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• WEBINAR: Mastering Staffing Industry M&A Deals: Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Economic Landscape

  • When
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  Industry professionals discuss the challenges and opportunities in Staffing Industry M&A in a newly uncertain macro-economic environment – and highlight the need for strong strategies to increase the chances of achieving dealmaking success.

  Join the New York Staffing Association for a webinar discussing current market conditions and tactics that contribute to profitable M&A deals for staffing firms. We will cover:

  • Key Contributors to a Strong Staffing M&A Market in 2025
  • Notable Subsectors in Staffing
  • Types of Deals
  • De-Risking Your Deal
  • Role of Reps and Warranties Insurance
  • Key Terms and General Leverage Metrics for Financing Transactions
  • Raising Financing
  • The Role and Value of Quality of Earnings Reports
  • The Changing Dynamics of Due Diligence: Cybersecurity, Customer Sustainability, and More

  Speakers:

  Chad Gardiner, Director of Investment Banking, leads Bridgepoint’s efforts in the staffing sector. During his 23 years of prior experience, Chad was responsible for 70 M&A and capital raising transactions, successfully moving more than $8 billion in capital for investment banking firms including KPMG Corporate Finance in Chicago, Capstone Headwaters, Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank. Chad was instrumental in leading advisory and execution for numerous staffing deals – notably, Chad led efforts on Bridgepoint’s sale of LRS Healthcare to Jackson Healthcare and recapitalization of Atlas MedStaff. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Chad earned a B.S. in accounting, was a Golden Key National Honor Society member and is FINRA series 7, 79, 63, 24 and 28 licensed.

  James Rieger is a partner at Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, New York, NY. Tannenbaum Helpern is a 45 year old general practice law firm centered on providing solutions to entrepreneurs, investors and institutions. James has over 25 years’ experience with a broad corporate and securities law practice, with a focus on the staffing and distribution industries, and represents public and private companies, hedge funds, merchant banks, private equity funds, exchange traded funds, venture capital funds, investment banks, underwriters, and private investors in many types of transactions, including public and private debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, mergers, acquisitions, fund formation, activist investments, restructurings and divestitures of assets and divisions. James is a past Chairman of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the Business Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

  Registration Fees:

  NYSA Members: No Charge
  Non-Members: $60 per person

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  Cancellations will be accepted via email by September 7, 2025.

  No Refunds after September 7, 2025. No-shows will be billed.

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• VIRTUAL TRAINING: Sales Leadership with Purpose - Empowering Teams Through Meaningful Feedback

  • When
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

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  This training program is designed for staffing industry leaders who want to drive results by inspiring their teams through purpose, clarity, and honest accountability. Participants will learn how to lead with meaning, connecting day-to-day sales activity to the bigger mission of changing lives through employment.

  The program focuses on:

  • Values-based leadership that motivates recruiters and sales reps
  • How to give honest, real-time feedback that drives performance and trust
  • Coaching conversations that correct without discouraging
  • Turning metrics into teachable moments, not just pressure points
  • Creating a culture where feedback is expected, respected, and impactful

  Leaders will leave with actionable tools to align their team’s effort with mission-driven goals, building performance, engagement, and purpose in every placement.

  Speaker: Claudette Cunitz, Sales Strategist/Business Coach/Sales Trainer/Speaker

  Meet Claudette Cunitz, a highly accomplished sales coach and trainer with a proven track record of driving exceptional results. With 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, Claudette has honed her expertise in developing sales teams and individuals to achieve peak performance.

  Known for her dynamic and engaging training style, Claudette has a unique ability to inspire and motivate sales professionals to reach their full potential. She possesses a deep understanding of sales methodologies, market dynamics, and customer psychology, allowing her to tailor a coaching approach to meet the specific needs of each individual or team.

  Through her comprehensive training programs, Claudette empowers sales professionals with the latest strategies and techniques to excel in today's competitive landscape. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, effective communication, and leveraging sales psychology to drive sales success.

  With a passion for continuous improvement and learning, Claudette stays up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring coaching methods are always relevant and impactful. Her clients consistently praise her ability to deliver tangible results, with increased sales performance and revenue growth.

  Registration Fees:

  NYSA Members: $65 per person

  Non-Members:  $80 per person

  
  

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• NYSA Holiday Party & Annual Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, December 04, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
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  Our holiday party is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with staffing industry colleagues and clients during the busy holiday season.  During the party, we will also conduct NYSA's Annual Meeting where we will ask all members to vote on the Board of Directors for 2026. 

  This year's event will also feature a legislative update from NYSA's lobbyists from Constantinople & Vallone Consulting and NYSA's General Counsel Jason Klimpl from Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP.  

  Event Agenda:

  3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  Registration & Networking

  4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  NYSA Annual Meeting & Legislative Update

  5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  Cocktail Party
  (Open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres)

  We look forward to having you join us to kick off the holiday season and induct our 2026 Board Members!

  Industry Partners:  We are accepting sponsors for this event!  Please visit our sponsorship page for more information.
  

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• SPONSORSHIPS: 2025 Holiday Party & Annual Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, December 04, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

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  Industry Partners, please consider sponsoring our annual Holiday Party and Annual Meeting.  Our holiday party is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with staffing industry colleagues and clients during the busy holiday season.  This year's event will include the NYSA Annual Meeting, a legislative update from our new lobbying firm and a cocktail reception. 

  Sponsorships are available in three levels:

  Nutcracker Sponsorship - $1,500

  • Four complimentary registrations to the Holiday Party
  • Opportunity to have a 6-foot table at the event
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  Sugar Plum Sponsorship - $1,000 

  • Two complimentary registrations to the Holiday Party
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  Gum Drop Sponsorship - $500

  • One complimentary registrations to the Holiday Party
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