Association For Corporate Growth Kicks Off Evening Event Series With National Speaker Ma

TUSTIN, Calif. - Sept. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- TUSTIN, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2013) –The Association for Corporate Growth Orange County chapter (http://www.acg.org/occ/) (ACG OC) is kicking off its 2013-2014 Evening Event Series with popular speaker and author Mark Wiskup, strategic communications expert. Wiskup will headline the event, “Winning the Pitch – 15 Ways to Stand Out from Competition Every Day, Every Meeting.” which will be held at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

         “Winning the Pitch” launches ACG OC’s 2013 Evening Event Series, which gives OrangeCounty professionals the opportunity to network and learn in a relaxed and informal setting.

         Wiskup specializes in communications counsel for top-tier private equity groups.  His professional resume features extensive international consulting experience advising CEOs and senior managers across North America, Europe and Asia.

         “Whether professionals are collaborating on deals, managing their internal teams or giving a presentation, communication skills represent an essential part of every successful transaction,” said Mike Issa, ACG OC board president. “Mark Wiskup’s knowledge and expertise will give attendees sharpened insights about how to stand apart from their competition and effectively deliver their message.”

         Admission to “Winning the Pitch” is $50 for members and $95 for non-members. The cost will increase to $105 for non-members after Sept. 6, 2013. For additional information or to register, email info@acgoc.org or visit http://acgoc2013-sept-winning-the-pitch.eventbrite.com.

ACG OC Platinum Sponsors include: Community Bank; Deloitte; Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Hardesty; Hein & Associates; McGladrey; Stradling; and U.S. Bank.

         ACG OC Gold Sponsors include: ADP; Aon Risk Services Inc.; Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Echo Media Group; Glass Ratner Advisory & Capital Group LLC; Grant Thornton LLP; Marketwired; Robert Half International; Union Bank; and Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation.

About ACG Orange County: Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth http://acgoc.org is a global organization with 56 chapters involved in corporate growth, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. ACG’s 14,000 members include professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services. Learn more at http://acg.org.