Latest Past Events

ESOPs – What’s All the Buzz About?

Join the Center for Free Enterprise as we kick off our fantastic 2025 programming. Your ticket includes breakfast, a presentation, Q&A, and the opportunity to network with other leaders in business from NE Ohio. The presentation will cover: History of ESOPs Valuation Perspectives Structuring Options Tax Benefits Role of the Seller post-closing What does it...

First Annual CFE NEO Deal Summit

Cleveland Racquet Club 29825 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland

The Center for Free Enterprise hosted our first annual Deal Summit with THREE engaging and insightful panel discussions. Panel 1: Buying a Business Jill Arena, Arena Enterprises Mathew Hanson, Emprise Partners Thomas Dugan, The Reserve Group Moderated by Ben Calkins, The Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. Panel 2: Selling a Business Forest Bookman, Focus CFO Elias...

$50 – $60.00

Industry 4.0: What It Means and Why It Matters

Cleveland Racquet Club 29825 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland

Watch the replay courtesy of our sponsor Creative Gold Media: https://youtu.be/Je5UJqAue0M?si=vxlCCw2g9C4aOKN- Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices using modern smart technology. It is revolutionizing the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products by integrating enabling technologies such as Internet of Things...