UPCOMING EVENTS
The McLean Group participates in and speaks at Industry events regularly. Below is a published calendar of upcoming and past events.
Upcoming Events
If you have any questions about any of these events or would like to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our team members at any of these events please reach out to us at info@mcleanllc.com or just chat using the icon using the thought icon below.
Webinar – Government Contracting M&A Transaction Benchmarking Study
Join the McLean Group team as we analyze the past 6 years of GovCon transaction data to unravel Middle Market Government Contracting M&A trends. Our team will analyze market trends, spanning both micro and macro levels, as we contextualize the current landscape against historical data from the preceding six years.
(Sept 21st, 2023) Competitive Positioning Round Table for Federal Contractors – Seminar
SMA’s “Competitive Positioning Round Table for Federal Contractors” event at the Army Navy Club on Farragut Square in Washington, D.C., starting at 5 pm. During this event, SMA will unveil its industry competitiveness index, followed by an engaging discussion with a panel of government and industry experts.
Accelerate Investor Conference
The Accelerate Investor Conference is designed to ignite our regionās innovation, startup, and investor ecosystems and spur them to a new level. It showcase Virginia, Maryland, and DC as a prime destination for business development, venture investment, and job creation.
Defense Tech Panel discussion featuring Paul P. PeouĀ ofĀ The McLean Group,Ā John DvorakĀ ofĀ Red Hat,Ā Tom P.Ā ofĀ PANGIAM,Ā Andrew TwomeyĀ ofĀ ManTechĀ and moderated byĀ Jerry McGinn, Ph.D.Ā ofĀ George Mason University – School of Business! Looking forward to the rest of the conference.Ā
To Sign Up: https://www.accelerate2022.org/Ā
Webinar – Benchmarking GovCon Trends In A Dynamic Market
The McLean Group will be presenting at the Annual Controller Forum.Ā Kicking off the session The McLean Groupās Valuation and M&A team will be discussing the results of its proprietary benchmarking study of Middle Market M&A deal activity in the government services industry. After the kickoff The McLean Groupās team will be joined by Harrison Mullin of Tokarz Group Advisers and Eric Working of Bluestone Investment Partners as they discussing current market dynamics and deal terms. We hope you all can attend. Ā
To Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/controller-forum-cpe-webinar-series-sept-29th-nov-3rd-tickets-399620013217Ā
Thanks to our great sponsors: Wells Fargo, Unanet, Payroll Networks and Cordia Partners
Webinar – Annual Valuation Controller Forum
You are invited to attend our Annual Business Valuation Controller Forum CPE Webinar Series. Up to 12 CPE credit hours available, including 2 hours of VA Ethics. Select which sessions you would like to attend or join us for the full 6-week webinar series.
Nov. 3, 8:00 am ā 10:00 am: Business Valuation and Merger & Acquisition PanelĀ – Presented by The McLean Group (2 CPE Hours)
McLean Group’s Summer M&A Speakers Series
The McLean Group is pleased to announce the 2022 Summer M&A Speakers Series starting on May 12th. This five session speakers series will provide a forum for ideas and discussion relevant to investors and c-suite executives in the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, and Critical Infrastructure markets.
Webinar – Water in the Smart Home/Smart Building
Join us for a 60-min discussion around technology trends and market opportunities relating to water in the built environment.
Owners, operators, and occupiers of residential and commercial properties have benefited from innovations in locks, lights, and thermostats (also known as PropTech), but what about innovations that improve the management/use of water? Leak detection is an obvious starting point, but what other opportunities are emerging? Join this discussion to hear commentary on trends and opportunities from our featured participants.
This discussion is sans-powerpoint, and will cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of water & smart home/smart building.
Featured Participants
Mark Bertler, The McLean Group (Moderator)
Georg SchĆ¼cking, BlueTech Research
John Robinson, Mazarine
(March 31st, 2022) 2022 Public and Private Deal Trends: IPO, M&A and SPAC Exits – NVTC CFO Series
As market volatility gets even more turbulent and an expected rate hike waits around the corner, the C-Suite has started to turn its attention to what this means for Public and Private Deals in 2022.
