ACG Western Michigan upcoming events

November Signature Program (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

What’s really happening in the middle market, and what does it mean for the people investing in, advising, financing and leading middle-market companies?

Join ACG Western Michigan and Dr. Paul Isley for a timely look at the State of the Middle Market, with a focus on the trends shaping business and dealmaking across Michigan and the Midwest.

Rather than a traditional economic outlook, this conversation will dig into how middle-market companies are responding to today’s environment.

Designed specifically for ACGWM’s community of business owners, investors, lenders, advisors and dealmakers, the program will connect the economic data to the decisions being made across the middle market today.

Join us for an insightful conversation, followed by an opportunity to connect with fellow members of West Michigan’s deal community.

Fall Speed Networking (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Join ACG Western Michigan for Speed Networking, presented by the NextGen Committee and open to all members of the M&A and deal community.

This fast-paced, structured networking event is designed to help professionals build meaningful connections in a short amount of time. Whether you’re a seasoned dealmaker or newer to the industry, you’ll rotate through a series of timed, focused conversations with professionals from across West Michigan’s middle-market ecosystem.

Agenda

3:30 PM – Registration Check-In; Free Networking
4:00 PM – Welcome + Speed Networking Overview
4:10 - 4:45 PM – Facilitated Speed Networking Rounds
5:00 PM – Wrap-Up

November Women's Cocktails & Conversation: An evening with ACG & AFWA (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Join us for a special, year-end edition of Women’s Cocktails & Conversations!

We're teaming up with the Grand Rapids chapter of Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA) to deliver a collaborative networking happy hour event. These small-group, curated networking events provide a low-stakes way for women in the deal community to connect and mingle. Pop in for cocktails and meaningful conversation while building relationships with fellow M&A, finance, legal, accounting, and advisory professionals in a welcoming & intimate setting.