“Last year, for the first time, we had the opportunity to invite several of our 8 (a) firms to participate in this unique opportunity where CEOs from numerous companies convene to discuss issues and opportunities pertinent to them. Needless to say, the outcome was a total success!”

— J. Adalberto Quijada
District Director-Santa Ana District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration

“The event yesterday was really great! It far exceeded my expectations and was organized so well. You clearly know what it takes to create a great event! Job well done!”

— Scott Eckart
WestPoint Financial

“I very much enjoyed participating in the TEI Boston Forum and breakout session concerning Recruiting and Retaining Talent. The morning’s opening remarks were interesting and the Q&A sessions indicated to me the participants’ desire for interactive presentations. The breakout session in which I participated was very interactive and I think the CEOs valued the participation and the opportunity to speak to each other and share ideas just as much as they appreciated hearing from the panel. I know I learned some things from both the panel and participants!”

— Kristin Glennan McGurn
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP

“…. attending the Presidents’ Forum and sitting on the Advisory Board has resulted  in numerous business development activities…”

— Deborah Best
Insperity

“We have been involved in various ventures over the past ten years, yet this Forum was a wealth of new information, as well as bringing the personal perspectives of a highly talented core group together under one roof; no small task.”

— Dennis Adams
Owner
Photic Corporation

“It was a pleasure for me to participate in the program, and I was honored to have been asked. It seems to me from having attended in a prior year and my participation this year that there is definitely a niche being filled by your organization...I was impressed by the quality of people involved...”

 — Bolivar Andrews
Owner, CTW, llC
Wendy’s

“I think the fact that so many people showed up at the Forum despite the weather is an indication of how well previous Forums have been received. This year’s Forum was no different. The more interactive workshops, the better. The groups are small and the interchange of information flows much more readily than a large group setting. Once again, thanks for the opportunity to participate.”

 — Alex TobackOwner
CEO
Metalite

“I really enjoyed The Presidents’ forum and felt that it was one of the few all around positive events I’ve attended. I met more key influential persons in this one event than in the past seven events I’ve attended!”

— Richard Valenzuela
SBINTEL, LLC The Presidents’ Forum of Southern California

“I want to thank you for inviting me to speak at The Presidents’ forum yesterday. It was a wonderful event for me! I made numerous contacts and it was tremendously gratifying! If I am still in the area next year, I would love to help moderate a breakout session or two.”

— Alan Hoover
Kahiki Foods
The Presidents’ Forum of Columbus

“The people I lunched with were very interesting – we had a good discussion, suggesting that informal discussion groups with a topic and leader/facilitator, but no detailed agenda (unlike the breakout sessions), might be something to consider (I suspect that you have tried it). The breakout sessions were excellent – good comments from the very knowledgeable lead leaders and good questions and comments from the other attendees. It was an excellent learning experience for me.”

 — William A. Peck, M.D.
Director, Washington University Center for Health Policy 
The Presidents’ Forum of St. Louis

“Great event! very relevant topics, great speakers and a good pace throughout the day. Helped answer specific questions.”

— Matt Dunlap
Charles Penzone
The Presidents’ Forum of Columbus