Forward Progress is delighted to be the presenter at the annual Brown Paper-Bag Lunch for the TMA (Turnaround Management Association.)

The Turnaround Management Association (www.turnaround.org) is the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Its international headquarters is in Chicago.

Established in 1988, TMA has more than 9,300 members in 49 chapters, including 31 in North America and one each in Australia, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

TMA members are a professional community of turnaround and corporate turnarounds renewal professionals who share a common interest in strengthening the economy through the restoration of corporate value. They include:

29% — Turnaround practitioners who consult with or participate in helping troubled companies in the recovery process, including interim management providers corporate managers, financial and operating advisors, and accountants.
18% — Attorneys
15% — Lenders
10% — Investors, including equity investors, venture capitalists and distressed debt traders
17% — Other related professionals, including receivers, trustees, appraisers, auctioneers/liquidators, academics, and government/judges

The award-winning Chicago Chapter has nearly 1,100 members and is host to over 30 events annually. From educational workshops to outstanding networking programs, there is something for everyone.

In addition to a variety of local programs by the Chapters, the TMA International is host to three annual conferences: The Distressed Investing Conference (held in Las Vegas in January of each year), the Spring Conference (typically held in a major city in March or April); and the Annual Convention (held each year in the fall). The chapters also organize several regional conferences throughout the year. For more information about the TMA International, visit www.turnaround.org.

The luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at  77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100r  Chicago, Il. Attendee’s will be coached on: “Maximizing Your LinkedIn Potential”