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The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is an American annual tradeshow for the shooting, hunting, and firearms industry. It is the biggest event of this type in the world together with IWA & OutdoorClassics (“IWA Nuremberg”), also taking place annually. “SHOT”, besides being a general reference to shooting, is an acronym for “Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade” (show). The SHOT Show is restricted to members of the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade industry including commercial buyers and sellers of…

The Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources Forum will present a unique opportunity for business owners, investors and professionals to hear directly from capital sources, including private equity firms and lenders, regarding their investment goals and directives. Rather than a typical investor conference where companies give pitches, the Forum will feature speakers representing various capital sources. They will discuss topics such as investment criteria, transaction structures, the investment climate, and other key information necessary for a better understanding of how to find and…

The McLean Group is a proud sponsor of NVTC’s CFO Series as it holds a special panel event to discuss the impact of the 2018 election. MODERATOR Matt Swartz – Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Panelists Jonathan M. Baron – Founder and Principal, Baron Public Affairs, LLC Brian Diffell – President, WTG Global Mark Mellman – President and CEO, The Mellman Group   Register Here  

There was a time when Washington’s tech sector was dominated by three big names—Micro­Strategy, LivingSocial, Blackboard. But as those companies split apart or morphed into something other than the juggernauts they once were, they gave way to firms with names like Cofense, EverFi, EdgeConneX—hopeful, hip, made-up words that suggest something fresh and new on the scene. Look closer, though, and you’ll see that the old titans are very much there in this new landscape: Sid Banerjee at Clarabridge. Andrew Rosen…

As a government contractor, you cannot afford to be reactive. Attend DHG’s Annual Government Contracting Conference in Hampton Roads and stay ahead of the competition. We will provide the most up-to-date information, materials, industry insights and experience to help you position yourself for success in this ever-changing environment. Our Government Contracting Conference focuses on ways to improve profits, enhance indirect cost strategies, ensure compliance with rules and regulations, increase cost recovery and minimize tax consequences. This one-day event consists of…

Join The McLean Group, D.C. United and DC SCORES for One Night One Goal, a special gala at Audi Field on October 4, 2018. One Night One Goal will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the newest sports venue in the country, with all proceeds benefitting DC SCORES, United’s official community partner. 

WEFTEC® is recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality technical conference and exhibition, providing extensive educational opportunities and unparalleled access to the field’s most cutting-edge technologies and services.

Revolution.Aero is the global meeting place for people who are reshaping, rethinking and revolutionising business and personal aviation. The venue for the people leading personal and business aviation – disruptors shaping the second century of powered flight. The event brings together new start-ups disrupting the market with companies that have been leading the industry for decades. It will help investors, analysts, journalists and other opinion formers understand this uniquely regulated industry and help regulators plot the future. Register here.

Nonprofit executives and board members face a challenging and dynamic strategic environment.  Mergers and acquisitions can be a powerful growth tool to increase funding, expand community impact, extend services to new geographies and populations, improve operational efficiencies, and accomplish their strategic plans. Please join Caplin & Drysdale nonprofit lawyers William Klimon and Meghan Biss (former technical advisor to the Director of Exempt Organizations at the IRS), and Andy Smith, an investment banker and business valuator with The McLean Group for a breakfast seminar…

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum’s (SECAF) 10th Annual Government Contractor Awards honor small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on small business. The McLean Group is a platinum sponsor of this SOLD OUT event. Cameron Hamilton, Principal of The McLean Group is on SECAF’s Board of Directors and the event’s emcee. Award winners will be selected from a group of finalists in six categories as follows: SECAF Government Contractor of the Year…

What’s the market for deals right now? M&A in technology? M&A in government contracting? What are valuations? Where is the market going? What about an IPO? What’s the market for taking companies public? Is the “window” open? What are the positives and negatives? Join The McLean Group’s Greg Woodford and other esteemed panelists to find the answers to these questions at the next NVTC CFO Series event. Moderator: Matt Swartz, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Panelists: Genevieve Kinney, Associate,…

