ACG OC Sponsors Forum on California Politics Keynoted by Tom Ross and Richard Katz

Feb. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- TUSTIN, Calif. -- Tom Ross and Richard Katz, two veteran California political operatives, will keynote a discussion on the effects the upcoming Presidential election will have on California businesses, and Orange County businesses in particular, at the Association for Corporate Growth Orange County Chapter’s (ACG OC) monthly forum on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5:00PM-7:30PM at Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, California.

Mr. Ross and Mr. Katz will examine critical topics such as the budget crisis, tax reform, Federal stimulus programs, healthcare, pension reform, and the coming water crisis, and will conduct a follow-up Q&A session afterwards. “Many of the major issues facing the State are complex. As a result, it is important that business leaders get the facts about what is going on, potential solutions, and their impact,” they explained.

“Getting an insider’s perspective on what this election year has in store for the Orange County business community is essential in these turbulent times,” said ACGOC president Dave Krajanowski, managing partner at SingerLewak LLP. “This event will provide our members with insight regarding recent actions in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. – perspectives that are crucial to making good business decisions. We will hear about how California’s political landscape will affect how we do business and we’ll learn about the issues, candidates and propositions before casting ballots.”

Tom Ross has more than 15 years of combined legislative, political and PR experience as one of California’s leading Republican operatives.  He works with federal, state and local candidates on coalition building, campaign and issue management and strategic planning.

Richard Katz owns a successful public policy and government relations firm based in Los Angeles, brings a vast knowledge of all levels of government, and has worked with Mayor Villaraigosa, Governor Davis, and many other Democratic leaders.

Admission to the event is free for members who pre-register, $25 at the door, and $50 for non-members. For more information or to register, call 714-259-1224 or email director@acgoc.org or access http://www.acgoc.org.

ACG OC Platinum Sponsors include: Beach Business Bank; Hein & Associates; Manderson, Schafer & McKinlay LLP; McGladrey; Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth;  Tatum, LLC and U.S. Bank.

ACG OC Gold Sponsors include ADP; Aon Risk Services Inc.; Daly-Swartz PR; Euler Hermes; First Bank; Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP; GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC; Grant Thornton LLP; Marketwire; McGladrey Capital Markets  LLC; PNC Business Credit; Robert Half International; Union Bank; White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP; Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation.

The ACG OC Corporate Sponsor is Meridian Graphics, The Women’s Event Sponsor is Comerica Bank, The Academy Sponsor is SingerLewak, and The New Member Sponsor is Snell & Wilmer.

About ACG Orange County
Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (http://www.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 from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services. Learn more at www.acg.org.

Contact:
Daly-Swartz PR for ACG/OC
Jeffrey Swartz, 949-470-0075
jeffreyswartz@dsprel.com