The power of perseverance: "leading resilient growth" is the theme for the 10th edition of ACG rocky mountain corporate growth conference.

• Author: Thiele, Norm
• Position: ASSOCIATION FOR CORP0RATE GROWTH SPECIAL SECTION - Conference news

"I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the nonsuccessful ones is pure perseverance." - Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs was right. Today's business leaders must find ways to point their companies in the direction of profitability and growth despite an economic storm that continues to buffet business. And doing so requires smart decisions and the perseverance to see them through.

Company chiefs face pressures unforeseen in generations past; pressures that require a new path forward, paved with ingenuity, fortitude and resilience. Revitalizing core competencies and accessing new avenues of growth are vital to thriving in a shifting, dynamic global economy.

At no other time in business has sound preparation and smart strategy been more important. Careful planning, vision - and a healthy dose of fortitude-are essential for business growth, whether you're an entrepreneur ready to launch or an established business leader looking for an exit strategy.

The Association for Corporate Growth Denver is the premier business association in the Rocky Mountain region offering access to skilled professionals and critical resources to drive middle-marker growth. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the ACG Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference, which I am honored to chair. This year's conference theme, "Leading Resilient Growth," will celebrate how successful business leaders are seizing new opportunities and prospering despite continuing economic ups and downs.

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Colorado stands as one of the nation's leaders in economic growth - our business leaders are at the forefront of new ideas and innovation that is driving business forward. We have much to learn from our peers in the business community in the region, and conference attendees will be exposed to an array of contemporary business thought leadership and best practices including developing and leading high performance cultures, international growth strategies, trends in M&A from the point of view of both strategic and financial buyers, and best practices in preparing for an exit.

The conference also offers extraordinary networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for top executives and dealmakers from the region and around the nation. Highlights of the conference include:

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