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Compress your revenue cycle and maximize your chances of getting the client using Accelerent’s business development system. Accelerent is a business development platform that targets the middle market business community. Each of Accelerent’s clients is unique to its business category, and Accelerent brings them together in a variety of ways to develop relationships that lead to new business. Strong referrals from trusted advisors increase your chances of success, and Accelerent takes this idea to a whole new level.
Contact us today to find out if your business category is available.
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Marcus Manges - Regional President
574.707.5543 (Cell)
703.421.3624 (Fax)
The Indiana Pacers have been a fixture on the Indiana sports scene since 1967 and Pacers Sports & Entertainment is one of Indiana’s largest entertainment industry companies.
Some of Hollywood’s most inspirational movies were born from the world of sports. One in particular inspired not only sp......
Some of Hollywood’s most inspirational movies were born from the world of sports. One in particular inspired not only sports fans but anyone with a pulse. In 2006 Walt Disney Pictures continued their triumphant tradition of motivating sports stories with the release of INVINCIBLE. It’s a stirring football drama starring Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale, an ordinary guy who, against all odds, takes his shot at every fan’s fantasy of going from the grandstands to the gridiron. It has been described that Papale’s odds of achieving his wildest lifelong dream of playing for the Eagles as “one in a gazillion!”.
It was 1976 when this 30-year-old, a teacher and coach at his HS Alma mater, and die hard Eagles fan, decided to take on a challenge and entered the unprecedented public tryout for his beloved Eagles. Inspired by this quote from his high school coach mentor, “Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make those dreams come true”, he figured he had nothing to lose. Papale, a ten-year season ticket holder and former track star. who did not play a down of college football, not only paid the price and made the cut . . . he made history!
It was a time when Philadelphia fans were buried in 11 years of defeat, when Americans were battling the lingering effects of Watergate, the Vietnam War and a sweeping energy crisis. Ordinary people appeared badly in need of a champion from their ranks and Vince answered the call. Now, he continues to respond to the need for a motivating hero who knows what it’s like to battle and overcome adversity.
Instantly electrifying the fans and eventually winning over skeptical teammates with his gritty play, Papale helped the Eagles rediscover their winning ways. From being voted Special Teams Captain by his teammates to earning Eagles “man of the Year’ in 1978 for his numerous charitable activities Papale was an NFL sensation until a shoulder injury ended his playing career in 1979. Having now added “cancer survivor” to his bio, Papale continues to hold the record for being the oldest rookie in the National Football League (kickers excluded). He was recently honored by the Eagles and their fans and was named “Most Outstanding Special Teams Player” during a celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles 75th anniversary.
“Not often can a person see a film made about their own life’s journey,” Papale said of Invincible. “What’s even rarer is having that movie described as inspirational, motivational, and giving hope. There’s a feeling of intense pride and humility that, at times, is overwhelming.”
Vince is married to former US World Team Gymnast, Janet Cantwell, and they reside in Jupiter, FL. They have two grown children, Gabriella and Vincent. Today, he electrifies audiences and is regarded as one of the top motivational speakers on the country. The ultimate underdog continues to thrill audiences with his energy, journey & humor.
Brian Smith, Founder of the world famous UGG Australia Brand.
Graduating in 1978 as a Chartered Accountant in Aust......
Brian Smith, Founder of the world famous UGG Australia Brand.
Graduating in 1978 as a Chartered Accountant in Australia, Brian came to California looking for the next big opportunity to bring back to Australia.
While studying at the UCLA Graduate School of Management he observed that there was no sheepskin footwear in the US.
With only $500 in capital, he imported boot samples and over the next seventeen years built the UGG Australia brand into a multi-million dollar international enterprise. He sold in 1995 and the brand has continued to grow to exceed a billion dollars in annual sales for the past six years.
Brian is one of the most sought after International business leaders in the country today. He is committed to teaching entrepreneurs how to leverage their most precious assets from within, and to recognize and pursue their passions to create a fulfilling and successful life.
Brian has authored the book “The Birth of a Brand – Launching Your Entrepreneurial Passion and Soul”, is a sought after Keynote speaker and mentors small business owners.
He spends his time with his family and friends in Southern California and enjoys surfing and contributing to humanity.
