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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
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In the news release, Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Deibel Confirmed as Latest Speakers for ACHIEVE Summit 2025, issued May 30, 2025 by Southland Development Authority over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the first paragraph, first sentence, should read "The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is excited to announce that celebrated investor, author and one of People Magazine's Most Powerful Latinas, Nathalie Molina Niño, and the founder of Acquisition Lab and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Walker Deibel, have been confirmed as speakers for next month's ACHIEVE Summit 2025 conference in Tinley Park, Illinois." rather than "...the founder of Acquisition Labs and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Walker Diabel,..." as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: Nationally renowned investors, entrepreneurs and authors add their names to the premier economic summit happening next month TINLEY PARK, Ill., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is excited to announce that celebrated investor, author and one of People Magazine's Most Powerful Latinas, Nathalie Molina Niño, and the founder of Acquisition Lab and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Walker Deibel, have been confirmed as speakers for next month's ACHIEVE Summit 2025 conference in Tinley Park, Illinois. Nathalie and Walker are the latest additions to a star-studded program of speakers, which includes accomplished real estate developers, entrepreneurs, investors and acclaimed authors, set to headline ACHIEVE. Set for June 27–29 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, the ACHIEVE Summit is an opportunity to unlock generational wealth through real estate investment, business development, partnerships and entrepreneurship. Attendees will include brokers, agents, appraisers, developers, lenders, contractors, legal and accounting professionals—anyone seeking to thrive and scale as an active business developer. Nathalie Molina Niño is a Co-Founder and President at Known, helping build vehicles for multigenerational prosperity. She is an investor, and as part of her work as a champion of women, communities of color and the planet, Molina Niño co-founded the trade organization for Builder Capitalism, a long-view, alternative asset class to Venture Capital. In 2018, her book LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs, was named one of Book Authority's "Best CEO Books of All Time." Molina Niño launched her first tech startup at the age of twenty and is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University. "I'm excited to be joining the amazing lineup of speakers at the upcoming ACHIEVE Summit!" Molina Niño said. "This event is all about equipping the next generation of changemakers with the tools to build boldly, and I look forward to sharing tangible strategies to build generational prosperity and invest in systems that empower entrepreneurs." Walker Deibel's work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. Walker has practiced entrepreneurship since 2006, amassing $16.5 million in revenue through acquisitions. He has co-founded three startups, acquired nine companies outright, and has consulted on or participated in over $200 million in business transactions. He's also an active investor in private companies and real estate, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and currently owns companies in manufacturing, online education, and e-commerce. Diebel is a Certified M&A Advisor, Certified M&A Professional, M&A Master Intermediary, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and former SEC-licensed stockbroker. He was awarded the Platinum Award from M&A Source and Thought Leader of the Year by both The Alliance of M&A Advisors and "I'm thrilled to be speaking at the ACHIEVE Summit 2025," said Diebel. "The Southland Development Authority is facilitating an incredible opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to thrive together. With huge economic upside and hundreds of motivated professionals ready to make a deal, I'm excited to be helping ACHIEVE lay a foundation of excellence for years to come." The ACHIEVE Summit 2025 will be a transformative experience for business owners, real estate developers, investors, and visionaries. Attendees will have the opportunity to unlock financial opportunities, forge game-changing partnerships, and gain insider knowledge that drives revenue. The summit's agenda includes dynamic keynotes, networking events, and workshops on generational wealth, real estate investment, personal fulfillment, and entrepreneurship. "Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Diebel are two more vibrant additions to the ACHIEVE Summit stage, bringing together groundbreaking work at the intersection of social equity and entrepreneurship. Specifically, they boast extensive expertise in navigating mergers and acquisitions," said Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority. "Alongside our list of nationally recognized speakers, their voices will add incredible depth to our conversations around inclusive growth and generational wealth." For information about meet-and-greet access for VIPs, visit About the Southland Development AuthorityThe Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development. For more information, visit Media ContactBob Spoerl395948@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Southland Development Authority
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Deibel Confirmed as Latest Speakers for ACHIEVE Summit 2025
