Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is excited to announce the FIN FIT (Financially Fit) “From Growth to Legacy: Preparing for Growth, Transition & Generational Wealth” small business event which will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 8:00am-12:30pm at GA Tech Savannah Campus- Ballroom 114/115, Savannah, Georgia. 

We are proud to partner with The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and ARC Advisory Co. for this free small business event. This event is free and open to all Georgians. Free continental breakfast and workbook is included with registration. This event is for educational purposes only; no products or services will be sold. 

When navigating the future of an established business, owners generally evaluate various strategic pathways. Designed for established business owners ready to maximize the value of what they’ve built and plan strategically for what comes next, this high-impact program brings together experienced business leaders, financial professionals, and industry experts.

Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable strategies for growth planning, financial positioning, succession and transition planning, and building long-term enterprise value—helping position their businesses for sustainable success, whether they’re preparing for expansion, a change in ownership, or a future exit.

You’ve built a successful business. Now, maximize its worth.  What you’ve built today can create opportunity, security, and generational wealth for tomorrow.

“Small business is the backbone of strong communities throughout the state,” said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “Savvy entrepreneurs are the reason Georgia is the #1 state to do business.”

Speakers for this event include Daniel Acosta, CEO & Founder, Quickly Media; Farah Allen, Co-Owner & Principal Partner, ARC Advisory Co.; Keven Gayle, CEPA®, Principal Partner, ARC Advisory Co.; Greg Lard, President, Smiles Island, Inc.; Michael McCarthy, CPA, CVA, Managing Principal, Baker Tilly’s Georgia and Florida Offices; and Martina Jimenez Sperry, CEPA®, Founder & Managing Partner, Centurio Wealth, LLC. 

FIN FIT is a financial empowerment seminar series hosted by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of his multi-faceted financial literacy effort and is administered through the Securities and Charities divisions of the Office of Secretary of State. These free programs feature industry leaders who discuss resources that can help increase attendees’ knowledge about money, their relationship to money, and financial issues and strategies for growing their wealth.

The office of the Secretary of State invites all Georgians to attend these free and informational events.

To register for this free event, click here.

To learn more about FIN FIT, click here.

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