Little Rock’s Annual Construction Industry Forum
When:
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Doors open at 12:30
Event from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Presidential Center
1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR
What:
Success is reflected in the level of preparedness for navigating challenges. Set your construction business up for success by attending the annual Adams Brown construction forum BEYOND24. When you look beyond today, planning for tomorrow becomes easier.
The region’s leading construction CPA firm, Adams Brown, is bringing together a group of specialists to offer their insightful perspectives about the economy, the future of construction business and growing your personal wealth. If you want to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry, save your seat today!
This year’s forum will be tailored to cover the most up-to-date hot topics. Details coming soon!
Construction Forum Agenda
August 22, 2024
- Doors open at 12:30
- Event begins at 1:00 featuring Keynote Speaker Anirban Basu (details coming soon)
- 4:00-5:00 Networking Cocktails & Raffle Winner Drawing *must be present to win*
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Keynote Speaker: Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Mark specializes in helping construction and real estate companies navigate the industry’s complexities by focusing on proactive tax planning, including bonding capacity, and cash flows, planning for retirement, business valuations and transfer plans, wealth management strategies, provides expert witness testimony, and everything in-between.
Panelist: Mark P. Barnett, Jr., CPA, CVA, CGMA, CCIFP, MBA
-Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas – Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors from 2019 to Present
-Firm representative for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
-Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas – Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors from 2019 to Present
-Firm representative for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
Chad Somers' focus at Adams Brown is growing the firm by creating a culture of opportunity and a team-centric approach to serving clients.
Chad Somers, Principal & Chief Operations Officer of Adams Brown
Brendan Giesick focuses on problem solving and creating solid growth plans for his clients. He supports his clients by building technology plans, managing implementation strategies and gaining trust and buy-in from across the organization with communication and follow through.
Speaker: Brendan Giesick, Director of Business Development, Adams Brown Technology Specialists
Grant is the CEO of Garrett Excavating, a third-generation site development company and one of the largest, most experienced and technologically advanced in the Central United States providing turn-key solutions ranging from design engineering to clearing and grubbing and earthwork to paving, site lighting and striping. Grant's focus for this panel will be on creating a culture of strong employee morale and retention.
Panelist: Grant Garrett, CEO, Garrett Excavating
Sean O'Keane is the CFO of Garrett Excavating, a third-generation site development company and one of the largest, most experienced and technologically advanced in the Central United States. Garrett Excavating strive to be ‘Best on Earth’, their company's slogan. It is their goal to have the best performance, the best culture, and the best relationships. Sean's focus for this panel will be on their methodologies for creating a high morale environment for their team members resulting in strong retention.
Panelist: Sean O'Keane, CFO, Garrett Excavating
Sean chose this career path because it’s a relationship-driven business and he wakes up everyday looking forward to having meaningful conversations with business professionals and helping advise them on any opportunities and/or problems he's identified for their respective companies and industries. His favorite clients are the ones that view him as a business partner and seek a year-round relationship. These are the clients that almost always generate the best return on their investment because of the opportunities created for both parties to mutually benefit from the relationship.
Speaker: Sean Kennedy, Principal, Adams Brown
Raffle Prizes
Interested in Sponsoring BEYOND24?
Keynote Sponsor - $8,000
- Short company introduction and introduction of Keynote Speaker at the podium
- Exhibit table at the event
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Receipt of attendee list, post-conference
Venue Sponsor - $4,500 - SOLD
Optional seat on the PanelCompany logo displayed on all event materialsCompany name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)Exhibit table at the eventReceipt of attendee list, post-conference
Panel Sponsor - $4,000
- Seat on the Panel
- Company logo displayed on the Event Agenda Rack Card
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Exhibit table at the event
Door Prize Sponsor - $3,000 - SOLD
Announce winner of prizesCompany logo displayed on giveawaysCompany logo displayed on all event materialsRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Cocktail Sponsor - $2,500 - SOLD
Company logo displayed at the barSignature drink of choice named after your companyRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Podium Sponsor - $1,500 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed on the podium, in full view throughout the eventRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Coffee Break Sponsor - $1,000
- Company logo prominently displayed at the coffee stations
- Company logo prominently displayed on coffee cups
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed on lanyardsRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Catch Box (Throwable Mic) Sponsor - $1,000
- Company logo prominently displayed on Catch Box throwable mic used during panel discussion and Q&A
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
