduled to be held at Lucas Oil Stadium.
 

Capital Connection Table Registration (for private equity firms)

The Capital Connection is the cornerstone of the GLCC—the event at which private equity firm members make themselves available to investment bankers, CFOs, attorneys, accountants, capital providers and other dealmakers.
 

Hotel Reservations:

  • JW Marriott Indianapolis

Great Lakes Capital Connection with James Carville & Mary Matalin

 
Our Sponsors
Ice Miller, LLP Legal Counsel   PNC   Grant Thorton
         
GLACGCC Speaker Sponsor   GLACGCC Gold Sponsor   GLACGCC Gold Sponsor
Taft   BKD   CBIZ
         
   
Bank of America   BNY Mellon Wealth Management   Capital South Partners
         
   
Cardinal Equity Partners   CHASE   City Securities
         
   
F.N.B. Capital Connection   HKW   KeyBanc Capital Markets
         
   
Krieg Devault   Lazard Middle Market   McGladrey
         
   
MelCap Partners LLC   Plante & Moran   RR Donnelly
         
    Refreshment Sponsor
TriVista   Walker   Develop Indy
         
Refreshment Sponsor   Deal Source Refreshment Sponsor   Media Sponsor
McDonalds-Hopkins   Centerfield Capital Partners   MergerID
 
Our Supporters
 
Sponsorship Opportunities

GLACGCC will provide sponsorship opportunities in a broad variety of ways and price points, as described in the Sponsorship Prospectus.

  • See 2011 GLACGCC Sponsorship Prospectus and become a sponsor today!
 
About the Association for Corporate Growth
Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today ACG stands at over 13,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 55 chapters in North America and Europe. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide.
 
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