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ACG is the premier professional organization focused on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers & acquisitions for mid to large companies. ACG Mission:  To promote the professional interests of its members by offering a forum for quality programs and education. Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth ("ACG") is a global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today ACG stands at more than 12,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in over 50 chapters in North America and Europe. ACG Richmond, established in 1996, has the reputation of being known as the premier organization for the best speakers and networking opportunities in the Central Virginia region. ACG members are united by a common focus of corporate growth.  ACG Richmond~~The Leading Authority on Corporate Growth ACG Richmond sponsors a bi-monthly Breakfast Series September through May where local and regional business leaders discuss their business growth, strategies, results and lessons learned.  The chapter meetings, a number one benefit of membership, provide multiple chances to meet local people of similar professional interests. The chapter's popular conference, the ACG Richmond Virginia Capital Day Conference, featuring the Private Equity Marketplace is held annually in the fall.  ACG Richmond sponsors a business case competition at the VCU School of Business and a strategic innovations challenge competition at University of Richmond's Robins School of Business. For the coming year, ACG Richmond is focused on providing exceptional take home value to its members through continued quality programming, emphasis on middle market companies, and increased networking opportunities.  =============================================================== ACG Richmond 2008 Virginia Capital Day Conference October 1st & 2nd at the Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va. Click on the "Conference" Tab above for additional information OR Register Now! ======================================================================= ACG Richmond Scholarships ACG Richmond supports the community through scholarships to qualified students. Over the past few years over $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded to qualified students pursuing business studies at: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Partnership for the Future The Powell Foundation University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond Longwood University The College of William and Mary University of Virginia Virginia Tech Washington and Lee University Duke University Click on "News" tab for 2008 recipients. Breakfast Series Meeting Dates: May 16, 2008:  MeadWestvaco Corporation Mark S. Cross, Senior Vice President, Consumer Solutions Group Sponsor:  Windward Advisors, LLP (advance reservations required for meetings to acgrichmond@acg.org)   ACG Membership Benefits   ACG Members Enjoy: Strong chapter affiliations Acg.org: a for members only Web portal International InterGrowth conference Collaborative programs Outstanding member perquisites Access to a dynamic networking community Unparalleled opportunities for deal making and professional development. The ACG Community: Corporate Executives Private Equity Firms Intermediaries Service Providers Benefits of Membership in ACG Richmond: Opportunity to build outside relationships and perspectives in the Richmond area. Breakfast Series: local and regional leaders discuss their business growth strategies, results and lessons learned. Quality networking opportunities. Annual ACG Richmond Virginia Capital Day Conference with Private Equity Marketplace. M&A magazine subscription. Opportunity to learn about services and functions related to corporate needs. Opportunity to network with people in similar roles and companies in addition to service providers. For those companies who do business outside of Richmond, know whom to call locally. Broader view of what is occurring in other local companies and their approaches to shared issues. Strong chapter affiliations with access to events sponsored by other ACG chapters. A summary of the breakfast speakers over the past several years include: Alfred Broaddus, retired President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Macon Brock, Jr., Chairman, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Bill Calfee, VP of the PGA Tour and C.O.O. of the Nationwide Tour Theodore L. Chandler, Chairman and CEO, LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. Thomas Farrell, CEO, Dominion Vinny Giles, Pros Incorporated Stewart Kasen, President & CEO, S&K Famous Brands, Inc. Allen King, Chairman, President & CEO, Universal Corporation Charlie Luck, IV, President & CEO, Luck Stone Corporation John Nelson, President, Operations and Technology, Philip Morris, USA Vernon Spratley, Pros Incorporated Martin L. Vaughan, III, CEO, Hilb Rogal & Hobbs In addition to service and equity members, the following businesses and organizations are represented: LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. Luck Stone Corporation Markel Corporation Media General, Inc. New Market Corporation Owens & Minor, Inc. Philip Morris USA Riverside Logistics Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. University of Richmond Virginia Commonwealth University VMS, Inc., et al. Membership: ACG Richmond welcomes applications from those individuals involved in corporate growth, business development and mergers and acquisitions.  ACG Richmond membership fee is $325 for twelve months for corporate and equity members and $375 for twelve months for service providers.  The ACG Richmond membership fee includes the breakfast series meetings. ACG Richmond maintains a balance between corporate and equity professionals and service providers to provide a vibrant chapter membership.  Applications are subject to approval.  At times when the maximum number of service provider memberships are filled, there may exist a waiting list for service providers. Applications are subject to approval Click on the “Join” tab for membership applications and additional information. Chapter contact: Jan S. Rice ACG Richmond Administrator 2530 Chastain Lane Midlothian, VA 23113 tel. 804-897-0643 fax. 804-897-0647 acgrichmond@acg.org For Additional Information on the Greater Richmond Region Contact: www.grcc.com www.grpva.com