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SUMMARY:BizBurgh Presents: Buy/Sell Fair
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Business Owners\, Buyers\, and Advisors for Successful Transitions\n\nFull-Day Business Acquisition & Exit Planning Event\n\nThis is an in-person conference (breakfast\, lunch\, and parking included)\n \n\nAre You Looking to Buy a Business or Prepare to Sell One?\n\nJoin entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, advisors\, lenders\, accountants\, attorneys\, and business brokers for an exclusive full-day event dedicated to the opportunities and challenges of business ownership transitions. Whether you're looking to acquire an existing business\, develop an exit strategy\, or understand the financial\, legal\, and operational aspects of business succession\, the Buy/Sell Fair 2026 provides the knowledge and professional connections you need to move forward with confidence.\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nSmall Business Owners Planning an Exit Entrepreneurs Interested in Buying a Business Family-Owned Businesses Exploring Succession Planning Investors and Acquisition-Minded Professionals Accountants\, Attorneys\, Advisors\, and Consultants Startups Seeking Growth Through Acquisition Event Highlights Legal Issues in Buying and Selling a Business Understand the critical legal considerations that impact business transactions\, including contracts\, due diligence\, liability\, ownership transfers\, and deal structure.\n\n\n\nBuying Through Acquisition\n\nLearn how entrepreneurs can accelerate growth and ownership opportunities by purchasing an existing business rather than starting from scratch.\n\n\n\nSBA Opportunities: The Buyer's Perspective\n\nExplore financing programs\, lending options\, and resources available through the SBA to help buyers successfully fund acquisitions.\n\n\n\nHuman Resources Considerations\n\nDiscuss workforce transition challenges and opportunities\, including employee retention\, benefits\, leadership continuity\, and organizational culture.\n\n\n\nAccounting & Tax Implications \n\nGain insight into valuation\, financial due diligence\, tax planning\, and transaction structures that can impact both buyers and sellers.\n\n\n\nWorking with a Business Broker\n\nHear directly from industry professionals about the role brokers play in identifying opportunities\, facilitating negotiations\, and closing successful deals.\n\n\n\nWhy Succession Planning Matters\n\nDiscover why proactive planning is one of the most important steps a business owner can take to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nConnect with experienced business advisors and industry experts. Learn practical strategies for buying or selling a business. Understand financing\, valuation\, and legal requirements. Build relationships with prospective buyers\, sellers\, and service providers. Create a roadmap for business transition and long-term success.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities\n\nThroughout the day\, attendees will have opportunities to engage with speakers\, industry experts\, lenders\, brokers\, and fellow business owners.\n\n\n\nWhether you're actively pursuing a transaction or planning for the future\, this event offers valuable connections and insights.\n\n\n\nDetailed agenda (morning + lunch + early afternoon)\n\nTotal program time: 8:00 AM   3:00 PM (includes breakfast\, lunch)\n\n  8:00 - 9:00 - Continental breakfast\, get acquainted & registration\n\n  9:00 - 9:30 - Morning Keynote speaker\n\n  9:30 - 10:00 - Speaker # 1 - Legal Issues\n\n  10:00 - 10:30 - Speaker # 2 - Growing thru Acquisition\, LiveOakBank\n\n  10:30 - 11:00 - Speaker # 3 - SBA / What Buyers-Sellers Need to Know\, First Commonwealth\n\n  11:00 - 11:30 - Speaker # 4 - HR Implications for Buyers & Sellers\, The Bradley Partnerships\n\n  11:30 - 1:30 - Lunch with afternoon Keynote speaker (12:00) & Networking (12:30)\n\n  1:30 - 2:00 - Speaker # 5 - Accounting / Tax Implications\, Wilke CPAs & Advisors\, LLP\n\n  2:00 - 2:30 - Speaker # 6 - Business Broker\, First Choice Business Brokers Pittsburgh\n\n  2:30 - 3:00 - Speaker # 7 - Why Succession Planning\, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot Today \n\nBusiness ownership transitions represent some of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance\, explore financing solutions\, and connect with professionals who can help you navigate the buying or selling process. Register today and take the next step in your business journey.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h1 style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color:#000080\;">Connecting Business Owners\, Buyers\, and Advisors for Successful Transitions</span></h1>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: center\;">Full-Day Business Acquisition &amp\; Exit Planning Event</h2>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: center\;">This is an in-person conference (breakfast\, lunch\, and parking included)</h2>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<h2><strong>Are You Looking to Buy a Business or Prepare to Sell One?