Nationally renowned investors, entrepreneurs and authors add their names to the premier economic summit happening next month TINLEY PARK, Ill., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is excited to announce that celebrated investor, author and one of People Magazine's Most Powerful Latinas, Nathalie Molina Niño, and the founder of Acquisition Labs and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Walker Diabel, have been confirmed as speakers for next month's ACHIEVE Summit 2025 conference in Tinley Park, Illinois. Nathalie and Walker are the latest additions to a star-studded program of speakers, which includes accomplished real estate developers, entrepreneurs, investors and acclaimed authors, set to headline ACHIEVE. Set for June 27–29 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, the ACHIEVE Summit is an opportunity to unlock generational wealth through real estate investment, business development, partnerships and entrepreneurship. Attendees will include brokers, agents, appraisers, developers, lenders, contractors, legal and accounting professionals—anyone seeking to thrive and scale as an active business developer. Nathalie Molina Niño is a Co-Founder and President at Known, helping build vehicles for multigenerational prosperity. She is an investor, and as part of her work as a champion of women, communities of color and the planet, Molina Niño co-founded the trade organization for Builder Capitalism, a long-view, alternative asset class to Venture Capital. In 2018, her book LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs, was named one of Book Authority's "Best CEO Books of All Time." Molina Niño launched her first tech startup at the age of twenty and is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University. "I'm excited to be joining the amazing lineup of speakers at the upcoming ACHIEVE Summit!" Molina Niño said. "This event is all about equipping the next generation of changemakers with the tools to build boldly, and I look forward to sharing tangible strategies to build generational prosperity and invest in systems that empower entrepreneurs." Walker Deibel's work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. Walker has practiced entrepreneurship since 2006, amassing $16.5 million in revenue through acquisitions. He has co-founded three startups, acquired nine companies outright, and has consulted on or participated in over $200 million in business transactions. He's also an active investor in private companies and real estate, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and currently owns companies in manufacturing, online education, and e-commerce. Diebel is a Certified M&A Advisor, Certified M&A Professional, M&A Master Intermediary, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and former SEC-licensed stockbroker. He was awarded the Platinum Award from M&A Source and Thought Leader of the Year by both The Alliance of M&A Advisors and "I'm thrilled to be speaking at the ACHIEVE Summit 2025," said Diebel. "The Southland Development Authority is facilitating an incredible opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to thrive together. With huge economic upside and hundreds of motivated professionals ready to make a deal, I'm excited to be helping ACHIEVE lay a foundation of excellence for years to come." The ACHIEVE Summit 2025 will be a transformative experience for business owners, real estate developers, investors, and visionaries. Attendees will have the opportunity to unlock financial opportunities, forge game-changing partnerships, and gain insider knowledge that drives revenue. The summit's agenda includes dynamic keynotes, networking events, and workshops on generational wealth, real estate investment, personal fulfillment, and entrepreneurship. "Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Diebel are two more vibrant additions to the ACHIEVE Summit stage, bringing together groundbreaking work at the intersection of social equity and entrepreneurship. Specifically, they boast extensive expertise in navigating mergers and acquisitions," said Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority. "Alongside our list of nationally recognized speakers, their voices will add incredible depth to our conversations around inclusive growth and generational wealth." For information about meet-and-greet access for VIPs, visit About the Southland Development AuthorityThe Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development. For more information, visit Media ContactBob Spoerl395948@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Southland Development Authority Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Southland Development Authority Announces Felicia D. Hardy as New President
The public-private partnership organization, designed to grow the South Suburban economy, selects a new President from Its Board of Directors 'Felicia's invaluable insights and growth strategies will have a major impact on our efforts to drive economic prosperity and create vibrant communities across the Southland region.' — Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority TINLEY PARK, IL, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 / / -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA), a south suburban economic development organization, is excited to announce the appointment of Felicia D. Hardy as its new President. Ms. Hardy will run the operations of the organization and work directly with Bo Kemp who will remain its Chief Executive Officer. Felicia has served as one of the organization's founding board members since 2019 and has helped to oversee its Business Growth Services in 2022, a program that serves 700 Southland businesses annually. With extensive corporate and consulting experience leading cross-functional global teams and aligning strategies to meet business goals, Felicia is positioned to make a significant impact on the SDA's growth trajectory. 'As a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), Felicia's invaluable insights and growth strategies will have a major impact on our efforts to drive economic prosperity and create vibrant communities across the Southland region,' said Bo Kemp, SDA's CEO. 'Her expertise aligns perfectly with our mission to drive transformative, inclusive, equitable growth in the forty-five cities, towns and villages spanning Chicago's South Suburbs.' Felicia's appointment comes after a year of substantial economic growth in Chicago's South Suburbs driven by various SDA-led programs, including the Metals HUB program, a transformative effort to restore the manufacturing legacy of the South Suburbs, and its management agreement of the South Suburban Land Bank, a unique collaboration that coordinates the use of land parcels for economic prosperity. Ms. Hardy's focus on the SDA's existing efforts will allow the SDA to continue its efforts to launch a new fund for direct investment in residential, commercial and industrial real estate in the Southland. These real estate investments will not only further our economic growth mission but also support the organization's ability to become financially self-sufficient. ### About the Southland Development Authority The Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development. Bob Spoerl Bear Icebox Communications Inc. X LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer:
