Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Club M&A and McGill’s Dobson Centre Open Registration for First Cohort

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Club M&A and McGill's Dobson Centre Open Registration for First CohortAuthor of the article:Buy and Run an Established Business: A Path to EntrepreneurshipTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMONTREAL, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Club M&A Canada announced registration for the first cohort of its Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) program, developed with the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.The program launches at an important time for business succession in Canada. According to the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), nearly one in five Canadian businesses is expected to undergo an ownership transition within the next five years, representing more than $300 billion in business revenue.The intensive program will take place in Montreal from October 27 to 30, 2026. It is designed for professionals, executives, managers and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to become owner-operators by acquiring an existing small or medium-sized business, as well as those planning to launch a search fund.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe program covers the key stages of an acquisition: developing an investment thesis, sourcing and evaluating targets, understanding financial, tax and legal considerations, structuring acquisition financing and preparing the post-acquisition transition. Instructors include active transaction professionals, lawyers, tax specialists, investors, lenders and entrepreneurs who have completed acquisitions.Club M&A also announced the appointment of Marc Deegan as Program Director. Founder of R33 Ventures, an advisory firm specializing in lower middle-market transactions, he teaches entrepreneurship through acquisition in the MBA program at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.“We are building the program I wish I had before buying my first business at 27,” said Ugo Dionne, President of Club M&A Canada. “Our goal is to give future business buyers the knowledge, network and support required to turn their project into a real transaction.”The program welcomes candidates without prior mergers and acquisitions experience. Admission is by application.Dates: October 27-30, 2026Admission: Upon qualificationInformation and registration:https://www.maclub.ca/fr/entrepreneuriat-par-acquisitionFounded in 2009, Club M&A Canada is a national network dedicated to mergers and acquisitions. It brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, lenders and transaction experts through chapters across the country.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.