Connecting Business Owners, Buyers, and Advisors for Successful Transitions

Full-Day Business Acquisition & Exit Planning Event

This is an in-person conference (breakfast, lunch, and parking included)

Are You Looking to Buy a Business or Prepare to Sell One?

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'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.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Buying Through Acquisition

Learn how entrepreneurs can accelerate growth and ownership opportunities by purchasing an existing business rather than starting from scratch.

SBA Opportunities: The Buyer's Perspective

Explore financing programs, lending options, and resources available through the SBA to help buyers successfully fund acquisitions.

Human Resources Considerations

Discuss workforce transition challenges and opportunities, including employee retention, benefits, leadership continuity, and organizational culture.

Accounting & Tax Implications

Gain insight into valuation, financial due diligence, tax planning, and transaction structures that can impact both buyers and sellers.

Working with a Business Broker

Hear directly from industry professionals about the role brokers play in identifying opportunities, facilitating negotiations, and closing successful deals.

Why Succession Planning Matters

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.

Why Attend?

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.

Networking Opportunities

Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to engage with speakers, industry experts, lenders, brokers, and fellow business owners.

Whether you're actively pursuing a transaction or planning for the future, this event offers valuable connections and insights.

Detailed agenda (morning + lunch + early afternoon)
Total program time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (includes breakfast, lunch)

• 8:00 - 9:00 - Continental breakfast, get acquainted & registration
• 9:00 - 9:30 - Morning Keynote speaker
• 9:30 - 10:00 - Speaker # 1 - Legal Issues
• 10:00 - 10:30 - Speaker # 2 - Growing thru Acquisition, LiveOakBank
• 10:30 - 11:00 - Speaker # 3 - SBA / What Buyers-Sellers Need to Know, First Commonwealth
• 11:00 - 11:30 - Speaker # 4 - HR Implications for Buyers & Sellers, The Bradley Partnerships
• 11:30 - 1:30 - Lunch with afternoon Keynote speaker (12:00) & Networking (12:30)
• 1:30 - 2:00 - Speaker # 5 - Accounting / Tax Implications, Wilke CPAs & Advisors, LLP
• 2:00 - 2:30 - Speaker # 6 - Business Broker, First Choice Business Brokers Pittsburgh
• 2:30 - 3:00 - Speaker # 7 - Why Succession Planning, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

Reserve Your Spot Today

Business 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.