Upcoming Breakfast Program:
Why (Not) Go Green?
September 17, 2008
Why is there so much attention given to going green? Our September presentation will provide an introduction to the background, purpose and opportunities available from the sustainable (green) business movement and why more organizations are making sustainability part of their corporate strategy. Learn why corporate sustainability programs are not the latest fad, but a core principle for successful businesses in the future.
Upcoming Events:
2008 Annual Dinner - Featuring Franco Bianchi
October 8, 2008
ACG is proud to announce that Haworth President and CEO, Franco Bianchi, will be the keynote speaker of the ACG Annual Dinner October 8, 2008 at Haworth Headquarters in Holland.
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ESOP Half Day Workshop
October 15, 2008
Join fellow CEOs, CFOs and HR executives for a half-day workshop on October 15 to learn more about ESOPs – arguably the most popular succession planning method in corporate America.
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Recent Events:
Private Equity Panel
June 18, 2008
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Execution and Opportunities in the Defense and Security Industries
May 21, 2008
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To view the DC3 presentation click here
To view the Defense IndustryStatistics handout click here
Outstanding Growth Award Reception - Winner Elan Nutrition
March 19, 2008
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The Challenges Facing Automotive Suppliers
January 16, 2008
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ACG Western Michigan Member Profile: Jason Byrd
Jason Byrd is the Vice President of Business Development for Huizenga Group, a privately held West Michigan firm that manages a diverse family of companies involved in custom automation machine building, tool and die, electrical contracting and highly engineered automotive component manufacturing.
Jason joined Huizenga Group in 2008. Prior to joining Huizenga Group, he spent 10 years in commercial banking in West Michigan. He has a degree in finance from Michigan State University. Jason's role with Huizenga Group includes evaluating potential acquisitions and calling on and building relationships with business owners, bankers, and attorneys.
When and why did you join ACG? Huizenga Group's affiliation with ACG began when J.C. Huizenga joined in March, 2006. Our group joined ACG because we recognized the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives who are growing public and private companies throughout West Michigan.
Describe the value of ACG to Huizenga Group? ACG focuses on activities that increase revenue, profits and stakeholder value for professionals who are involved in corporate growth, development and mergers and acquisitions. ACG provides value by offering access to a diverse membership that is united by a common focus and for Huizenga Group that means unparalleled opportunities for deal-making.
Can you share how ACG supports your job objectives? In my role with Huizenga Group, it is important to be in the business community and learn as much as I can about other companies, their objectives and how that might relate to our firm. Part of the group's goal is to sustain economic development in West Michigan. The ACG supports that goal and the membership gathers to talk about the important issues that impact sustainable economic development here.
Through its Deal Exchange, the ACG also provides me an opportunity to look at different companies that may be available on the market.
The bottom line is that the ACG's goals and the goals of Huizenga Group are well aligned to create economic value throughout greater West Michigan.
