Acor Orthopaedic
Acorwas founded in 1972 as a pa ent care facility specializing in Pedorthic, Ortho c and Prosthe c care.
Today, the Cleveland, Ohio based company is a manufacturer, converter and distributor of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Polyethylene, Polyurethane, Neoprene, Tex les and Microfibers, serving a variety of markets worldwide. As customer needs changed Acor evolved to also become a leader in the manufacture of Custom Ankle Foot Ortho cs, proudly offering the ever expanding line of AXIS AFOs.
The Mission:
Acor offers the highest quality foam interface materials, conversion services and custom orthopedic devices while providing innova ve solu ons and partnership in new product development.
The Team:
Acor’s team is comprised of pedorthists, engineers, ar san cra smen and manufacturing specialists focused on delivering solu ons for your business’s needs.
Welcome
The idea of hos ng an annual mee ng with all the Valencia company leaders has been on our collec ve minds for quite some me. As our por olio and leadership teams have evolved and grown, it has become increasingly evident that we have some of the smartest, most experienced, and most talented people in posi ons of power in each of our companies. Now more than ever, we realize connec ng these individuals within the Valencia por olio would result in something greater than the sum of all its parts.
What is that thing that we feel will result from this mee ng of the minds? The truth is, on some level we don’t know, and that’s the exci ng part. What successes can we share? How can we encourage and inspire each other? What problems can we solve as a group? What technique have we not considered? What unique point of view might p the scale?
We all stand to learn something. More importantly, we already share some things; specifically, the desire for personal improvement, professional development, and the overall health and growth of our businesses.
With that in mind, we’d like to welcome you all to Cleveland, Ohio on August 12th and 13th for the First Annual Valencia Summit... “THE SHARED VISION.”
- Jessica Brack, Will Rose, and Walter Rose
Water Lilies (Agapanthus), Oil on canvas
c. 1915-26
Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)
The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund and an anonymous gi , 1960
Day 1 – 8/12/24
AGENDA
Morning
09:00am: Arrive at Acor
18530 S Miles Rd Cleveland, OH 44128
Ac vity: Tour of Acor facility and introduc ons.
09:15 – 10:00am: Tour of the Acor facility, hosted by Tim Wenzel and Joe Merolla.
10:00 – 11:30am: Get to know a endees. Each a endee will give a brief intro and will have a chance to talk about who they are and how they got to their current posi on.
11:30am: Depart Acor for KJK 1375 E 9th St 29th Floor Cleveland, OH 44114
12:00 – 1:00pm: Lunch at KJK
Lunch sponsored by Alex E. Jones and KJK.
A ernoon
Ac vity:
analysis. The rest of the group will listen, take notes, and Day 1 - 8/12/24
Each company team will have 45 minutes to present their company's posi oning statement & SWOT then have an addi onal 30 minutes to ask ques ons, offer advice, or contribute ideas.
1:00 – 2:15pm: Acor posi oning statement and SWOT analysis
Tim Wenzel & Joe Merolla
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
2:15 – 3:30pm: Dawson posi oning statement and SWOT analysis
Carrie Botsford & Rachel Karfeld
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
3:30 – 4:45pm: SOS posi oning statement and SWOT analysis
Doug Banks & Eric Keller
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
4:45 – 5:30pm: Valencia posi oning statement and elevator pitch
Jessica Brack, Will Rose & Walter Rose
5:30pm: Depart KJK for refresh, dinner and evening ac vity
AGENDA
Day 1 – 8/12/24 Evening
06:30pm: Pioneer Cleveland
2407 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
A er Dinner: Pins Mechanical Co.
1880 W 25th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
Dinner and ac vity hosted by Acor.
AGENDA
Day 2 – 8/13/24 Morning
08:30am:
Ac vity:
9:00 – 10:15am:
10:15 –11:30pm:
Arrive at KJK
1375 E 9th St 29th Floor Cleveland, OH 44114
Each company team will have 45 minutes to present their growth statements. The rest of the group will listen, take notes, and then have an addi onal 30 minutes to ask ques ons, offer advice, or contribute ideas.
SOS growth statement presenta on
Doug Banks & Eric Keller
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
Dawson growth statement presenta on
Carrie Botsford & Rachel Karfeld
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
11:30am: Lunch at KJK
This will be a working lunch, as presenta ons con nue.
11:30 – 12:45pm: Acor growth statement presenta on
Tim Wenzel & Joe Merolla
45 minute presenta on
30 minute Q&A
Lunch sponsored by Acor.
Day 2 - 8/13/24 A ernoon
Ac vity:
1:00 – 2:00pm:
2:00 – 3:00pm:
3:00 – 4:00pm:
Each company team will have 20 minutes to present their company's Execu ve Pitch. The rest of the group
minutes to ask ques ons, offer advice, or contribute
Dawson Execu ve Pitch
Carrie Botsford & Rachel Karfeld
20 minute presenta on
40 minute Q&A
Acor Execu ve Pitch
Tim Wenzel & Joe Merolla
20 minute presenta on
40 minute Q&A
SOS Execu ve Pitch
Doug Banks & Eric Keller
20 minute presenta on
40 minute Q&A
Closing thoughts will listen, take notes, and then have an addi onal 40
4:00 – 5:00pm: Valencia Capital ideas. This pitch will summarize the two days’ ac vi es.
HOW to PREPARE
Posi oning Statement
HowTo WriteAPosi oning Statement (With Examples)
Published April 22, 2022
So, you’ve been told by upper management that you have to write a posi oning statement. But what is it? And why do you want one? Both good ques ons.
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SWOT Analysis
What IsASWOTAnalysisAnd Why ShouldYou Use One?
University of Kansas Community Tool Box
Change is an inevitable part of community organizing. If you know how to take stock of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportuni es, and Threats, you are more likely to plan and act effec vely. SWOT provides a tool to explore both internal and external factors that may influence your work.
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Growth Statement and Execu ve Pitch
Brian Dunphy
Internal Communica on
Brian Dunphy will reach out to each organiza on individually to set simple guidelines for this part of your presenta on, and provide a framework for the exercise.
NOTES and FAQ
T&E Expenses:
Each company will support their own T&E for this two-day mee ng including hotel, airfare, ground transporta on, and breakfasts. Since Acor is hos ng in Cleveland, they will provide dinner and an evening ac vity on day one, lunch on day two, plus coffee and light refreshments during mee ngs. KJK is providing the mee ng space and lunch for day one. Valencia is providing wearable SWAG to a endees.
Travel:
Two full days of mee ngs are scheduled for Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th. Plan travel accordingly. The following is suggested:
Ÿ Arrive a ernoon/evening Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Cleveland Hopkins Interna onal
Ÿ Depart evening Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from Cleveland Hopkins Interna onal
Hotel:
TBD- Accommoda ons are being made with more info to come soon.
2024 A endees
Walter Rose
Jessica Brack
Will Rose
Chuck Walkovich
Brian Dunphy
Tim Wenzel
Joe Merolla
Carrie Botsford
Rachel Karfeld
Doug Banks
Eric Keller and Alex E. Jones