March 15th, 2006, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Auditorium

$40 Participants from Chamber Member Companies
$50 Participants from Non-Chamber Member Companies

Jointly Sponsored By:

Northeast Alabama Regional
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

and

The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County

and

Minuteman Ventures LLC

Boston - Washington - Huntsville - Dayton - Patuxent River - Colorado Springs


Limited seating — First come, first served


Register today!


The defense industry continues to rapidly evolve, as BRAC, Iraq, QDR, budget deficits and changes to procurement law impact funding opportunities and strategic decisions. Defense firms of all sizes are affected.

To help company owners and executives navigate the path to strategic growth and eventual realization of corporate value, we have put together an expert panel who will cover the critical issues as they relate to defense contractors:

— Positioning your company for growth and liquidity
— Acquisition as a strategy and how to become a successful buyer
— Optimizing internal finance and accounting systems
— Key strategies for identifying and obtaining new business


Featured Speakers

Paul Serotkin, President, Minuteman Ventures LLC, a merger and acquisition advisory firm focused on acquisition and sale in the defense, intelligence, homeland security and federal sectors

George Smith, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys, that has offices throughout the southeast and in Washington, D.C. Mr. Smith, who works in the Huntsville office, has represented and continues to represent many defense companies on various matters, including mergers and acquisitions.

Chuck Chappell, Director, Washington Operations, Minuteman Ventures LLC

Gary Anglin, Shareholder, Anglin, Reichmann, and Armstrong P.C., Huntsville, providing accounting, audit, tax and consulting services. The firm serves a diversified client base with a concentration in the government contracting, technology and biotech industries.

Joe Fitzgerald, President, Decision Sciences, Business Development Consulting;
Director, Huntsville Operations, Minuteman Ventures LLC

Howard W. Neiswender, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP, who works in the Huntsville and Birmingham offices, represents business owners throughout the Southeast on matters of wealth and succession planning.


Agenda

8:00 Networking; Light breakfast
8:30 Welcome
Joe Fitzgerald
8:35 Exit Strategies for Aerospace, Defense, and Technology Company Founders and Owners: When, How and Why to Gain Liquidity
Paul Serotkin, President, Minuteman Ventures
9:05 Creating Adaptable Companies: Positioning for Growth, Acquisition and Liquidity - A Lawyer's View
George Smith, Partner, Balch & Bingham
9:35 Acquisition as a Complement to Internal Growth: How to Become a Successful Buyer in the Aerospace, Defense and Technology Sector
Chuck Chappell, Director, Washington Operations, Minuteman Ventures
10:05 Break
10:25 Creating Adaptable Companies: Positioning for Growth, Acquisition and Liquidity - An Accountant's View
Gary Anglin, Partner, Anglin, Reichmann, Armstrong P.C.
10:55 Keeping It in All in the Family: How to Minimize Taxes on Liquidity
Howard W. Neiswender, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP
11:25 Building the Pipeline, Winning Contracts and Capturing Task Orders: Mastering the Art of Business Development in the Federal Sector
Joe Fitzgerald, Business Development Consultant, Huntsville Operations, Minuteman Ventures
11:55 Wrap-up
Joe Fitzgerald
12:00 Lunch
NEAR-SBDC
225 Church St.
Huntsville, AL 35804
256-535-2061
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225 Church St.
Huntsville, AL 35804
256-535-2000
www.huntsvillealabamausa.com 		Minuteman Ventures LLC
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Burlington, MA 01803
781-750-8065
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