</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Join entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, advisors\, lenders\, accountants\, attorneys\, and business brokers for an exclusive full-day event dedicated to the opportunities and challenges of business ownership transitions. Whether you&#39\;re looking to acquire an existing business\, develop an exit strategy\, or understand the financial\, legal\, and operational aspects of business succession\, the Buy/Sell Fair 2026 provides the knowledge and professional connections you need to move forward with confidence.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Who Should Attend?</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Small Business Owners Planning an Exit Entrepreneurs Interested in Buying a Business Family-Owned Businesses Exploring Succession Planning Investors and Acquisition-Minded Professionals Accountants\, Attorneys\, Advisors\, and Consultants Startups Seeking Growth Through Acquisition Event Highlights Legal Issues in Buying and Selling a Business Understand the critical legal considerations that impact business transactions\, including contracts\, due diligence\, liability\, ownership transfers\, and deal structure.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Buying Through Acquisition</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Learn how entrepreneurs can accelerate growth and ownership opportunities by purchasing an existing business rather than starting from scratch.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>SBA Opportunities: The Buyer&#39\;s Perspective</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Explore financing programs\, lending options\, and resources available through the SBA to help buyers successfully fund acquisitions.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Human Resources Considerations</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Discuss workforce transition challenges and opportunities\, including employee retention\, benefits\, leadership continuity\, and organizational culture.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Accounting &amp\; Tax Implications </strong></h2>\n\n<p>Gain insight into valuation\, financial due diligence\, tax planning\, and transaction structures that can impact both buyers and sellers.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Working with a Business Broker</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Hear directly from industry professionals about the role brokers play in identifying opportunities\, facilitating negotiations\, and closing successful deals.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Why Succession Planning Matters</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Discover why proactive planning is one of the most important steps a business owner can take to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Why Attend?</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Connect with experienced business advisors and industry experts. Learn practical strategies for buying or selling a business. Understand financing\, valuation\, and legal requirements. Build relationships with prospective buyers\, sellers\, and service providers. Create a roadmap for business transition and long-term success.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Networking Opportunities</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Throughout the day\, attendees will have opportunities to engage with speakers\, industry experts\, lenders\, brokers\, and fellow business owners.<br />\n<br />\nWhether you&#39\;re actively pursuing a transaction or planning for the future\, this event offers valuable connections and insights.</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Detailed agenda</strong> (morning + lunch + early afternoon)<br />\nTotal program time: 8:00 AM &ndash\; 3:00 PM (includes breakfast\, lunch)</h2>\n\n<p>&bull\; 8:00 - 9:00 - Continental breakfast\, get acquainted &amp\; registration<br />\n&bull\; 9:00 - 9:30 - Morning Keynote speaker<br />\n&bull\; 9:30 - 10:00 - Speaker # 1 - Legal Issues<br />\n&bull\; 10:00 - 10:30 - Speaker # 2 - Growing thru Acquisition\, LiveOakBank<br />\n&bull\; 10:30 - 11:00 - Speaker # 3 - SBA / What Buyers-Sellers Need to Know\, First Commonwealth<br />\n&bull\; 11:00 - 11:30 - Speaker # 4 - HR Implications for Buyers &amp\; Sellers\, The Bradley Partnerships<br />\n&bull\; 11:30 - 1:30 - Lunch with afternoon Keynote speaker (12:00) &amp\; Networking (12:30)<br />\n&bull\; 1:30 - 2:00 - Speaker # 5 - Accounting / Tax Implications\, Wilke CPAs &amp\; Advisors\, LLP<br />\n&bull\; 2:00 - 2:30 - Speaker # 6 - Business Broker\, First Choice Business Brokers Pittsburgh<br />\n&bull\; 2:30 - 3:00 - Speaker # 7 - Why Succession Planning\, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center</p>\n\n<h2><br />\n<strong>Reserve Your Spot Today </strong></h2>\n\n<p>Business ownership transitions represent some of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make. Don&#39\;t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance\, explore financing solutions\, and connect with professionals who can help you navigate the buying or selling process. Register today and take the next step in your business journey.</p>\n
LOCATION:Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom 1015 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh\, PA 15219
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DTSTAMP:20260721T121548Z
URL:http://business.lawrencecounty.com/events/details/bizburgh-presents-buy-sell-fair-573
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