October 22 & 23, 2025 Raleigh, NC
About
Expand Your Network
The Association for Corporate Growth's SouthEast Region is comprised of 16 chapters and networks across 8 States and Washington DC.
Network with 200+ professional women from across the Southeast
M&A in Uncertain Times
We are thrilled to come together once again to
This panel will explore how businesses can adapt and
present the 2nd Regional Women's Forum where
thrive in an environment marked by uncertainty, and
women of the Region have the opportunity to learn, to
what strategies can be employed to ensure the long-
share, and to network to expand their own community
term success of M&A deals.
and contacts.
Selling Your Business Our Panelists discuss how they stayed true to their
We offer key insights into the M&A process in
vision, embraced change, and recognize that
uncertain times, a look at what is going on in DC,
selling a business is just one step in an ever-evolving
panels on mentoring, selling your business and a facinating look at women in sports.
entrepreneurial adventure
Mentors - Find One, Be One
We begin with an opening reception on October 22.
Find a mentor. Be a mentor. And keep paying it forward. Our Panelists leave the audience with a
Join us for an optional early arrivals wine tasting,
shared sense of empowerment, reminding everyone
followed by our high demand “Mystery Dinners”. These
that mentorship is a tool that can change not just
intimate networking dinners are limited to the first 80
careers, but lives.
attendees.
Keynote Speaker -DC Policy Impacts Kara Ward, a regulatory lawyer and registered
It is a great way to connect!
federal lobbyist will share insights on the latest
Who Should Attend? Women Professionals:
developments in Washington, D.C. that impact your businesses
Keynote Speaker - Women in Sports Francie Gottsegen President, North Carolina
M&A
Business Owners
Finance
Co. Management
Strategic Acquirers
Legal and Accounting
Courage and North Carolina Football Club, discusses the evolving role of women in sports and how today’s althletes are paving the way for our daughters.
learn more and register: www.acg.org/raleighdurham