https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ei9XAX0ihs&feature=emb_logo Event Recap: Our meeting on September 20 was a great discussion with Dan Kessler of Cyprium Partners. Dan ably pinch hit for Cindy Babitt who was called out of town on a new deal on the West Coast. David Brown put Dan through his paces regarding the firm’s model and competitive advantage over other...

Charlie has 25 years of experience in technology leading both start-ups as well as large corporate divisions within e-commerce and technology companies. Before launching his current startup Axuall in December 2018, Charlie was President & Chief Strategy Officer of one of our region’s recent startup success stories, Explorys, which he co-founded  in  2009 as an  innovation...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfe-presents-a-virtual-networking-and-beer-tasting-event-tickets-121731093979The Center for Free Enterprise presents a virtual networking and beer tasting event.Meet new people and draw inspiration from business success stories, find people for projects, or find projects for people all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office.Plus, travel the globe, no passport needed. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated six pack of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cnhfk3ePVQ Original Event Details: Ted Frank, former CFO of CoverMyMeds, will talk about helping to lead the growth and eventual sale of that business to McKesson. He will also give our audience leadership and deal insights from his stellar career. By means of introduction, Ted has over twenty-nine years of building, leading and advising organizations...

Hear from our remote panel:- Barbara Campbell, Executive Director of The Dalton Foundation and of ReLink.org- Brandon Chrostowski, Founder of Edwin's Leadership and Restaurant Institute- Jill Rizika, Executive Director of Towards Employment- Frank Whitfield, Mayor of Elyria, OhioThis event is co-sponsored by CFE, Leadership Geauga, and ReLink.orgHosted by Melanie Scanlon of Leadership Geauga. Moderated by...

The first CFE event of 2021 will feature a Zoom presentation by Jeffery Kadlic, followed by a Q&A session and then 30 minutes of networking following the discussion.With your RSVP you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom meeting link.About Evolution Capital PartnersEvolution Capital Partners is a small-business private equity fund that invests capital...

https://youtu.be/IQoy2KR1Uvo   Stewart Kohl, co-CEO of global private equity firm The Riverside Company, answers questions from the CFE community. Networking to follow. About this Event The second CFE event of 2021 will feature a Zoom Q&A with Stewart Kohl. Submit your questions for Mr. Kohl in advance to CFE Sponsor Eric Schwarz at SchwarzE@cptoh.com. As...

https://youtu.be/dMRiyap9OrI The April CFE event features a Zoom discussion with Jeff Christian. As always. 30 minutes of networking in breakout rooms will follow the discussion. With your RSVP you will receive the Zoom meeting link on the confirmation page, as well as in a confirmation email. About Jeff Christian Jeff Christian is considered one of...

‍ 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...

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...