Turnaround Management Association's Midwest Chapters to Host Conference Mayor Richard M. Daley and GE Capital Managing Director to Keynote

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Midwest chapters of the Turnaround Management Association  (TMA) are co-hosting the MidAmerica Regional Conference, "Creating Opportunities in a Slow Growth Period" on September 13 – 14, 2012.  Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and David B. Rusate, managing director of Foreign Exchange and Commodity Risk Management at GE Capital and treasurer of GE Energy, will be the keynote speakers.

The program will offer timely educational content from industry experts and frontline practitioners. Sessions include a panel of workout lenders who will share their experiences and offer advice about new business development; financial executives speaking about capital markets; legal industry experts discussing the impact of recent case law and more.  There also will be numerous opportunities for attendees to network and make valuable professional connections.

Rusate will be Thursday's dinner keynote speaker, providing his views on economic conditions and regulatory pressures on financial institutions.  Mayor Daley will kick-off Friday's program during a breakfast keynote during which he will provide his insight about the financial difficulties facing municipalities in the current economic environment. 

"The conference will provide attendees with top-level information as well as practical case studies," says Kevin A. Krakora, chair of this year's conference. "We also look forward to former Mayor Daley's and Rusate's insights on issues germane to the corporate restructuring industry."

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile and is co-hosted by the Chicago/Midwest, Detroit, Missouri, Ohio and Upper Midwest chapters of the TMA. Rates are $225 for members and $275 for nonmembers before August 31; and $250 for members and $325 for nonmembers after August 31. Spouses and significant others may attend for $95. Register online or call the chapter office at (815) 469-2935.  For complete information visit www.tmachicagomidwest.org.

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of The Turnaround Management Association is the largest, fastest-growing chapter of the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Incorporated in 1991, the award-winning 1,000-member Chicago/Midwest Chapter is celebrating its 21st year of serving its community. Its active membership participates in more than 30 events annually, including educational workshops, networking programs, forums, and conferences. For more information about the organization and membership, visit www.tmachicagomidwest.org.

SOURCE TMA Chicago/Midwest

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