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TAG Corporate Development
Mission
The society’s mission is to be the leading organization in Atlanta for technology-based companies, technology developers and business services providers to find the right resources and connections they need to learn how to plan for and execute on their strategic alliances, partnership, business and corporate development initiatives.
Our goal is to highlight and connect Atlanta based companies and professionals with regional and international companies to enable technology and business start-ups, partnerships, IPOs, acquisitions and successful exits and career growth opportunities.
Target Companies
Large companies seeking complimentary acquisitions, technology licensing and business partnerships to expand their offerings and capabilities. Start-up to mid-size companies seeking business services, financing and complimentary business partnerships around technologies, products and services to grow or successfully exit. Providers of accounting, executive search, financial, legal, insurance, investment banking, valuation, research & development and management consulting services to technology-based companies.
Industry Focus
Alternative Energy, Biotech, Computer & Network Security, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Digital Entertainment, Healthcare IT, Payment Systems, Industrial Automation, Information Services, Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Wireless.
Target Members
VP/GMs responsible for Corporate Development and Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships and Channels, New Ventures, and start-up to mid-size company CEO, CFO, General Counsel.
Events
The Society will host 4-6 meetings a year focused on current Corporate Development topics. These include an annual year in review and outlook, M & A, joint business & development collaboration and partnerships, fund-raising and exits. We will use a panel and case-study format to highlight the corporate development executive, companies and service providers involved in the case. Our society will also collaborate with complimentary professional and industry groups to develop and deliver programs targeted to members.
Upcoming Events:
Corporate Development: 2009 Year in Review and Outlook for 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
75 Fifth Street - 3rd Floor
Wayne Hodges Room
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Event Description:
Welcome to the kick off program for the TAG Corporate Development Society. The society’s mission is to be the leading
organization in Atlanta
for technology-based companies, technology developers and business services
providers to find the right resources and connections they need to learn how to
plan for and execute on their strategic alliances, partnership, business and
corporate development initiatives.
Plan on attending the Kick-off to hear our distinguished panel of experts discussing the topics below and to build connections and locate resources to grow your business in 2010.
- M&A and Corporate Finance
- Partnering and Joint Venture Strategies
- 2010
Trends in Corporate Development
Panelists:
John L. Ryan Director, Business Development, IBM
Ronald Goldman Managing Director, Croft & Bender, LLC
Catherine Dixon Consultant, Intersect Group
Lorin Coles President, Alliancesphere
Dominic Mazzone, Managing Director, Mazzone & Associates
Moderator:
John Yates Partner, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Agenda:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktails & Networking
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Society Introduction and Panel Presentation
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM Q & A Session
Register online by clicking here!
TAG Corporate Development Society Board Members
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Chair |
Co-Chair |
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John Ryan |
Lorin
Coles |
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Program Chair |
Program Committee |
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Scott
Allen |
Daniel
Stotz |
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Sponsorship Chair |
Finance Chair |
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John
Nicholas |
Michael
Bosarge |
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Program Committee |
Membership Chair |
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Paul
Freet |
Paul
Terlemezian |
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