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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Smart Business Dealmakers M&A Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies\, the conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. Click here for a schedule and details about the day’s events. \nUse promo code “GYF250” to save $250 on your registration.
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SUMMARY:3 Rivers Venture Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 3 Rivers Venture Fair (3RVF) is Pittsburgh’s premier venture capital event\, connecting high-growth startups with investors\, corporate partners\, and innovation leaders since 2002. This annual gathering serves as a launchpad for emerging companies in tech\, life sciences\, advanced manufacturing\, and beyond\, offering curated pitch opportunities\, expert insights\, and high-impact networking. In 2026\, 3RVF returns with an elevated focus on deal-making and industry trends. \nClick here for a schedule and details about the day’s events.
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Smart Business Dealmakers M&A Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies\, the conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. Click here for a schedule and details about the day’s events. \nUse promo code “GYF250” to save $250 on your registration.
URL:https://gyf.com/event/pittsburgh-smart-business-dealmakers-ma-conference/
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Smart Business Dealmakers M&A Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. Sessions focus on the Evolving M&A Landscape with discussions about how high interest rates\, political uncertainty and the rise of AI impact dealmaking. Click here for a schedule and details about the day’s events. \nUse promo code “GYF150” to save $150 on your registration.
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SUMMARY:Exit Planning Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Panel Conversation with the LaCarte Family\n\n\nWe are continuing our trend of bringing high-level family business leaders to discuss their experiences and stories with the chapter. The LaCarte family will be sharing the history of their business\, the challenges they have overcome and what the future holds for them as they continue to build upon the successful dry cleaning business that got them started decades ago. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 22\, 2022 – 3:00 to 6:00 pm\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to register\nLearning Objectives:\n\nHear from an exceptional family that has developed a system to allow all five brothers to grow and thrive within a family business\nLearn how they structured their company to minimize family feuds and allow everyone the autonomy to build their segment of the company\nUnderstand what is driving them to continue to grow together as a family business\n\nAbout the Presenters\nLearn from industry experts Jack LaCarte\, John LaCarte\, President\, LaCarte Enterprises\, Inc.\, Mike LaCarte\, David LaCarte\, President of Model Apparel\, LaCarte Enterprises\, Inc.\, Joe LaCarte\, President of Model Uniforms\, LaCarte Enterprises\, Inc.\, Dan LaCarte\, President of Model Cleaners\, LaCarte Enterprises\, Inc.\, and Ann Dugan\, Family Business Advisor and Moderator.
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SUMMARY:Exit Planning Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat with Mona Pappafava-Ray\n\n\nWe are continuing our trend of bringing high level family business leaders to share their experiences and stories with the chapter. Mona will be sharing the history of her family’s business\, how she revamped the company and pivoted from a manufacturer of semi-finished tooling to a leading producer of finished tooling. She will also discuss how she manages to keep the spirit of her family present in the company today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 26\, 2022 – 7:30-9:30 am\n\n\n\nRegistration and networking begins at 7:30. Panel discussion from 8:00-9:30. \nCLICK HERE to register\nLearning Objectives:\n\nHear from an experienced family business owner on how she navigated a growing business with increasing family demands\nLearn how she turned a lifestyle business into a growth business focused on value creation\nUnderstand what is driving her company forward into the future\n\nAbout the Presenter\nLearn more about Mona Pappafava-Ray\, President and CEO of General Carbide Corporation
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SUMMARY:Exit Planning Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat with Rob Carskadden of 3 Rivers Capital\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 17\, 2022 – 7:30-9:30 am\n\n\n\nRegistration and networking begins at 7:30. Panel discussion from 8:00-9:30. \nCLICK HERE to register\nWhen there is a lot of noise in the marketplace it helps to have a solid process that gives an entrepreneur insight into when they should take a specific action. This hold true when your primary business is buying and selling companies. Rob Carskadden\, Partner at 3RC\, is going to walk us through how he evaluates and times his purchases and sales in order to maximize the value he is contributing to the business. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn what to look for in a company that you may want to acquire\nLearn where you may need to focus to increase your companies value in the eyes of a buyer\nUnderstand what questions you should be asking yourself to determine if you should keep or sell your business\n\n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nLearn from industry experts Don Johnston\, Tax Partner at Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP\, and Rob Carskadden\, Partner with 3 Rivers Capital.
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SUMMARY:Dealmakers M&A Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies\, the conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. Click here for a schedule and details about the day’s events. \nUse promo code “GYF” to save $150 on your registration.
URL:https://gyf.com/event/smart-business-dealmakers-virtual-conference/
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