BNY Mellon Investment Strategy Expert to Address Economic Outlook At Association for Corporate Growth Orange County Networking Event.

TUSTIN, Calif. -- The Association for Corporate Growth Orange County Chapter (ACG OC) has invited Chris Sheldon, director of investment strategy at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, to discuss the long-term implications of recent Federal policy measures on capital markets, global growth, and inflation on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the Westin Hotel in Costa Mesa.

Sheldon will address investors' concerns at ACG OC's monthly evening event, which will feature open networking with many of Orange County's leading deal makers and service providers, as well as cocktails and appetizers followed by structured networking and his presentation.

ACG OC president Lloyd Miller, Western Region director of business development for CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., commented, "Sheldon has, and continues to make, great market calls in this challenging environment because of his solid grasp of the intricacies of government policies and their effect on the economy and financial markets is second to none. I know our members and their guests will find this an insightful and compelling event."

Tom Hopper, wealth advisor, BNY Mellon Wealth Management and member of the ACG OC Board of Directors, added that, "Sheldon's presentation is an excellent opportunity for ACG members and guests to learn where professional investors are allocating their capital. And, as typical of all ACG OC functions, it's a great opportunity to find the leads and resources business leaders need to deliver results in this economy."

The ACG OC November event is free to members, $25 to members who register after November 9, and $50 for non-members. For registration information, please register on-line at www.acgoc.org (credit card required).

ACG OC Platinum Sponsors include CBIZ/MHM; First Financial Bank; Hein & Associates; Houlihan Lokey; RSM McGladrey; Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth; and Tatum, LLC.

ACG OC Gold Sponsors include Aon Risk Services Inc; Ballenger Cleveland & Issa; LLC; BDO Seidman, LLP; BusinessWire; Daly-Swartz PR; First Bank; Gibson Dunn & Crutcher; Globalview Advisors, LLC; Grant Thornton LLP; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Merrill Corporation; McGladrey Capital Markets, LLC; Robert Half International; Rothstein Kass; Snell & Wilmer; Sunwest Bank; Union Bank; DL*c Inc.; and Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation.

About ACG Orange County

Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (http://www.acgoc.org) is a global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today, ACG stands at more than 10,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 51 chapters in North America and Europe.