We help individuals, corporate buyers and private equity firms find their ideal business though exclusive no retainer fee searches. We also help entrepreneurs sell their business in a confidential and professional manner. Our national focus is business-to-business media including tradeshows, conferences, magazines and eMedia. We also serve premiere Maine businesses in a variety of industries that offer attractive growth potential.

Highliner Events, LLC is a nimble event management and consulting company specializing in the start-up and turn-around of unique B2B events. Our focus is attendee-driven, resulting in powerful, narrowly defined and vertically integrated events that are highly efficient sourcing opportunities for exhibitors and attendees.Highliner Events, LLC owns and produces events and provides acclaimed management, sales, and marketing services on a consulting basis to a variety of clients. Our rapid growth is being driven primarily by an aggressive launch strategy, along with selective acquisitions. We welcome collaboration opportunities with other companies regarding business development initiatives.

Led global business development efforts including new product launches, acquisitions, and expansion of existing products for this $80 million tradeshow and media company. . Key team member in developing and implementing growth strategies over the last decade, when revenue increased four fold, and profits ten fold. Received two promotions.. Participated in over 20 acquisitions and joint ventures. Prospected candidates, valued businesses, negotiated deals, managed due diligence, finalized legal agreements, obtained Board approval and planned transitions post closing.. Collaborated on over 15 new product launches which involved extensive market research.. Led numerous company-wide initiatives such as establishing a corporate product portfolio review, enhancing the annual business planning process, and improving employee innovation.. Recognized as the company's outstanding employee in 2004 by receiving the annual Governor's Award.

Senior executive for $13 million non-profit home care agency. . Provided executive management for marketing, information systems, fundraising and business development departments.. Increased revenue nearly 50% through aggressive business development efforts and improved customer service.. Led major reengineering effort that increased nursing productivity by 10%.. Worked closely with the Board of Directors regarding corporate strategy development, annual business plans, and strategic alliances.

Lead consultant for business planning/market research firm with clients in Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, Germany, Ireland, Norway and the United States. . Located U.S. joint venture partners for foreign clients.. Conducted market research and formulated strategy for a pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer that significantly diversified its customer base.. Analyzed market trends, competition and customer perceptions in a variety of industries including medical equipment, business services, electronics, software, food and tourism. Translated research into actionable strategies to launch new products or services.

Managed $15 million operating budget for 60 retail stores. . Led cost cutting initiative which produced over $300,000 in annual savings.. Solved a wide variety of operating problems for this struggling business, including reducing staffing cost in low customer traffic periods.

Identified and evaluated potential acquisitions for Fortune 500 consumer foods and restaurant corporation. . Worked closely with senior management and led cross-functional teams in researching and analyzing acquisition prospects.. Completed several strategic planning projects.