Buying and Selling a Business – Value Drivers and Detractors

‍ https://youtu.be/KVi8tqr5pHE Selling a Privately Held Business or Buying One? Hear from our panel -- which includes notably two CFE members who were recent sellers and two seasoned business transaction professionals -- about the real-life process and the value-drivers and detractors. ‍   About the Panel Moderator: ‍John K. Lane is CEO/Managing Director of Inglewood...

What Makes This a Great Time to Buy a Business

Join us for an online discussion about buying businesses - and why now is the time to do it! Our co-founder Ben Calkins will moderate a panel consisting of Jill Arena, Roy Knapp, and Tom Logan.With your RSVP confirmation you will receive a Zoom link to join the meeting.As always, networking will follow the presentation...

Investing In The Rust Belt, the Opportunity

Hear from Scott Shane, Managing Director of Comeback Capital and Professor of Economics at Case Western Reserve University.About this eventJoin us for an online presentation on how to invest in high-potential, early-stage companies based outside traditional VC centers that leverage unique talent, market insights, and technology to create venture-scale outcomes.With your RSVP confirmation you will...

Getting Wealthy and Staying Wealthy

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on acquiring wealth and protecting it. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions. RSVP HERE.About this eventCEO's and other executives are exceptionally good at building businesses and making money. Typically, they are not as good at keeping it. Join our panel of experts for a discussion on...

Business Turnarounds Today

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on business turnarounds in 2022. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions.About this eventOur panel includes:Ben Calkins of the Calkins Law Firm, Ltd., panel moderator and CFE co-founderDennis R. Kebrdle - Managing Partner, Chikol Equities, Inc., Sentinel Services, Inc.Mark Kozel, CTP - Managing Member, Kozel & Associates,...

Insider Tips for Digital Marketing in 2022

Hear from industry expert on the digital marketing and design trends in 2022. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions.About this eventHear from Matt Hirsch of Cleveland's own digital marketing and web design experts, Alt Media Studios. They are a Certified Google Partner in web development and digital marketing, connecting with hundreds of businesses around...

Manufacturing Mastery with Rebecca Morgan

‍Hear from author, economist and expert on manufacturing, Rebecca Morgan. Q&A and networking sessions follow her presentation.About this eventRebecca Morgan is an author, economist and an expert on the business of manufacturing by experience. She will present with material from her book, "Manufacturing Mastery," followed by a discussion and Q&A session.With your RSVP confirmation you...

Economic Conditions and Supply Chain Issues in 2022

‍ https://youtu.be/KQdUL2grxno Hear from an industry expert on economic conditions affecting supply chain issues in 2022. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions. About this event Hear from Guhan Venkatu of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He has prepared an economic conditions presentation which will include discussion of supply chain issues. With your RSVP...

The Critical Importance of Intellectual Property In Business Transactions

Hear from our panel of experts on the topic of intellectual property in business. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions.About this eventKathryn Perales of the Calkins Law Firm is an experienced intellectual property attorney who has practiced law for over 20 years in both Ohio and Texas. She has assembled a panel of experts...

Creating A Customer Service Revolution by John DiJulius

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgA8L5WHXT0 In our season kickoff - back in person - we heard from John Dijulius. Watch the video replay above, and read more about the event below. About this event About John DiJulius John DiJulius is redefining customer service in corporate America today. He didn’t read the books on customer service, he wrote them. One...

Building a Vibrant Northeast Ohio Economy

https://youtu.be/EHj1xkFovjk The Center for Free Enterprise is back to in-person events! Watch the video recap of our November event. Details below: Our season opener was well-attended, safe, and an all-around success. Our second event was moderated by CFE Co-founder Ben Calkins of the Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. The panel includes: Bill Koehler Todd Federman PJ.R....

The State of the M&A Market

https://youtu.be/5KwiYagfv3c The Center for Free Enterprise is back to in-person events! Our first two events of the season were well-attended, safe, and successful. Our third event will be moderated by CFE Co-founder Ben Calkins of the Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. Our panel includes: Mathew Hanson Matt Figas Nathan Nicoll Rudy Sangari Hear from our panel...