The 7th Annual Midwest ACG Capital Connection, Presented by ACG Chicago Happening Oct. 20 at McCormick Place

Chicago, IL, October 09, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Association for Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter (ACG Chicago), will host the 2009 Midwest ACG Capital Connection, a premier gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from across North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks, intermediaries and senior and mezzanine leaders, for a day of deal making.

Commentator, author and former Congressman Joe Scarborough will serve as moderator of the morning keynote, “Regulation Under 21st Century Capitalism,” featuring former SEC Chairs Christopher Cox (2004-2009) and Arthur Levitt (1993-2001).

The afternoon speaker presentation will feature Brian Uzzi, Richard L. Thomas distinguished chair in leadership at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, discussing his award-winning research on networking in finance.

The ACG Capital Connection Networking Forum will have more than 150 capital sources, analyzing opportunities with a full range of criteria from early- to late-stage manufacturing to high tech and more.

The day will close with ACG Chicago’s famous Deal Source, a “speed dating” session which brings investment bankers and intermediaries seeking equity and/or to buy/sell companies together with select private equity groups for brief one-on-one meetings.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Morning Keynote: Joe Scarborough, Christopher Cox and Arthur Levitt - “Regulation Under 21st Century Capitalism”
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Networking Forum
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Afternoon Keynote: Brian Uzzi - “Networking in Finance”
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Deal Source
4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Note: A detailed agenda and list of participating firms is available online at http://www.acgchicago.com/events/thecompleteacgcapitalconnection.aspx

Where: McCormick Place
West Building, Skyline Ballroom
2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60616

Registration:
ACG Members: $425.00
Non-ACG Members: $525.00
Register online at ACG Chicago
*Separate registration and fees are required to participate in Deal Source

About ACG Chicago
ACG Chicago has been Northern Illinois' premier association for corporate development, investment, and merger and acquisition professionals for more than 40 years. A leader in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) global network, ACG Chicago boasts a membership of more than 1,000 foremost authorities who form a diverse and knowledgeable network of corporate executives, capital sources, corporate advisors and service providers that all share a strong commitment to leadership in the field of strategic corporate growth. ACG Chicago – recipient of the 2007-2008 Chapter of the Year, Large Market – provides its members with professional and business opportunities as well as the most current information through its ongoing luncheon series, breakfast seminars, regional conferences, in-depth publications and social events. Visit www.ACGChicago.com for more information or call 877-ACG-NETWORK.

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