GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
David Long
Independent consultant working primarily with closely held businesses and their owners. Specialization in business value acceleration in addition to tax planning, entity structure and cash flow management. Performs business valuations for purposes...
ABOUT DAVID
Independent consultant working primarily with closely held businesses and their owners. Specialization in business value acceleration in addition to tax planning, entity structure and cash flow management. Performs business valuations for purposes including mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, divorces, shareholder disputes, litigation and sellers due diligence.
Experience
DF Long & Associates LLC, 2021– present
President
Provide business and financial consulting services to diverse clients. Specialization in business valuation, exit planning for business owners and capital financing for growth-oriented companies.
Corrigan Krause (Corrigan, Krause, Harrison, Long, Harsar, LLC) 1995-2021
Partner
Partner (19 years) of a full-service CPA firm specializing in closely held businesses and their owners. Focused on tax planning and preparation services for individuals and businesses.
Erie County Economic Development Corporation, 2024 - present
Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE)
Advisor
Education and Professional Designations
University of Dayton, 1992
Bachelor of Science, Accounting