The Fractional Network presents an M&A Advisory Panel
About this Event
M&A Advisory Panel: Building Value. Preparing for Exit. Creating Opportunity.
Hosted by The Fractional Network
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Dragonfly Farms Wedding Venue
Whether you’re planning to sell your business in the next two years or the next twenty, the decisions you make today will determine the value you receive tomorrow.
Join The Fractional Network for an exclusive evening featuring some of Central Florida’s leading experts in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, business valuation, capital raising, and exit planning. This interactive event is designed to give business owners practical, real-world knowledge they can immediately apply to increase the value and marketability of their companies.
What You’ll Learn
Hear directly from experienced investment bankers, M&A advisors, valuation specialists, and transaction experts as they discuss topics including:
- How sophisticated buyers determine the value of your business
- The biggest mistakes owners make before going to market
- How to prepare your company for a successful exit years before selling
- Strategies to increase enterprise value and attract premium buyers
- Current trends in today’s middle-market M&A environment
- Private equity vs. strategic buyers—understanding the differences
- Raising capital to accelerate business growth
- Business valuation fundamentals every owner should understand
- How to reduce owner dependency and build a transferable business
- What buyers look for during due diligence
- The M&A process from preparation through closing
- Live audience Q&A with industry experts
Whether your goal is to grow, acquire, raise capital, transition to the next generation, or eventually sell your business, you’ll leave with actionable strategies from professionals who have collectively advised on billions of dollars in transactions.
Your Registration Includes
- Full access to the keynote presentation and expert M&A panel discussion
- Networking with business owners, investors, executives, attorneys, CPAs, bankers, and advisors before and after the program
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres
- One complimentary beer or glass of wine
- Cash bar available throughout the evening
- Complimentary water and soft drinks
Who Should Attend?
- Business Owners
- CEOs & Presidents
- Entrepreneurs
- Family-Owned Businesses
- Private Equity Professionals
- Investment Bankers
- Commercial Bankers
- CPAs
- Attorneys
- Fractional Executives
- Executive Recruiters
- Business Advisors
- Anyone interested in buying, selling, or growing a business
Don’t wait until you’re ready to sell to learn what creates value.
Whether you’re preparing for an exit, pursuing an acquisition, or simply looking to build a stronger, more valuable company, this event will provide the knowledge, connections, and insights to help you make better strategic decisions.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today and join us for an evening of learning, networking, and meaningful conversations at Dragonfly Farms.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Agenda
Host: Jason Frost
Info: Agenda
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration, Networking & Dinner – Enjoy food, one complimentary beer or wine (cash bar available), and connect with fellow business owners, investors, advisors, and executives before the program begins.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks – Jason Frost, Founder & CEO of The Fractional Network, will welcome attendees, introduce the evening, recognize our Platinum Sponsors, and provide an overview of what to expect.
6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Keynote Presentation – Hear from our keynote speaker on preparing businesses for successful growth, value creation, and M&A opportunities.
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Executive M&A Advisory Panel Discussion – Industry experts discuss the mergers and acquisitions landscape, what buyers are looking for, common pitfalls, valuation drivers, due diligence, financing, legal considerations, and strategies to maximize business value. The session will conclude with audience Q&A.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Networking Reception – Continu
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 50.00
