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Dealmaker Forum - April 7th, 2026

  • Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club 1601 South MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL, 33629 United States (map)

Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: April Dealmaker Panel & Networking Event

Join Tampa Bay’s top M&A professionals, private equity investors, and corporate executives on April 7th at the Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club for our spring Dealmaker Forum.

This exclusive business networking event features an in-depth panel discussion where local dealmakers will unpack recent middle-market transactions and forecast the future of the Tampa Bay deal ecosystem.

Meet Our Moderator: Dara Shareef, Shareholder and Board Director with Benchmark International

We are excited to announce that Dara Shareef, a Shareholder and Board Director with Benchmark International, will be moderating our upcoming panel discussion. Dara brings a rare, 360-degree perspective to the deal table. Over the course of his career, he has held virtually every role in a transaction, serving as a CEO, CFO, COO, board member, and venture capital investor. Because he has lived it, he understands exactly how buyers think and what operators fear. Drawing on his extensive M&A experience across industries like SaaS, healthcare, IT services, and niche manufacturing, Dara is uniquely positioned to guide our expert panelists through an in-depth conversation on Tampa Bay's middle-market ecosystem.

Event Highlights:

  • Expert M&A Panel: Gain actionable market insights from the professionals driving local capital formation and economic growth.

  • Premier Networking: Connect face-to-face with Tampa Bay's leading investment bankers, attorneys, and business owners.

Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Location: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club

Secure your spot today to connect and collaborate with the leaders shaping Tampa Bay's financial landscape.

Register today to secure your spot at this exciting event!

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