About the Conference

2008 Midwest ACG Capital Connection
Presented by ACG Chicago

October 21, 2008
McCormick Place, West Building, Skyline Ballroom
2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

The 2008 Midwest ACG Capital Connection is the premier gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks, intermediaries, senior and mezzanine leaders, and other service providers. This year’s venue will accommodate 130 private equity exhibitors!!!

7:15 am	Registration Opens
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Keynote Speakers: The McLaughlin Group The McLaughlin Group is the nation’s most raucous, penetrating and highest rated public affairs program on television. Representing opinions of the far-left, the far-right and everything in-between, The McLaughlin Group is comprised on a feisty and outspoken collection of journalists, strategists and newsmakers.
10:00 am - 2:30 pm	ACG Capital Connection Networking Forum and a Buffet Lunch from noon to 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Deal Source (for more information see below)
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Cocktail Reception

Registrations Received by September 16, 2008
ACG Members $325 / Non-ACG Members $425

Registrations Received between September 16, 2008 and October 16, 2008
ACG Members $375 / Non-ACG Members $475

Registrations Received after October 16, 2008
ACG Members $425 / Non-ACG Members $525

Cancellation Policy - The registration fee is refundable if your cancellation is received, in writing by ACG Chicago at Chicagoacg@acg.org prior to October 2, 2008 less a $50.00 administrative fee. The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE after October 2, 2008. All cancellations received will be confirmed.

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2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Separate registration and fees are required to participate and the Deal Source is limited to Investment Bankers/Intermediaries and Private Equity Firms. Referred to as "speed dating", the Deal Source is an opportunity for the Deal Source investment bankers/intermediaries to pre-select private meetings with private equity groups. For additional information contact Terry Cobb, ACG Chicago Vice President of Operations at 630-455-1740.

Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
877-865-5320

We have arranged special room rates at the Hilton Chicago. To reserve your room, contact the hotel directly. Please identify yourself as part of the ACG Chicago Conference to receive the discounted rate of $299.00 per night single occupancy.

Contact: Terry Cobb, ACG Chicago Vice President of Operations at 630-455-1740 or via email tcobb@acg.org