Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: How to Buy an Existing Business and Build Generational Wealth

Located in the Chamber Board Room 

While millions of business owners approach retirement, many lack succession plans, creating one of the greatest wealth-building opportunities of our time. This session introduces Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, the strategy of buying an existing profitable business instead of starting one from scratch.

Participants will learn how everyday professionals can become business owners, how acquisitions are financed, what types of companies make attractive targets, and how business ownership preserves jobs and strengthens communities.

 Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for evaluating whether ETA is right for them and how to take the first steps toward acquiring a business