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July 2011
Acumen works with Boyd Group in connection with acquisition of Cars Collision Center, adding 28 new locations in three states |
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November 22, 2010
Acumen works with Boyd Group Income Fund in connection with U.S. Acquisition
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December 14, 2010
New Resources Added to the Resource Centre |
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October 5, 2010
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Supports the Global Business-to-Business Forum Centrallia
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May 27, 2009
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) Announces the launch of Acumen Corporate Development Inc. Read More >> |
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Acumen spearheads the corporate development function for businesses, providing the expertise and resources required to achieve extraordinary results with ingenuity, insight and in-depth business intelligence.
ACUMEN seeks input from management to develop a strategic plan and then teams with management to execute the plan. ACUMEN uses customized software and project management tools to ensure a smooth and complete process. It is this methodology of creating a comprehensive, customized plan in partnership with clients that sets ACUMEN apart and allows us to exceed client expectations.
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Anita Wortzman 
President and CEO, Director
Anita has specialized in mergers and acquisitions for over 15 years. She has a law degree and a Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Marketing. Anita was Chief Operating Officer of Activa Consumer Promotions, a sports licensing company. Prior to that, Anita was responsible for US acquisitions for Assante Corporation. Anita has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate development from the perspective of buyer, seller and advisor. As well she has been involved in hands on business operations including start-up, integration and exit strategies. |
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Gil Grenier
Senior VP of Finance
Gil has specialized in turnaround and growth for over 15 years. He has his Chartered Accountant designation along with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), with a major in Accounting & Finance. Gil was Chief Financial Officer of a Transportation Company. Prior to that, Gil was responsible for US Finance for Assante Corporation. Gil has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate financing and financial modeling. As well he has been involved in hands on business operations including start-up, integration, turnaround and exit strategies. |
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Michael Sinclair
Director, Chairman of the Board
Michael has been practicing law for over 40 years with a focus on corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions and public and private financing. Michael was the managing partner of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman for over 17 years. He has recognition as one of the best lawyers in Manitoba in the areas of Corporate Law and Banking & Securities Law as selected by LawDay and Lexpert Magazine and as one of the top 500 lawyers in Canada in the area of Corporate/Commercial law as selected by Lexpert Magazine. |
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Glen Agar
Director
Glen has been practicing law for over 20 years and has focused his practice on mergers & acquisitions and securities law. Glen has represented various large agricultural clients and is the regional vice chair of the agri-business practice committee of Lex Mundi, the worlds leader of independent law firms. Glen has played an active role in raising capital for emerging and growing businesses. |
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Mark E. Howe
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Mark has focused on sales and marketing for over 15 years. In addition to marketing training and education, he has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Mark's background in business, science and marketing includes former positions at an advertising agency and a role as Marketing Manager for a large international agribusiness, as well as experience with private consulting. Mark has expertise with marketing planning and strategy, business development and branding with both large and small businesses, and professional services. |
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Laura C. Workman
Associate
Laura received her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University School of Business in 2006, where she focused on Finance and Marketing. While attending business school, she held internships with RBC Commercial Markets, working in the small to medium size market, and worked for Investors Group. Laura has a law degree from University of Saskatchewan, and received her call to the Bar in June, 2010. She has worked on a variety of mergers and acquisitions, and practices general corporate and commercial law. Laura has her Canadian Securities Course, and is currently enrolled in the Chartered Financial Analyst program. |
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