ACG Denver is the place to connect to the people and                        the ideas you need to grow your business.

The Association for Corporate Growth®(ACG®) is the global community for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to data, content and networking to access capital, make deals and drive corporate growth. Founded in 1954, ACG has grown to more than 14,000 members organized in 56 chapters throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

The Leading Authority on Corporate Growth

ACG Chapters

NORTH AMERICA

101 Corridor (CA)ArizonaAtlantaBostonCalgary Central TexasCharlotteChicago CincinnatiCleveland ColumbusConnecticutDallas/Fort WorthDenverDetroitFloridaHoustonIndianaKansas CityKentuckyLos AngelesLouisianaMarylandMinnesotaNational Capital (DC)

NebraskaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth FloridaOrange CountyOrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghPortlandRaleigh DurhamRichmondSt. LouisSan DiegoSan FranciscoSeattleSilicon ValleySouth FloridaTampa BayTennesseeTorontoUtahVancouverWestern MichiganWisconsin

EUROPE

AustriaCzech RepublicFranceFrankfurt

Delivering Value for…

Corporate Executives

Intermediaries

Private Equity Groups

Service Providers

Government

Academics

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HollandRhein-RuhrSpain

ASIA

China

The Premier Organization for Corporate Executives

ACG provides significant value to its more than 14,000 members via unparalleled programming and networking opportunities on both theChapter and Global levels. Members view ACG as a beneficial investment that pays tangible, long-term dividends. In fact, in addition toeducation and networking benefits, many ACG members can attribute new business directly to being part of the ACG community. Simply put, ACG is at the core of middle market dealmaking on a global basis. You won’t find this kind of access to senior-level middle market dealmakers anywhere else.”

– Harris Smith, ACG ChairmanWest Region Managing Partner, Grant Thornton

Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier global organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions.

The Corporate Value Proposition

•Become part of a Global Community of Senior Executives

•Share best practices with CEO’s, CFOs, and corporate development officers

•Build worthwhile relationships that will generate quality growth opportunities•Learn more about organic growth issues

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The Premier Organization for Intermediaries

The Intermediary Value Proposition

• Meet with and develop relationships with private equity firms from all over the country.

•Gain exposure to deal making opportunities with corporate members.

•Network at the annual ACG InterGrowth conference and at chapter events.

•Receive results of ACG surveys, including the bi-annual ACG/Thomson DealMakers Survey

•Share best practices with other intermediary executives.

•Gain access to ACG’s online membership directory.

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The Premier Organization for Private Equity Groups

The Private Equity Value Proposition

• Share best practices with other private equity executives.

• Gain exposure to investment opportunities from corporate members, other private equity groups and intermediaries.

• Network at the annual ACG InterGrowth conference and at chapter events.

• Receive results of ACG surveys, including the bi-annual ACG/Thomson DealMakers Survey

• Gain access to ACG’s online membership directory.

•Find information on thousands of capital resources on ACG’s exclusive proprietary database, CapitalLink™

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ACG Denver

•What is ACG Denver?

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Networking the ACG Way

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What is ACG Denver?

The Denver Chapter was recognized as the

“Outstanding Chapter of the Year” for 2007

by ACG Global

ACG Denver is among the largest and most active of all organizations focused on M&Aand Corporate Growth. ACG is anorganization that helps Corporate Executivesnavigate the M&A and corporate growthbusiness community through valuable content,connections and best of class resources.

Membership made up of Corporate Leaders:

•Business Owners, C-Level Executives of Operating Companies

•Private/ Equity Intermediaries

•Service Providers

•Government & Academic

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Denver Membership 2011

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Programs

Monthly LuncheonsCorporate Breakfasts (For C-Level Executives)Private Equity/Intermediary NetworkingAnnual Golf EventSpecial Programs

DU & CU ScholarshipsLeadership 20 SeriesDealMaker’s ForumBusiness Transition Series - “The Art of Buying & Selling a Business.”Joint Networking Event With Partner AssociationsACG CupLeadership Planning

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Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference

Corporate Growth Awards LuncheonPopular KeynotesCapital Connection

Corporate Growth and M&A

Sessions

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Mr. Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Media, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine

Volunteer Opportunities

Membership MarketingAnnual ConferenceMonthly LuncheonsPrivate Equity / IntermediariesBusiness TransitionsSponsorshipsScholarshipsIntern ExchangeAmbassadorsCorporate AffairsAffiliations & AlliancesLeadership 20ACG CupGrowth AwardsGolf TournamentDealMaker Series www.acg.org/denver

Networking

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“Taking someone’s business card is a promise to do something.”

Tim SandersFormer Chief Solutions Officer

Yahoo!

“Networking is the passing along of information, ideas and contacts from one person, group or entity to another…”

Donna Fisher’s Power Networking, NY 2002

“Dig your well before you’re thirsty.” Harvey Mackey

ACG Members on Networking

“Be sincere; people will feel it when you are and know when you’re not.” Christopher Pelley

Capital Investment Management, Inc.

“Follow up with only those individuals that have a genuine interest in speaking with you.”

Kathleen Quinn Votaw,

TalenTrust, LLC

“Remember that not everyone in the room is a prospect for you! However, each person in room IS a possible referral source.”

Debbie Scott, Achievement

Dynamics

“It’s not about making contacts. It’s all about building deep relationships.”

Dave Mead, The Mead Consulting Group www.acg.org/denver

Success Factors

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to put in a straight line

Flawless Executioneffectiveness of performance

Commitmenta pledge to something undertaken

Personal Involvementone’s own ability to affect or be affected by

Alignment

Sponsorship Opportunities

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2010 – 11 Annual Sponsors

How to Get the Most from ACG

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Alignment

Commitment

Flawless Execution

Personal Involvement

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