March 1, 2012 - Growing and Investing in Consumer Products Companies

On March 1, 2012, ACG- CT (Association for Corporate Growth) and CVG brought together operators, buyers, investors, and transaction professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the consumer industries. "Growing and Investing in Consumer Products" is the Northeast's largest M&A conference focused on early stage and middle market consumer-facing companies, and is a can't-miss opportunity to listen to and network with an exciting group of professionals with a great history of consumer product successes.

 

The program included a workshop for exhibitors and CVG/ACT members, concurrent panel sessions(early, late stage) and a keynote address given by Tom Hayes, Managing Partner & Principal, New England Consulting Group.

 

There was also an After Party at a nearby restaurant for YoungCVG (40 and under networking)

 

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Panelists included:

-Joe DeMartino, President, Angel Investor Forum (early stage)

-Siggi Hilmarsson, Founder, The Icelandic Milk & Skyr Corp. (early stage)

-Trevor Nelson, Managing Partner, Alliance Consumer Growth (early stage)

-Lou Marinaccio,Managing Director, North Castle Partners (late stage)

-Jay Rogers, COO, Ultimark (late stage)

 

Pre-conference workshop "Talking with Investors: What They Really Want to Know" was presented by:

-Parker Gilbert, Managing Partner, Brand Building Ventures LLC

-Ramsey Goodrich, Managing Director, Carter Morse & Mathias

Done