Emerging Business Growth &

Succession Summit 

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce and The Twin Cities Business Peer Network are pleased to invite you to a seminar for emerging business owners of minority and women-owned businesses.  The program will highlight acquisition, growth and business succession strategies from professionals and successful business owners from leading firms throughout the region.

This seminar is open to owners and managers of established businesses with at least two years of profitable operations who are looking to build on their company’s success.  Attendees will be introduced to resources to help reach the next level of growth and success, become a stronger self-sustaining employer, and transition its business successfully.  Participants will learn practical skills and concepts from peers and local experts, network with industry leaders and leave with a wealth of materials to help implement the strategies presented.

 Topics Include:

• Preparing for a successful business purchase or expansion
• Critical lessons learned from leading entrepreneurs
• Key accounting/tax and wealth/risk management strategies to preserve and enhance your legacy
• Successful exit or transaction planning concepts

 Hosts:

Alfred W. Coleman, Partner, Corporate Group – Gray Plant Mooty

Lea Hargett, President and CEO, Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce

Luis Moreno, The Twin Cities Business Peer Network

 Featured Panelists:

            Ray Carter, CEPA - Sunbelt Business Brokers

            Steven Spencer, CPA, MBA, Partner - Myslajek Kemp & Spencer, Ltd.

            Ivory S. Umanah, Founder and Attorney, Trusts & Estates Group – Engelmeier & Umanah, P.A.

            Ernest A. Draper, CFP - Foster Klima & Company, Inc.

                                  Date:        Wednesday, April 29, 2015

                                  Venue:     Gray Plant Mooty

                                                80 South Eighth Street, 500 IDS Center (5th Floor)

                                                Minneapolis, MN 55402

                                    Time:   Registration:  2:30-3:00 p.m.

                                                Discussion:  3:00-5:00 p.m.

                                                Networking Reception:  5:00-6:30 p.m.

                                Parking:   Validated at the Marquette / IDS Center ramp

Register Now!