Economic forum lists powerhouse lineup

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will present the keynote address at the fifth annual Connecticut Economic Forum, co-sponsored by the Connecticut chapters of the Turnaround Management Association and the Association for Corporate Growth. The event is at Fairfield University”™s Dolan School of Business on Monday, Nov. 23, 3-8 p.m.

The forum will consist of two panels. The first, “Connecticut”™s Economic Outlook,” will be moderated by Charles F. Dolan School of Business Dean Donald E. Gibson, who also is a Dolan School of Business professor. Panelists will include Philip Lane, associate professor of economics, Dolan School of Business; and John Traynor, senior vice president and chief information officer, People’s United Bank.

The second panel, “The Challenges & Opportunities of Doing Business in Connecticut,” will be moderated by Commissioner Catherine Smith of the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development. Panelists will include Paul Soucy, chief financial officer of Carling Technologies; CEO Virginia P”™an of Yumi Eco Solutions; and Chad Burhance, partner, NewOak Credit Services.

Association for Corporate Growth President Mark Campbell, a partner with tax and advisory firm BlumShapiro, said, “We are extremely honored to present our fifth annual Economic Forum, this year featuring Gov. Malloy as our keynote speaker and several other leaders in government, business and education. We are also grateful to Fairfield University and the Dolan School of Business for once again hosting this event and supporting the shared mission of ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) and TMA (Turnaround Management Association).”

Last year’s event drew more than 125 financial and corporate executives, including private equity investors, investment bankers, commercial lenders, attorneys, accountants and other transactional advisers.

“We are thrilled to be able to present this event for the fifth year to highlight the challenges and opportunities we face here in Connecticut,” said Connecticut TMA President and event Co-Chairperson David M. Weinstein, senior vice president, Ares Management LLC. “With these panelists and the governor”™s keynote, we expect the discussion to bring some clarity as to how to best move forward in concert between the public and private sectors. This event also highlights the strong partnership between ACG and TMA here in Connecticut,”

The event is hosted by the Dolan School of Business, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. Gold-level sponsors are CohnReznick LLP, accountants, tax, actuaries; and People”™s United Business Capital, a division of People”™s United Bank. RSM and Robinson + Coles are Silver Sponsors.

Check-in and networking begin at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The panel discussions will take place 3:30 to 5:45 p.m., followed by Malloy”™s keynote address and a Q&A session.

The evening will end with a cocktail reception and buffet dinner with the governor, 6:30-8 p.m.

Registration for the Forum Event closes at noon Friday, Nov. 20. The fee is $130. If there is still availability, the on-site fee will be $160. Students may attend the program only for no charge by using the promo code SPKR24. The student fee for attending the program and reception is $25 and the promo code is VIP.

For additional information and to register online, the link is: https://turnaround.org/event/cttma-acg-ct-proudly-present-keynote-speaker-governor-dannel-p-malloy-our-fifth-annual.