When I was first approached about joining Accelerent, I was very impressed with its platform, and I am pleased that my decision to be a Partner has been most successful!
Your group is very diligent about listening to our business needs and helping WestPoint to achieve our outlined goals. In the first six months I have added new clientele and prospects because of Accelerent introductions. These clients will help contribute to our bottom line today, and for many years to come.
Thank you for all you do! I look forward to many more years of working together!
We provided more than 160 introductions in our first year alone, taking advantage of opportunities to solve clients’ issues and make ourselves look like rock stars. In return, we’ve received hundreds of introductions to date. Where we usually would expect to see 10x ROI in the B2B space, we’ve seen 50 to 70x returns through our partnerships at Accelerent.
It’s a given that when we invest the time, Accelerent helps to quickly develop strong relationships in the business community, by being intentional. For us, these relationships have developed through weekly group and one on one meetings that have led to $500,000 in new business, in just a year and a half. To my surprise though, we have also seen an acceleration in the learning curve of our sales team. By investing time, asking questions and giving to our Partners in Accelerent, our reps have gained a better knowledge of how other industries operate and how relationships lead to more efficient prospecting. We also have been able to provide Accelerent Partners access to our Pacers Business Alliance, as well as, Pacers Suites that have allowed partners to generate new leads and close over $200k in new business for them.
We joined the Accelerent Partnership with no expectations for closing new business in year one of our three year Agreement. However, we were able to achieve a 20% jump in growth from introductions made by our new Partners. In the first year, we made at least a dozen quality introductions to our Accelerent Partners. Half of those introductions were converted to new business. We were able to onboard a similar number of new clients as a result of the relationships we built with our Accelerent partners.
Since becoming an Accelerent Partner, Firefly Children & Family Alliance has secured six new corporate partners. These companies have provided unrestricted gifts, event sponsorships and gifts in kind of product or services. These partners enjoy recurring brand recognition on digital and print mediums, first access to our special events and customized volunteer experiences that demonstrate its corporate social responsibility. In addition to fundraising support, Accelerent Partners have been instrumental in communicating Firefly Children & Family Alliance's impact and introducing many area business leaders to the agency's mission. We have provided Partner companies approximately $200,000 in new business and expect this number to significantly increase in the coming year.
Accelerent Corporate Staff
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Troy Peple - CEO
703.421.2226 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Tom Lipski - President
703.421.2226 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
John C. Grantham - Vice President of Operations
703.421.2226 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Kathryn Peple - Vice President of Communications
703.421.2226 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Suzanne Lebans - Office Administrator
703.421.2226 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Baltimore, MD
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Rob McGrain - Regional President
443.506.4597 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Cate Paris - Regional Vice President, Partner Services
443.447.8991 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Vickie Johns – Regional Event Manager
443.472.5289 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Denver, CO
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Derek Dabbs - Regional President
571.639.9211 (Cell) |
Anne Cunningham - Regional Vice President, Partner Services
720.808.7141 (Cell) |
Carina Seib - Regional Event Manager
720.737.0306 (Cell) |
Indianapolis, IN
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Marcus Manges - Regional President
574.707.5543 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Brady Gilreath - Regional Vice President, Partner
Services
317.476.7729 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Aly Walton - Regional Event Manager
317.385.5555 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Kansas City, MO
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Nick Pruner – Regional President
765.337.7779 (Cell) |
Ted Ivey - Executive Vice President, Partner
Services
816.824.1369 (Cell) |
Ruby Geinosky - Regional Event Manager
816.731.0025 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Nashville, TN
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Steve Minucci - Regional President
615.512.6436 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Jessyca Myers - Regional Vice President of Partner
714.362.6126 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Eileen Cooke – Regional Event Manager
615.332.2831 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Phoenix, AZ
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Scott Crites - President, Phoenix Region
480.309.2538 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Allison Taylor- Regional Vice President, Partner Services
303.956.2280 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Andrew Lombard - Regional Vice President, Partner Services
480.516.9654 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Shannon Knight - Regional Event Manager
602.622.6540 (Office) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Washington, DC
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Michael Slone – Regional President
720.277.2540 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Ted Ivey - Executive Vice President, Partner Services
816.824.1369 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |
Lynn Wight- Regional Event Manager
727.452.9215 (Cell) 703.421.3624 (Fax) |