25 Feb This Weeks Events for Business Brokers
Georgia Association of Business Brokers
GABB Monthly Meeting
February 26, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Georgia Association of Realtors, 6065 Barfield Road, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
Just before retirement is not the best time to prepare your business to sell for an attractive price. Savvy business owners spend years thoughtfully preparing to transition out of business ownership.
Join the Georgia Association of Business Brokers on Feb. 26 when UGA Small Business Development Center consultant Daniel McCoy will discuss ways that small businesses can prepare for the day when they want to sell their business. Mr. McCoy will be joined by a panel of professional business brokers from the GABB who have extensive experience negotiating the sale of Georgia businesses.
The Tuesday, Feb. 26 meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. preceded at 9:45 a.m. by a free networking breakfast sponsored by GABB Board member Kim Eells, Vice President of SBA Lending at Renasant Bank and Susan Kite, Vice President of SBA Lending at Renasant Bank. Hosting the meeting will be the Georgia Association of Realtors at 6065 Barfield Road, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328. The meeting is free and open to the public; guests should register online at the link provided below.
Mr. McCoy was an SBA Lender from 2014 to 2017. He joined the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in September of 2017, after starting his own business of tax preparation and loan packaging. His business experience consists of several years in retail upper management, 19 years in commercial lending, three years in insurance, and four yuears as a small business owner. He holds an MBA in Accounting from Benedictine University, a B.S. in Organizational Management from Covenant College and an Associates degree in Arts from Reinhardt University. His specialties include human resources, financial management, customer service, and business planning and forecasting.
The GABB is the state’s largest and oldest association of professionals who specialize in brokering the purchase and sale of businesses and franchises. Broker members help owners determine the asking price of their business, create marketing plans and strategies for selling their business, identify and qualify buyers, and have the knowledge, experience and skills needed to help maintain the confidential nature of the process. The professionals of GABB relentlessly pursue professional development so they can provide superior, ethical services for all customers and clients. Affiliate members include bankers, lawyers, appraisers, insurers and other professionals who work closely with brokers to help owners and buyers get to the closing table.
For more information about GABB, please contact GABB President Dean Burnette at 912-247-3209 or dean@b3brokers.com, or GABB Executive Director Diane Loupe at diane@gabb.org or 404-374-3990.
International Business Brokers Association
IBBA Canada Recasting & Pricing Educational Summit
February 27 – March 2
Pacific M&A and Business Brokers Ltd., 625 Howe Street #215, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2T6
A properly valued and priced business sells faster! IBBA Canada in accordance with the IBBA is pleased to bring you this 3 day learning seminar worth 32 credit hours, at a significant savings!
- Course #210: Analyzing & Recasting Financials (16 hours) LIVE
- Course #220: Introduction to Pricing Small Businesses (8 hours) LIVE
- Course #221: Pricing Small Businesses (8 hours) ONLINE
Visit www.ibba.org/ibba-university/courses/ for full course descriptions.
Texas Association of Business Brokers
San Antonio Chapter Meeting
February 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave, #700, San Antonio, TX 78217 210-824-9014
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
The cost is $20 per member and $25 per non-member. You may pay with cash or check. No credit cards are accepted.
For more information contact:
David J. Sweeten
210-422-7958
Arizona Business Brokers Association
Central Chapter Meeting
February 28, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sky Song, ASU Technology Center, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
The Central Chapter meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Meeting times are subject to changes. Contact Central Chapter to confirm a date.
Prospective members are welcome to attend a chapter meeting before joining but please note that meeting times may vary because of holidays or other special occasions. It is recommended that you contact each chapter by email to confirm a meeting prior to attending. A small fee may apply to cover the cost of food and beverages.
Texas Association of Business Brokers
Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter Meeting
February 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75248 | (972) 239-7111
Meets every 4th Thursday of the month, except in November and December.
For more information contact:
Erin Bonner, President
214-236-1099
Texas Association of Business Brokers
Houston Chapter Meeting
February 28, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Palm Restaurant, 6100 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77057
Meets on the last Thursday of each month.
The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, payable by preregistering online or by check, cash or credit card at the door. (RSVP to HoustonTABBChapter@gmail.com).
