Kolb+Co. will present the seminar “Alternative Exit Strategies” on Thursday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at its offices, 13400 Bishop’s Lane, Suite 300, Brookfield. A panel discussion will feature Steve Soderling of Tonka Bay Equity, Timothy Stewart of DeWitt Ross & Stephens and Mark Miller of Kolb+Co. The panel will discuss the use of ESOPs as an exit strategy, recapitalizations, and plans for transitioning the business to the next generation on a tax-efficient basis. To register for the event, visit www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=HELP39E.
The law firm Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek will present the seminar “Succession Planning for the Closely Held Business: Considerations and Strategies” on Tuesday, May 10 from 8 to 9 a.m. at its office, 555 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. The seminar will explore the range of available "exit" strategies, focusing on the issues – financial, family, legal, and tax – most commonly encountered in planning the exit of privately held businesses. For more information or questions, contact Laura Kleinow at: lkleinow@whdlaw.com.
The Milwaukee chapter of Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) will present the seminar “2011 M&A – Preparing for a Bright Future” on Thursday, May 19 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway. The event will include information on selling businesses in today’s market, a primer on venture capital, preparing a company for sale and more. For more info or registration details go to mbbi.org, email WIinfo@mbbi.org or call 262-893-8691.