ACE SUMMIT

November 8 - 10, 2023
Summit starts at 3:00 pm on November 8th and ends at noon on November 10th.

Take your business to the peak of success.

Designed exclusively for current ACE Peer Group members and alumni, this three-day summit is a rare opportunity to take a deep dive into a particular topic and to network with an incredible group of leaders who’ll dramatically broaden your perspective.

EVENT DETAILS

REGISTRATION FEES

Current ACE Members: The registration fee is included in your annual ACE membership, but you still need to sign up for the event so we can reserve your spot.

ACE Alumni: $1,695 USD per person

Additional Team Members*: $1,695 USD per person

Spouse: $995 USD per person - includes meals and all educational sessions

Registration includes the welcome reception, dinner both nights, and breakfast both mornings. Hotel, travel, and other meals are not included.

*Additional Team Members registered are invited to attend our complimentary Leadership Seminar on Tuesday, November 7th starting at 3 pm. More details to follow.

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS

We will reserve your room for you when we receive your registration.
You will receive a room confirmation once the accommodation list is finalized.

Fairmont Banff Springs

Fairmont Room $249/nt CAD
Deluxe Room $309/nt CAD
Gatehouse Suite $369/nt CAD
One Bedroom Suite $749/nt CAD
Terrace Suite $1049/nt CAD
Two Bedroom Suite $1749/nt CAD

Room prices do not include tax or any additional fees.

We are finalizing rooms – and we will do our best to secure the room your pick.

Receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter's daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - ACESummit2023 - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. This special rate is valid for travel dates between November 5th - 13th, 2023 if reservation is made at least 1 week prior to the event start.

QUESTIONS?
We’re always happy to answer them. E-mail aces@mcfarlinstanford.com.

2023 ACE SUMMIT
Think, Plan, Act

AGENDA (Draft)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

11:30 am - Please plan for flight arrivals before 11:30 am to Calgary International Airport (YYC) or any day prior.

3:00 pm - Registration Opens

4:00 pm - All: Think, Plan, Act
Marty Grunder, President and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.
Chris Psencik, Partner & Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

5:00 pm - All: Banff and Intro to Speakers & Our Sponsors
Jim Cali and Jason New, Founding Principals, McFarlin Stanford

5:20 pm – 6:00 pm - All: State of the ACEs: Past, Present, and Future
Power of Group in the Room – and Prospective ACE’s
Vince Torchia, Vice President, The Grow Group

6:30 pm - Welcome Reception, Dinner & Awards – Fairmont Banff Springs
Spouses and guests included

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

7 am – 10 am - Breakfast - Spouses and guests included

8 am - All attendees: Do a 180: Check Your Blind Spots
Tracy Wallingford & Megan Parker, Executive Leadership Coaches, McFarlin Stanford

9:30 am – 9:45 am - Break

9:45 am

Breakout Room 1
For Owners and CEOs only: Is The Price Right? What to Know About Value Creation
Jennifer Murray, Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 2
All attendees: Facility Non-Negotiables
Jason New, Founding Principal, McFarlin Stanford
Tommy Cole, Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 3
All attendees: Compensation Planning: Leveraging Compensation to Achieve Business Goals
Vince Torchia, Vice President, The Grow Group
David Garza, Executive Coach, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 4
All attendees: Finding the Funny in Failure: How to lead with Resilience and a Smile
Michael Bosco, Executive Leadership Coach, McFarlin Stanford

10:45 am – 11:00 am - Break

11:00 am

Breakout Room 1
For Owners and CEOs only: ACEs by the Numbers: Where Do You Stand?
Liz Helton, CFO, McFarlin Stanford
Steven Allie, Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 2
All attendees: 10 Must Haves for Operational Excellence
Tommy Cole, Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 3
All attendees: Temp to Perm versus H2B versus Green Cards to Citizenship
James Cali, Founding Principal, McFarlin Stanford
David Garza, Executive Coach, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 4
All attendees: Pest Curious – How to Integrate a New Profit Center
Michael Bosco & Dauphin Ewart, Executive Leadership Coaches, McFarlin Stanford

NOON - Group Photo - Spouses and guests included

12:15 pm - Enjoy Banff and surrounding areas such as Lake Louise on your own

5:45 pm  - Walk/Ride to Your ACE Happy Hour

6:00 pm - ACE Happy Hour at Designated Locations in Banff

6:45 pm - Last call and Walk to Dinner

7:00 pm - Dinner and ACE Competition - Downtown Banff - Spouses and guests included

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7 am – 10 am - Breakfast - Spouses and guests included

8 am

Breakout Room 1
For Owners and CEOs only: What bankers find attractive: How to Get Swiped Right by Lenders
Jennifer Murray, Vice President, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 2
All attendees: Gamify your Culture – Competition Creates Engagement = Results
Chris Psencik, Partner & Vice President, McFarlin Stanford
Michael Bosco, Executive Leadership Coach, McFarlin Stanford

Breakout Room 3
All attendees: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

Breakout Room 4
All attendees: Goals and Gorillas: What is getting in your way of greatness?
Megan Parker & Tracy Wallingford, Executive Leadership Coaches, McFarlin Stanford

9:00 am - Break

9:15 am - All: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Team
Presentation of How they Think Plan & Act in Today’s Marketplace & Group Activity

10:45 am - Break

11:00 am - All: Best Practices Panel: From our 2023 Award Winners, ACE Team Initiatives That Delivered Results
Jim Cali & Jason New, Founding Principals, McFarlin Stanford
Vince Torchia, Vice President, The Grow Group

11:30 am - All: The Wrap-Up & Take-A-Ways
Marty Grunder, President and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.

NOON - Departure

4:00 pm - Please plan for flight departures after 4 pm from Calgary International Airport (YYC) or anytime Saturday, November 11th.