NextGen

We sat down with ACG Detroit Board Member and NextGen Chair Antonia Giles, Associate at Dykema, to learn more about her role in NextGen and on the board. Watch the interview below.

NextGen is the next generation of business leaders and dealmakers in Detroit. Our group was established to focus on connecting young professionals in the middle-market industry with the resources needed for professional growth and development. We help strengthen the connection between young professionals and mid-to-late career professionals through structured networking, educational, mentorship and leadership opportunities.

NextGen is comprised of professionals under the age of 35 years old and is a cohort of ACG Detroit. When you join, you are an ACG Detroit member. Our membership consists of professionals across a variety of industries including private equity, M&A advisory, management consulting, lenders, legal, CPAs, corporate finance, C-Level executives, and other deal making professionals. Our mission for NextGen is to create an environment where young professionals in Detroit can interact, exchange best practices, and create opportunities while developing the future leaders of ACG Detroit. 

WHY JOIN NEXTGEN?

ACG Detroit NextGen gives you the opportunity to connect with like-minded business professionals and the leading dealmakers in Metro Detroit. The group includes:

Discounted Dues: Discounted annual membership dues are $375 for all members 35 years old or younger, discounted from $475 from our standard membership dues. 

Exclusive Programs: NextGen members receive access to all of the same programming as other chapter members plus the following programs:

• Quarterly social events at local Detroit hot spots.
• Speed Networking hosted by NextGen
• March Madness hosted by NextGen

Informative Monthly Events: Signature ACG events that feature some of the most prominent business leaders in the state, and topics relevant to a broad spectrum of businesses and industries. 

Latest News: NextGen members receive a subscription to Middle Market Growth Magazine. 

Networking Opportunities: NextGen is the ideal way to make connections with like-minded business professionals in Metro Detroit that impact middle-market business. 

HOW TO JOIN

To apply for membership, click here where you’ll be guided through our online application process.

If you have any questions about membership, please contact the following or any NextGen committee member:

Antonia Giles, Chair – NextGen 

agiles@dykema.com or 248.203.0826