The NJ Private Business Forum

Schedule

Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Pleasantdale Chateau & Conference Estate | West Orange, NJ

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Most privately held businesses lose value at transition—not because of market conditions, but because of lack of planning. This March, join us at the New Jersey Business Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Pleasantdale Chateau. This event focuses on how owners protect value, leadership control, and legacy before a transition is forced.


Agenda

đź•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Networking & Breakfast
đź•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote Speaker: Thomas Deans - 3x author and trusted Thought Leader

Info: Topic: Exit by design or default? How successful families prepare heirs and transfer wealth successfully.


đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
The Cost of Waiting: Lessons from the Advisor’s Seat

Info: Trusted advisors who work closely with owner-led businesses see the same patterns repeat themselves—missed opportunities, delayed decisions, and avoidable value erosion. In this panel, experienced professionals share what they most often see business owners wait too long to address, the real consequences of inaction, and what prepared owners do differently. Attendees will leave with practical insight into how early, intentional planning can preserve optionality, protect value, and reduce risk long before a transition is forced.


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Pleasantdale Chateau & Conference Estate, 757 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, United States

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