Forum Gathers Prestigious High-Growth, Market-Leading Companies to Palm
Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP will
gather trailblazers and business leaders to Palm Springs, California, from
November 12-18, 2007 for the inaugural Ernst & Young Strategic Growth
Forum. At this exclusive event, companies will discuss emerging market
trends, establish new partnerships and relationships, learn from the most
advanced thinkers in the business and celebrate their success.
"The Strategic Growth Forum demonstrates Ernst & Young's commitment to
supporting the needs of growing companies -- from high-growth private
companies to the Russell 3000," said Maria Pinelli, Americas Director,
Strategic Growth Markets, Ernst & Young LLP. "These trendsetters create
jobs, drive innovation, support their communities, and provide the products
and services that help drive the economy. They are the future of global
business, and we're looking forward to hosting them all in one place."
This year, the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum gathers CEOs and
management teams from top companies to attend programs designed for each
stage of the business lifecycle. The Forum features:
-- The 11th annual Ernst & Young IPO Transformation~CEO Retreat, for CEOs
considering an IPO or other strategic transaction.
-- The Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium, bringing together
entrepreneurs, corporate executives, financiers, and public policy
leaders to discuss key industry issues.
-- The 21st annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) awards, the
largest gathering of entrepreneurs in America. Participants are also
invited to a special seminar, "Private Equity and the Changing
Transaction Landscape."
"The cutting edge of corporate America is gathering together to
network, learn, share and grow," said Pinelli. "Each portion of the week
attracts executives who represent market-leading, high-growth companies, so
it only made sense to bring them together to enhance the learning,
networking and business opportunities."
Ernst & Young IPO Transformation~CEO Retreat (Nov. 12-14)
For over 10 years, the Ernst & Young IPO Transformation ~ CEO Retreat
has provided direction to CEO-led teams on the IPO process, including
selecting the right advisory team, building a public company board, and
attracting the right research and investors. CEOs and CFOs who completed an
IPO share their experiences on the road show and the importance of
balancing the IPO process and business operations. Investment bankers,
attorneys, and institutional investors who help IPO-bound companies will
also share insights and best practices.
Presentation topics will include:
-- 10 Risks to a Successful IPO and Often Overlooked Opportunities
-- CFO Bootcamp: IPO Readiness
-- IPO Value Journey
-- Private Equity and the Changing Transaction Landscape
The Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium (Nov. 14-15)
The Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium addresses the needs of clean
technology stakeholders to evaluate opportunities both on the supply side
(energy producers & distribution) and the demand side (energy efficiency,
energy management). The Symposium is focused on building value and
understanding market dynamics, such as partnering, financing and public
policy developments. Sessions will facilitate peer-to-peer dialog and
networking among participants.
Because clean technology companies face unique, industry-specific
challenges in their partnering, financing and growth activities, the
Symposium will include representatives from industries such as utilities,
oil and gas, automotive, consumer products, technology, and biotechnology.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Awards (Nov. 15-18)
This celebration of entrepreneurial achievement is the culminating
event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum and the preeminent
business award in the world. From a single program in 1986, the awards have
expanded to 26 programs across the U.S., more than 50 countries and over
135 cities around the world. Special features include:
-- A panel discussion by some of the country's top entrepreneurs,
moderated by Deborah Norville, host of CBS' "Inside Edition;" Author
Jim Collins, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, and Ben
& Jerry's co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are among the
special guest speakers who will share their invaluable insights with
attendees.
-- This premier event is capped with an awards gala, hosted by Jay Leno,
to announce the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 national
winners in select categories, as well as the overall winner. The
overall winner will represent the United States at the World
Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Monte Carlo in 2008. Winners from
the 26 regional programs across the United States are eligible for the
national Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, we are pleased to have Bank
of America as the Strategic Growth Forum presenting sponsor and the Ewing
Marion Kauffman Foundation as the Strategic Growth Forum national sponsor.
About Ernst & Young's Strategic Growth Markets Practice
Ernst & Young's Strategic Growth Markets (SGM) practice guides the best
high-growth companies. Our multi-disciplinary team of elite professionals
provides perspective and advice to help our clients accelerate market
leadership. SGM delivers assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services
to thousands of companies spanning all industries. Ernst & Young is the
undisputed leader in taking companies public, advising key government
agencies on the issues impacting high-growth companies, and convening the
experts who shape the business climate. For more information, please visit
us at http://www.ey.com/us/strategicgrowthmarkets.
About Ernst & Young
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to restoring the public's trust in professional services firms and in the
quality of financial reporting. Its 130,000 people in 140 countries pursue
the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing
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auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. Further information about
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of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a
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services to clients.
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