Join our Moderator, Matt Swartz of Pillsbury, and investment bankers and advisors from BofA Securities, Riveron, and The McLean Group as they discuss M&A, IPOs, and SPAC exit alternatives in this ever-evolving deal environment.
We look forward to examining the extraordinary set of exit opportunities 2022 has to offers companies in this region.
Registration Note: This event is limited to CFOs and senior finance executives at technology companies.
WATCH ON-DEMAND (March 4th, 2022) Webinar: 2022 Procurement Playbook – DLA
WATCH – DOING BUSINESS WITH DISA.
The Playbook Series will feature 4 Panelists who cover the following topics on the Department:
(1) Small Business Government Agency Representative to cover opportunities, acquisition forecast, and Agency/Department events;
(2) McLean Group will cover mergers & acquisitions (M&A) within the vendor community for the specific Agency/Department;
(3) Fedmine, LLC will discuss purchasing trends and top bidding and pipeline opportunities;
(4) SALES TEAM will cover capture strategies.
Register: https://youtu.be/IPDHyrI6Vi8
WATCH ON-DEMAND (Feb 25th, 2022) Webinar: 2022 Procurement Playbook – DISA
WATCH – DOING BUSINESS WITH DISA.
The Playbook Series will feature 4 Panelists who cover the following topics on the Department:
(1) Small Business Government Agency Representative to cover opportunities, acquisition forecast, and Agency/Department events;
(2) McLean Group will cover mergers & acquisitions (M&A) within the vendor community for the specific Agency/Department;
(3) Fedmine, LLC will discuss purchasing trends and top bidding and pipeline opportunities;
(4) SALES TEAM will cover capture strategies.
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2252981103620002063
WATCH ON-DEMAND (Feb 18th, 2022) Webinar: 2022 Procurement Playbook – AIR FORCE
Watch The Recording of – DOING BUSINESS WITH AIR FORCE.
The Playbook Series will feature 4 Panelists who cover the following topics on the Department:
(1) Small Business Government Agency Representative to cover opportunities, acquisition forecast, and Agency/Department events;
(2) McLean Group will cover mergers & acquisitions (M&A) within the vendor community for the specific Agency/Department;
(3) Fedmine, LLC will discuss purchasing trends and top bidding and pipeline opportunities;
(4) SALES TEAM will cover capture strategies.
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbs_pdW-yyI
WATCH ON-DEMAND (Feb 11th, 2022) Webinar: 2022 Procurement Playbook – ARMY
DOING BUSINESS WITH ARMY.
The Playbook Series will feature 4 Panelists who cover the following topics on the Department:
(1) Small Business Government Agency Representative to cover opportunities, acquisition forecast, and Agency/Department events;
(2) McLean Group will cover mergers & acquisitions (M&A) within the vendor community for the specific Agency/Department;
(3) Fedmine, LLC will discuss purchasing trends and top bidding and pipeline opportunities;
(4) SALES TEAM will cover capture strategies.
Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CZOCCFNYDQ
WATCH ON-DEMAND (Feb 8th, 2022) Webinar: Water/Wastewater M&A
On Feb 8th we held a panel discussion titled “Whatās your investment thesis, whatās your strategy, and what head/tailwinds do you see in industrial water/wastewater?” This in-depth discussion will be of particular interest to individuals operating at the intersection of manufacturing, extractive industries, technology, investment, and the use/management of water/wastewater.
Speakers include:
Mark Bertler, The McLean Group (Moderator)
Pete Nassos, Partner, Mazarine Ventures
Venkee Sharma, CEO, Aquatech International
Maarten ter Keurst, Managing Partner, Natural Ventures
Watch On-Demand: https://lnkd.in/d3p-fzDZ
#criticalinfrastructure #wastemanagement #mergersandacquisitions
WATCH ON-DEMAND (Jan 28th, 2022) Webinar: Doing Business With The DOD
Fri, Jan 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
The McLean Group will be presenting at tomorrow’s complimentary Webinar “Doing Business With Defense / DOD.” Join us, Fedmine, Virginia PTAC, Vicky Mundt of the DOD and Jennifer Schaus & Associates for an in-depth review of bidding opportunities, M&A, acquisition forecast across the FED GOV Sector.
Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZEAWgH5tOs
(Nov 11th, 2021) Annual Controller Forum
You are invited to attend our Annual Controller Forum CPE Webinar Series. Up to 12 CPE credit hours available, including 2 hours of VA Ethics. Select which sessions you would like to attend or join us for the full 6-week webinar series.
Nov. 11, 8:00 am ā 10:00 am: Business Valuation & Capital Markets Update – Presented by The McLean Group (2 CPE Hours)
(Oct 19th, 2021) RSMās Tech Connection: Traditional IPO vs. SPAC
Please join us for our virtual Tech Connection on Oct. 19. Hear panelists from BlackSky and Xometry discuss their journey from private to public company through traditional IPO vs. SPAC.
Panelists:
Brian Daum, Senior Advisor and former CFO, BlackSky
Jim Rallo, CFO, Xometry
(June 8th, 2021) Venture and Growth Fund Success During the Pandemic and a Look Forward
The McLean Group is pleased to sponsor the Northern Virginia Technology Councilās CFO Series event, āVenture and Growth Fund Success During the Pandemic and a Look Forwardā on June 8 at 8:30 a.m. Event speakers include Phil Bronner of Ardent Venture Partners, Ryan Russell of Avenue Growth Partners and Braden Snyder of Updata Partners. Hear how they have raised and invested capital and what they think the rest of the year holds for the technology community. This event is complimentary for all corporate financial professionals and executives. Register today here: https://bit.ly/3bAxZL2
(Apr 29, 2021) Water Quality – Perception vs. Reality Discussion
Join this discussion with a couple of water industry veterans to explore how investors are framing the complex relationships between water quality, health, and wellness, plus the trends that are driving the market. We all know that health is directly impacted by the water we use, but does the fact that water meets the quality specifications mean that it is healthy? Also, how can water be more than healthy, and how can it impact our overall wellness? (RSPV TODAY)
NVTC CFO Series (Recording)
Recording of NVTC’s CFO Series – A panel discussion on Capital Markets and Exit Strategies in 2021. Leading investment bankers from BofA Securities, Guggenheim, and the McLean Group will discuss current market activity in M&A, IPOs, SPACs, and other liquidity events. Among the topics they discuss will be predictions of valuation trends, the market āwindow,ā and how companies can best position themselves to exploit current and anticipated market trends.
2021 Spring M&A and Valuation Summit
About This Event:
The McLean Group is pleased to announce the 2021 TMG Spring M&A and Valuation Summit on April 22, 2021.Ā Our goal is to provide a forum for discussion relevant to the C-Suite and private equity investors in the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, and Critical Infrastructure markets.Ā
Six Panel Discussions
– Private Equity Panel: How has your investment thesis in the GOVCON market changed following the Pandemic and the 2020 election results?
– Executive Panel Discussion
– SolarWinds six months later ā what industry has learned and the impact on cyber security investment priorities
– In the arena, lessons learned from the sale process
– Investment Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure
– Data evolution and physical security: transformative opportunities and market trends
Register Today! click hereĀ
2021 World Water Day – Great Lakes Open House
Mark Bertler will be participating on a panel titled “A tour of the region’s water and wastewater technology innovation ecosystem” on March 22nd World Water Day event. Instead of pitches or presentations, this 60-min open-house ‘tour’ will bring attendees around the Great Lakes region briefly spotlighting companies, organizations, and individuals who are dedicated to addressing societal and industrial water/wastewater challenges. [Sign Up Here]
CFO Series: Capital Markets & Exit Alternatives in 2021
2021 offers companies an extraordinary set of exit opportunities: M&A SPACs IPOs and Alternative Exits Join your fellow financial executives, the Northern Virginia Technology Council and leading investment bankers as they...
Meet Us On Clubhouse!
Mitchell Martin will be joining GovFlex.com for its Lunch and Learn Series. Wednesday’s topic is on Mergers and Acquisitions for Government Contractors. Open Microphone to answer your M&A questions.
February 24th 11:30am (EST) / 8:30am (PST)
You can find the room: https://lnkd.in/dTEUG_7[ā¦]