Learn from leading experts and your peers at the nation’s premier gathering on employee ownership, the NCEO’s annual conference. The conference features interactive presentations and lectures from hundreds of top employee ownership experts and experienced leaders from successful employee-owned companies. Explore a variety of critical issues and discuss emerging trends from practical case studies, communication strategies, and management tips to technical, financial, and legal topics. On Thursday, April 19, The McLean Group’s Andy Smith and chair of Levenfeld Pearlstein’s corporate…

On March 22, Chicago’s water industry will convene at the 2018 World Water Day Symposium. Here, industry leaders will share their valuable insights on how Chicago is poised to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges facing the water industry. The McLean Group’s Mark Bertler will speak on the panel, “Leadership in Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Water.” The Symposium is orchestrated by Current and is held in commemoration of the 25th World Water Day, a day designated by the United Nations…

SpeedNews presents its 32nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference providing equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, aviation industry analysts, financial institutions, and marketing executives with important updates about the commercial aviation industry. On March 13, The McLean Group’s John Stack will present on the panel “The Best M&A Opportunities in Commercial Aviation.” The panel also includes speakers from Alderman & Company, CSP Associates, and Odyssey Investment Partners. Michael Richter, Managing Director, Global Head of A&D Investment Banking Group at Lazard will…

Join fellow business owners for lunch with Nicole Geller, founder and CEO of Government Contract Solutions (GCS), who sold her businesses in 2014. Ms. Geller will discuss: • How she prepared the business for the sale • What she learned from the process and what she wished she had know BEFORE she started the process • What advice she would give someone considering a sale THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Information Management Network (IMN) will once again host the largest event of its kind on the West Coast: The 15th Annual Winter Forum on Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing. Attracting 1000+ registrants each year this three-day event is renowned for its history of delivering critical market information, strategic insights and unmatched networking opportunities. More information can be found here. Please reach out to Katie Merchent at kmerchent@mcleanllc.com to connect with The McLean Group’s Jeff Weber while at the conference.

AerospaceDefenseChain returns for a third year as a unique Conference for aviation industry professionals who seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. The event, presented by Aviation Week Network’s SpeedNews Conferences, will address key issues within the A&D industry including Budgets & Policies, Programs & Market Trends, and Innovation & Technology. Presentations and panel discussions will also address key elements of the supply chain view including Forecast & Planning, Consolidation, and Strategic Sourcing.…

The Self Storage Association (SSA) Fall Conference & Tradeshow is the largest pure self storage exhibition designed for those who have already made a major investment in the industry. This year’s conference lineup includes a keynote address by David L. Rogers, CEO of Life Storage, educational sessions, interaction with exhibitors and many networking opportunities. More information can be found here. Please reach out to Katie Merchent at kmerchent@mcleanllc.com to connect with The McLean Group’s Jeff Weber while at the conference.

Get the Intel on the State of the 2017 Budget Directly from the OMB Presenter: Featuring Erik Brine from the Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Defense Science and Technology Programs The House and the Senate recently passed an appropriation bill that will fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year (through September 30, 2017). To hear more how the appropriations bill may impact your business please join Access National Bank and its Partners for a breakfast and…

The Long Island Capital Alliance, a nonprofit capital formation and business development organization, will host a Cybersecurity Capital Forum during which four cybersecurity companies will present their pitches to a panel of investors. The presenting companies include: IP Video Corporation, Code DX, GTop Group Corp.’s Media Maestro, and Mission Solutions Group. Each company will present to an audience of venture capital firms, investment banks, private equity firms, and angel and high-net-worth investors. The investor panel will comment on the presenters’…

