The Business Transitions Forum

Join visionary business leaders to learn actionable growth and transition strategies. Network and gain expert insights to elevate your business’s value for a successful transition.

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Denver

Colorado Convention Centre

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Alberta

Hyatt Regency Hotel Calgary

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Atlantic

Halifax Convention Centre

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Toronto

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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Winnipeg

Delta Hotels Winnipeg

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Vancouver

Vancouver Convention Centre West

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SoCal

Westin South Coast Plaza

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About The Business Transitions Forum

Since 2015, the Business Transitions Forum has been guiding entrepreneurs through comprehensive growth strategies and ownership transitions, including opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to enhance shareholder value.

Join top entrepreneurs and North America’s leading experts to:

  1. Increase market share and shareholder value
  2. Identify growth and scaling opportunities
  3. Understand the acquisition and sale process
  4. Assess if M&A is the right growth path for your business
  5. Implement actionable strategies to elevate your business’s value at any stage in your transition journey

Discover Growth & Transition Strategies at BTF

Expert Insights

Gain exclusive access to industry experts and thought leaders who will share their knowledge and strategies on successful business transitions.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors. Build relationships that could be crucial for your business’s future.

Practical Takeaways

Learn actionable steps and best practices that you can implement immediately to ensure a smooth transition process.

Tailored Content

Choose from a variety of sessions that are specifically designed to address different transition scenarios and challenges.

Innovative Solutions

Discover the latest tools, resources, and services that can support you in planning and executing your business transition effectively.

Success Stories

Hear real-life case studies from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated their business transitions.

Explore the Latest Articles from The BTF Insider

Canada

Strategically Growing Your Business For A Future Sale

Cheryl Zealand, Founder and CEO of Cranked Energy, based in Winnipeg, started her business as a personal thing. “I wanted wholesome, quality energy for myself and my family. The truth is that I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something that’s freshly made from quality ingredients and is full of energy and protein. I was also not willing to sacrifice taste—and neither were my kids!
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Canada

Every Path Is Different In A Business Transition

Today when someone refers to a tech startup, you may picture a young person sitting behind a computer writing code. But think again. After building and evolving her last business (FineLine Solutions) for more that 25 years, the time came in 2015 for Polly Craik to sell it to a much larger company that could take it to the next level.
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USA

Who Is The Quarterback Of Your Business Transition?

The time may have come for you to start thinking about transitioning your business, so what’s next? What you might come to realize is that while you’re busy running your business, you find you’re in need of some to help guide the transition team down the field for the eventual score. Moreover, how big will that score be?
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USA

Visualizing A Business Transition Is The First & Most Important Step

As a lawyer, Jenny Tran is well experienced in the area of mergers and acquisitions and serving as general counsel to privately held businesses. Tran, based in Newport Beach, California, is a partner with the firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth.
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Canada

Helping Businesses Transition

Businesses across North America are facing a huge transition these days and the coming years due to demographics as well as mergers and acquisitions. But this is nothing new – although it may be at a greater scale today. “It’s always been a state of transition and that can be for a variety of different reasons,” said Dana Rosenberg, Managing Partner/Co-Founder of CQL Capital, based in Manhattan Beach, California.
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Canada

Looking At Your Business Like It’s A Family

Chris Grant, President of IHT Group, epitomizes resilience and seizing opportunities, influenced by his parents’ enduring mantra: “If you are not happy, make a change.” Grant, who is based now in Toronto, has built a career at multinational plastics manufacturers in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. His journey reflects a steadfast commitment to embracing change, navigating diverse challenges, and investing in himself and his employees.
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Next Event: Alberta