CTTMA & ACG CT to PRESENT FIFTH ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORUM, FEATURES KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR DANNEL P. MALLOY

Organizations Dedicated to Accelerating Connecticut-based Companies’ Growth will hold Event at Fairfield University on November 23

FAIRFIELD, Conn (MMD Newswire) November 13, 2015 — Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy will present the keynote address at the Fifth Annual Connecticut Economic Forum, co-sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA) and the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG CT). The event will take place at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business on Monday, November 23, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The forum will consist of two informative panels on the economy and doing business in Connecticut. The first panel, “Connecticut’s Economic Outlook” will be moderated by Donald E. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University. Panelists include Dr. Philip Lane, Associate Professor of Economics, Dolan School of Business and John Traynor, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, People’s United Bank.

The second panel, “The Challenges & Opportunities of Doing Business in Connecticut” will be moderated by Catherine Smith, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). Panelists include Paul Soucy, Chief Financial Officer of Carling Technologies, Virginia P’an, Chief Executive Officer, Yumi Eco Solutions and Chad Burhance, Partner, NewOak Credit Services.

ACG CT President Mark Campbell, Partner, Blum Shapiro said, “We are extremely honored to present our Fifth Annual Economic Forum, this year featuring Governor Malloy as our keynote speaker and several other leaders in government, business and education. We are also grateful to Fairfield University and the Dolan School of Business for once again hosting this event and supporting the shared mission of ACG and TMA.”

Last year’s event drew more than 125 financial and corporate executives, including private equity investors, investment bankers, commercial lenders, attorneys, accountants and other transactional advisors.

“We are thrilled to be able to present this event for the fifth year to highlight the challenges and opportunities we face here in Connecticut. With these panelists and the Governor’s keynote, we expect the discussion to bring some clarity as to how to best move forward in concert between the public and private sectors. This event also highlights the strong partnership between ACG and TMA here in Connecticut,” added CTTMA President and Co-Chair 5th Annual Economic Forum David M. Weinstein, Senior Vice President, Ares Management LLC, Direct Lending, Senior Vice President.

The event is being hosted by Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. CohnReznick, Accountants, Tax, Actuaries, and People’s United Business Capital, a division of People’s United Bank, are Gold Sponsors. RSM and Robinson + Coles are Silver Sponsors. Check-in and networking will begin at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The panel discussions will take place from 3:30 to 5:45, followed by Governor Malloy’s Keynote Address and a Q&A session. The evening will end with a cocktail reception and buffet dinner with the Governor from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Registration for the Forum Event closes at noon on Friday, November 20. The fee is $130. If there is still availability, the On Site fee is $160. Students may attend the program only for no charge by using the Promo Code SPKR24. The student fee for attending the program and reception is $25 and the Promo Code is VIP.

For additional information and to register online, click here: https://turnaround.org/event/cttma-acg-ct-proudly-present-keynote-speaker-governor-dannel-p-malloy-our-fifth-annual

About CTTMA

CTTMA, based in Weston, CT, is the Connecticut Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the leading organization dedicated to corporate renewal, including turnarounds, restructuring and distressed investing. Established in 1988, TMA has more than 9,300 members in 49 chapters, including 31 in North America. Members include interim corporate managers; financial, operating and legal advisors; investment bankers, commercial bankers, private equity executives and venture capitalists; and related professionals, including receivers, appraisers, trustees, auctioneers/liquidators, factors, recruiters and government officials. For additional information, contact cttma@turnaround.org or go to www.connecticut.turnaround.org

About ACG CT

The Association for Corporate Growth, founded in 1954, is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid- to large- sized companies. The Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Connecticut) is one of the fastest growing, most vibrant ACG chapters in the country. ACG Connecticut comprises close to 300 local professionals focused on middle-market corporate growth (i.e.: mergers and acquisitions, financing opportunities, business development, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, etc.), including a diverse group of private equity funds, intermediaries, lenders, and service providers. For additional information, contact jmaude@acg.org or visit www.acg.org/connecticut.

MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Diamond Melissa Diamond Public Relations Mdiamond0201@gmail.com 203-858-0019

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Editor’s note: Members of the news media are invited to attended free of charge. To be eligible a person must be covering business, economics, finance, or capital markets. RSVP to Dorri Weinstein (see below) by noon, Friday, 11/20/15.

For CTTMA Contact: Dorri G. Weinstein 203-733-7507 cttma@turnaround.org

For ACG CT: Contact: Melissa Diamond 203-858-0019 mdiamond0201@gmail.com