4th Annual Osborne ETA Symposium

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Tinkham Veale University Center | Cleveland, OH

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The must-attend Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition event for buyers, operators & advisors. Learn, connect & prep to acquire.
About this Event

EVENT INFO:


Thinking about buying a business—or ready to grow the one you own?
Join us for the 4th Annual Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Symposium: the premier event for aspiring and experienced operators looking to act on opportunity.

ETA is a powerful path to business ownership—acquiring and growing an existing company, not starting from scratch. What makes our approach different? We focus on helping individuals become credible buyers outside the narrow confines of the traditional search fund model. Our proven method supports aspiring entrepreneurs in gaining traction, earning trust, and ultimately closing deals.

Registration and Networking: 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Main Event: 10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Networking Social: 5:00 - 6:00 pm



WHY ATTEND:

Now in its fourth year, the Symposium consistently sells out and is rated 9 out of 10 by attendees. Programming spans the full ETA lifecycle—from first-time exploration to post-acquisition growth—and includes valuable opportunities to connect with the network that supports successful ETA deals.

This full-day program will feature general sessions and workshops (3 tracks) about ETA served up in an interactive format.



WHO SHOULD ATTEND & COST:

ASPIRING Entrepreneurs – $149

For those new to ETA or exploring it as a career path:

✅ I am a professional considering ETA as a career path

✅ I am new to ETA and want to learn more

✅ I am committed to ETA and looking to deepen my knowledge

BUSINESS OWNERS & INVESTORS – $149

For experienced professionals actively involved or investing in acquisitions:

✅ I own a business and want to explore acquisitions

✅ I am an investor looking to do more acquisitions

✅ I am an owner or investor interested in backing entrepreneurs

Advisors & Other Professionals – $199

For industry professionals supporting ETA or those who don’t fit the above categories:

✅ I am an advisor (Attorney, CPA, Banker, Consultant, etc.) interested in ETA

✅ I don’t fit in the above categories (Aspiring or Business Owner), but have a strong interest in ETA

**IMPORTANT: Based on which ticket you buy, you will have a name tag that distinguishes you at the event as an Aspiring Entrepreneur, Business Owner / Investor, or Advisor. The event is facilitated to create opportunities for people to interact and optimize learning, so please pick the right ticket.**

STUDENTS are welcome to attend. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and are available through the Weatherhead ETA Club

The event is co-hosted by the Weatherhead School of Management at CWRU and Promise Partners.



GENERAL INFO:

Join us for the full-day event—registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks, and light bites at the evening social mixer.

Parking is available at Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) Lot 29 Campus Center Garage. The garage is located directly adjacent to Severance Music Center off East Blvd and has access to the Tinkham Veale University Center.

Please direct questions to [email protected] or 216-368-6803.


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Where is it happening?

Tinkham Veale University Center, 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, United States

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Tickets

USD 149.00 to USD 199.00

Promise Partners and Weatherhead School of Management

Host or Publisher Promise Partners and Weatherhead School of Management

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