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The 2023 IBBA conference in Orlando is now in the history books. It was a great conference and we just want to do a shoutout to all the Marketplace Exhibitors.

We had a fantastic time at the Adobe Restaurant for a laid-back Happy Hour after several fellow Accelerent members! While some of Amanda Grote (from Benefit Commerce Group) and Greg Sobocha (from Leavitt Group) hit the greens, Allison Taylor (Accelerent), Debbie and Shaylay Stephen (from DMS Companies Inc., doing business… Read More »Accelerent Golf HH

With few exceptions, buyers are looking for businesses that make money. Sure, there are other factors that can make a difference such as equipment, client list, location, key employees, etc., but it is still all about the cash flow of the company. Business owners have to constantly look at the… Read More »Tip #054 – Does the business look good on paper?

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Tara Johnstone and The Arizona Bank & Trust for graciously hosting an unforgettable dinner at the breathtaking Desert Botanical Gardens. The evening was made even more extraordinary by the mesmerizing performance of The Sugar Thieves. Thank you for a truly remarkable… Read More »The Arizona Bank & Trust Customer Appreciation Dinner

Ginger Clayton, President of Elontec and Diaper Bank founder hosted a wonderful Happy Hour for current and future Women At The Top WATT members.  The food was fantastic and we had a fabulous time talking and ended the night with a fabulous boat ride!

It was great fun attending the Accelerent Happy Hour yesterday at the Living Room in North Scottsdale.

Enjoying the 3rd Annual #PCH50 #Pickleball Championships benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital with Allison Taylor at Accelerent Phoenix, Debbie Stephen at DMS Companies Inc dba Hernandez Companies, and Stephanie Delurgio.

We were excited to have the following guests join us for the amazing presentation by Ron Jaworski for Accelerent’s Breakfast Series in April: Marcia Ritter, Andrea Garcia, Matt Nelson, Colt Orchard, JoAnn Sayklay, Monica May-Dunn, Jennifer Anderson, Bonnie Jessen, Susan McCall, Tish Times, Annemarie Haenfler, Temple Blackburn, and JD Mowlds.… Read More »“Jaws” Accelerent Breakfast Presentation

US VC deal activity in companies with all-female female teams. This to a large extent is following the industry as a whole.

Dropped in on the AZBBA Happy Hour last night hosted by Shaun Rudgear & Paloma Goggins. Had great conversations with Isabel Gram, Alan Noblitt, Dan Foley, Tom Adolsen, Tim Collins, Larry Veltkamp, Joe Balbona, Elyse Gonzales, and TJ Hammer!  Looking forward to the next event! Great to get together with… Read More »AZBBA Happy Hour