Although encouraged by the economic indicators trending upward, the government contracting industry still faces challenging times. As always, it is critical to make sure federal contracts get into the hands of small businesses that drive the nation’s economy and create jobs. This unique conference will help small business owners learn how to optimize business opportunities through informative workshops, panel discussions, and ample networking with decision makers. Attendees will experience hands-on learning to help navigate the government contracting landscape. Panels and…

The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference is the premier venue for the SOF community to interact with industry and to collaborate on the challenges, initiatives and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators. SOFIC provides educational sessions, demonstrations, interaction with exhibitors and many networking opportunities across the SOF community including 11,000 attending defense industry professionals and top SOCOM leadership. More information can be found here. Please reach out to Katie Merchent at kmerchent@mcleanllc.com to…

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum’s (SECAF) 9th Annual Government Contractor Awards honor small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on small business. The McLean Group is a platinum sponsor of this SOLD OUT event.  Cameron Hamilton, Principal of The McLean Group is SECAF’s chairman and the event’s emcee.

The SmallSat Symposium will unlock the business aspects, technologies and the financial and legal acumen that comprise the foundation of today’s rapidly growing small satellite market. A broad range of thought-provoking panels and speakers share business and financial knowledge required to leverage smallsat innovation and cutting-edge technology into next generation solutions. Learn from leaders in the industry as they answer the most pertinent questions facing the small satellite industry today. Participants in the Symposium include manufacturers, system operators, launch providers, investors, VCs, financial institutions and more.

Please join us and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce GovCon Committee for a breakfast networking event featuring a presentation by The McLean Group’s Greg Woodford on Merger and Acquisition Trends and Predictions for 2017. The discussion with include: A brief overview of the current M&A market for the Defense and Government services industry; Expected market changes under the Trump administration; A review of “non-M&A” liquidity alternatives for business owners including ESOPs and recapitalizations, and; A discussion of the value drivers…

The annual International Drone Expo (IDE) & Business Conference is the premier destination for the global commercial drone community bringing more than 100 exhibitors and 4,500 buyers to participate in the aerial robotics phenomena.  The McLean Group’s John Stack will judge this year’s IDE Drone Pitchfest Competition for entrepreneurs building startup or early stage innovative businesses involving unmanned aerial vehicles in the commercial drone segment.  The competition encourages entrepreneurship, small business growth, and innovation in the unmanned aerial vehicle category.…

The 2nd Annual AerospaceDefenseChain will focus on key components affecting our industry and future programs as we seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. Emphasis will be on forecasts and pursuing sustainable growth opportunities plus new initiatives. On Thursday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 10:50am, join The McLean Group’s John Stack and other panelists from Capital Alpha Partners, Grundman Advisory & Atlantic Council and Renaissance Strategic Advisors for a discussion titled, “The…

Join SECAF for a discussion moderated by The McLean Group’s Joe Golden on the changing political landscape’s effects on rules and regulations; the government contracting market’s outlook, and major future business opportunities in the IT arena for small businesses. This event will equip you with the information and tools you need to make informative strategic decisions to position your government services company for growth in FY17.

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Please join The McLean Group’s Andy Smith during this VSCPA webinar as he examines current trends and issues in Fair Value accounting as well as best practices to prepare and review financial valuation reports. The program will include discussions on such major subjects relative to the topic as: Fair Value for U.S. GAAP, ASC 820 (SFAS 157) Business Combinations and the Acquisition Method of Accounting, ASC 805 (SFAS 141R) Impairment Testing Tips, ASC 350 and 360 (SFAS 142 and 144)…

This conference presents a unique opportunity to hear from national and local deal professionals in the M&A community. Panelists, including nationally recognized leaders in strategic and private equity M&A, finance, law, accounting and investment banking will provide relevant and lively discussions on M&A activity and market trends. The McLean Group’s Meg Montague will present on the panel, “Franchise Market Update: Transactions, Trends and Tactics” which will examine recent transactions and analyze key trends related to the acquisition or sale of…

