Agenda — Networking, Presentation, Expert Panel, Q&A

Join us Tuesday, March 4th for a panel presentation on “From Risk to Reward: How to Increase Enterprise Value and De-risk Your Business,” alongside networking opportunities with like-minded executives from the area. This event will be hosted by CEO Nexus, Northern Trust and current members of our Tampa-area CEO Peer group.

What you can expect:
  • Learn to manage finances and the related challenges when creating wealth and enterprise value.
  • Network with local business leaders facing similar growth challenges.
  • Explore the benefits of participating in a CEO peer group for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.

Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 / 8:30 am – 10:00 am ET

Location:
1001 Water Street, 20th Floor Conference Room – Tampa, FL (map)

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For more information about this event, please click the registration link above.

Maria Morales

Maria Morales – Assurance Principal, Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) / Tampa
Maria is an Audit Principal at the Tampa office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. With over 28 years of experience in accounting, Maria has dedicated more than 23 years to public accounting, following her earlier career in private accounting. Additionally, Maria has extensive experience serving medium to large sized companies in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, manufacturing and distribution, professional services, and software.

Steve Tarte

Steve Tarte – Co-founder, MECO Engineering Co. / Tampa
Steve Tarte is co-founder of MECO Engineering, which is a GrowFL 2017 Florida Companies to Watch honoree, is a serial entrepreneur who participates in GrowFL’s CEO Nexus executive roundtable because he recognizes even successful, experienced business people can benefit from the viewpoints of others.

Chris Swink

Chris Swink – Senior Wealth Strategist, Northern Trust / Tampa
Over the years, I’ve had the honor to serve dozens of business owners with $1B+ in assets develop a plan for financial security and freedom. Armed with this insight, my mission is simple: help successful entrepreneurs and business owners who are interested in an exit, or are in the process of exiting a business, understand the relevance of the transaction upon their life and legacy.

Gary Colbert

Gary Colbert – Managing Partner, Nperspective / Tampa
Gary is President of Nperspective and is the Managing Partner of Nperspective’s Tampa Bay, Management & Advisory Services and Mergers & Acquisitions practices. He possesses over 30 years of broad domestic and international business experience, including 17 years of international finance, accounting, treasury and tax management with two Fortune 100 companies.