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The key to
success in the Orange County business community is no
different than anywhere else for successful companies
and people – you must be a vital part of the business
community. Actively involved companies and people are
the ones who: (1) gain the satisfaction of
contributing to the community while ensuring their own
interests are represented; (2) achieve the recognition
and branding lift that involvement makes possible; and
(3) establish the viral network that represents the
fuel for growth and a vital source of resources and
knowledge. Our firm is active in a number of these key
business community organizations, and we wanted to
highlight those groups and their value to the Orange
County business community.
AeA –
The premier industry group for technology companies
- Advancing the Business of Technology.
AeA is the
nation's largest high-tech trade association. AeA
represents more than 3,000 companies with 1.8 million
employees. These 3,000+ companies span the
high-technology spectrum, from software,
semiconductors, medical devices and computers to
Internet technology, advanced electronics and
telecommunications systems and services. With 17
regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and
Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots
capability and a wide portfolio of valuable business
services and products for the high-tech industry. AeA
has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology
community since 1943. The Orange County Council is the
2nd largest with nearly 200 high tech companies as
members. There are extensive participation
opportunities in networking events and committees
including Software/Technology, Operations, Medical
Technology, Government Affairs, International, Sales &
Marketing, and Membership.
McDermott
& Bull Consultants Jeff Black and Craig Lipus are
actively involved in the Membership and Sales &
Marketing Committees in the AeA Orange County Council.
www.aeanet.org
Association For Corporate Growth (ACG) – Dedicated to
Building Corporate Value Worldwide.
Founded in
1954, the Association for Corporate Growth is the
premier association for and about professionals
involved in middle-market corporate growth, corporate
development, and mergers and acquisitions. It promotes
the professional interests of its members, who have
assumed leadership roles in strategic corporate
growth, by offering a forum for quality programs,
education and networking. ACG has over 6,000 members
representing approximately 2,500 companies in 39
chapters throughout the United States, Canada, the UK,
France, and Mexico. Four new chapters are in formation
in the United States and Europe. ACG is Orange
County's Premier Organization of Corporate Leaders and
Professionals Providing Networking, Educational and
Business Opportunities for Growth.
McDermott
& Bull Managing Director Chris Bull is actively
involved in the Membership Committee in the ACG Orange
County Chapter.
www.acg.org
Forum
For Corporate Directors (FCD) – Leadership In The
Boardroom.
FCD
answers the question: “How does my Board: (1) Support
the CEO and management team in meeting corporate
goals? (2) Drive shareholder value and long-term
growth? and (3) Ensure regulatory compliance and
mitigate risks? FCD's programs will update you on the
latest legal and regulatory changes affecting
directors as well as the strategic role that boards
will increasingly play in ensuring success of the
enterprise. FCD’s membership includes 200 of Orange
County's most prominent business and community
leaders, corporations and professional services
organizations.
McDermott
& Bull Consultant Chris Cottey is an FCD Board Member
and Chair of the Membership Committee.
www.fcdoc.org
Orange
Coast Venture Group (OCVG) – Dedicated to the growth
of venture funding in Orange County.
The Orange
Coast Venture Group serves three primary interest
groups: (1)Entrepreneurs - Inventors or Innovators
with ideas for new ventures, individuals with business
plans, executives of development stage companies,
senior executives with more established high growth
enterprises, and qualified individuals seeking to join
venture companies; (2) Capital Providers - Members of
venture capital firms, private individual investors,
investment bankers, commercial bankers, small business
investment corporations, and the venture arms of
larger corporations; (3) Advisors - Providers of
professional services to the venture community,
members of the academic community and others serving
entrepreneurial companies. OCVG activities offer truly
unique opportunities to become more involved in the
entrepreneurial process in Orange County and expand
your network of business contacts. In addition, you
will hear the latest information on trends and
innovations in the venture fields.
McDermott
& Bull Managing Director Rod McDermott is an OCVG
Board Member and Chair of the Membership Committee.
www.ocvg.com
Financial Executives International (FEI) - The
professional association of choice for senior-level
corporate financial executives.
The FEI
mission is: To Be The Preeminent Association For
Financial Executives, and to: (1) alert members to
emerging issues; (2) develop the professional and
management skills of members; (3) provide forums for
peer networking; (4) advocate the views of financial
executives; and (5) promote ethical conduct. The
Orange County chapter is one of the most dynamic in
all of FEI. The networking and information resources
available are tailored specifically to the corporate
financial professional, and FEI is an invaluable
opportunity for your company and for the development
of financial executive careers.
McDermott
& Bull’s Denae Butte is a member of the Career
Services Team for FEI’s Orange County Chapter.
www.fei.org
Jeff Black
is a Principal Consultant with McDermott & Bull
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