Please join The McLean Group’s Cameron Hamilton during this SECAF webinar as he examines current valuation trends in public companies and industry mergers and acquisitions within the government contracting marketplace. Having been involved in more than 30 successful sell- and buy-side M&A and capital formation engagements, Mr. Hamilton will share his expert understanding of the qualitative and quantitative factors that drive value for small and emerging government contracts. Presenter: Cameron Hamilton – Principal, The McLean Group Registration

Satnews, in collaboration with Mansat and Dentons US LLP, will present an informative one-day “Space and Satellite Regulatory Colloquium” focused on emerging space law and regulatory issues facing the US Administration and international governments. This event will include five panels of legal and regulatory experts discussing pressing issues and conclude with a reception. The M&A panel titled, “M&A Activity – Heating Up and What is in Store?,” will feature an impressive lineup of expert industry professionals in the M&A market.…

This program examines the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A; includes nationally and internationally recognized speakers, and provides invaluable networking opportunities with leading M&A lawyers and corporate development officers in Texas and the Southwest. The panel “Corporate Carveouts and Divestitures” will take place on Friday, October 16 and will discuss the complexities involved in preparing for an auction and understanding auction dynamics; allocating assets, liabilities and other resources; addressing financial statement and other accounting issues; negotiating TSAs;…

A panel of experienced CFOs who have engineered successful exits will share their unique perspectives on the following and other related issues: What are the key areas of focus for management in grooming a company for an exit? What are the key considerations for both investors and management in evaluating various exit alternatives (IPO, M&A transaction, etc.)? What are the current trends in M&A activity and how do they effect exit planning? How can companies simultaneously plan for both an…

ComDef returns to Washington, DC to provide insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with an industrial base emphasis. ComDef will address the following questions: How will the US Defense Budget shape the industrial base; What are the implications for each Service? Will there be another round of mergers and acquisitions? Who will take the lead? If commercial technology R&D now outspends defense R&D, how will defense procurement barriers to entry be addressed? Will export control reform…

A panel of experts will focus on the use of teaming arrangements with other businesses (teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint ventures) to position your company for greater success and possible sale. The discussion will include the benefits of such arrangements, potential pitfalls and their limitations (for instance if a company is reliant on such arrangements because of a set-aside status). Moderator: Gene Schleppenbach – Principal, Miles & Stockbridge Panelists: Ryan Bradel – Associate, Greenberg Traurig Darryl Britt – President and…

Increasingly, owners of privately held businesses are considering the sale of their companies to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a tax preferred liquidity alternative. Please join ACG, Greenberg Traurig and The McLean Group for a presentation highlighting the benefits of using an ESOP as an alternative exit transaction for owners of closely held businesses, including government contracting firms. Our panel will include legal and investment banking experts, as well as two business owners who successfully completed ESOP transactions.…

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The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that support and rely upon small business. Award winners will be chosen by an independent judges committee and announced at the Awards Gala. Nearly 500 people representing small and large government contracting firms, many of the agencies that they serve, and leading industry professional advisors will attend. The event’s co-chair, Cameron Hamilton of…

DIG SOUTH is the Southeast’s Interactive Festival where leading brands connect with startups and participants network, raise capital, find talent and launch new businesses. The conference annually features more than 200 presenters from across the nation, 1500 Conference-goers and 5000 total Festival attendees including the leading innovators and disruptors, entrepreneurs, startups, digital marketers and strategists, software and hardware developers and engineers, designers, technology executives and investors. Conference presenters, including The McLean Group’s Cameron Hamilton, will explore innovation, disruption and all…

The National Defense Industrial Association will host a one day seminar specifically designed to educate CEOs, business owners and senior-level executives about the critical factors involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Educational keynotes and panels by defense and financial industry experts from The Carlyle Group, The McLean Group, Merrill Lynch, and others will address: M&A in dynamic political and financial environments A look at how today’s political, defense budget, and financial environment will impact M&A The mechanics of a domestic…