There’s no better time to plan your next move. With reshoring accelerating, interest rates expected to fall, and valuations on the rise, the next wave of manufacturing deals is already taking shape. Buyers are increasingly scrutinizing supply chain exposure, tariffs, and trade risk—while private credit providers are stepping in with new, flexible capital solutions that could help you scale or recapitalize before the window shifts again.
Whether you’re pursuing growth or managing disruption, now is the time to understand where your business stands—and how to maximize its value.
Executive Partner, Madison Dearborn Partners; Former Chair & CEO, Baxter International
Founder, XLR-8 LLC;
Former CEO, Chrysler,
The Home Depot and GE Power Systems
Vice President of Strategic Alliances,
Class VI Partners
President North America Strategies,
STS Capital Partners
Managing Director, Periculum Capital
Former CEO, President and
Board Member, TH Holdings
Understand Current Valuations:
Gain a clear perspective on how your business is valued in today’s market.
Learn About Changing Value Drivers:
Discover the evolving factors that are reshaping manufacturing value.
Connect with Specialized Financing Experts:
Meet debt and alternative funding providers dedicated to the manufacturing sector.
Discuss Financing Options: Explore the pros and cons of various financing strategies to determine the best fit for your business.
Dive deep into the world of high stakes dealmaking where unparalleled insights meet actionable strategies. Get a rare glimpse into the trends, tactics, and tools that the industry’s most successful dealmakers employ to significantly enhance shareholder value and secure liquidity. Meet with bankers, private equity firms and investors to get a sense of your firm’s value and put plans in place now to maximize your value. The program format will provide many opportunities to network and discuss issues with fellow CEO dealmakers and expert advisors.
Seats are limited to maintain a confidential, high-caliber setting among true industry peers.
Register by June 6
$1,095
$2,595
Register by July 11
$1,195
$2,695
Register by August 15
$1,295
$2,795
Register After Aug 15
$1,495
$2,995
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.