Recent Seminars

Kenneth J. Dalto, Dietz Property Group and the Regional Accounting Firm, Rehmann provided a great opportunity to meet new people and hear relevant ideas regarding the challenging commercial real estate market. Among the most relevant topics discussed were survival steps for troubled property, leasing and tax strategies, as well as working with the bank on distressed loans. It was a successful event for all. Click here for more information.

Ken Dalto was requested to give a presentation on "Recognizing and Reacting to Trouble in your Market" at the National Association of Home Builders 20 Group in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Dalto described how to identify market indicators and what to do for business survival, especially with banks and creditors. Strategies for real estate workouts was another topic that Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates specializes in.

Recently, Ken Dalto was invited to give a seminar on "What to do in a Real Estate Workout" in Farmington Hills, Michigan.  Mr. Dalto spoke before a group of developers, real estate attorneys and accountants.  His presentation outlined steps for business survival, that has helped numerous clients.

Ken Dalto spoke before a group at Fifth Third Bank on "Identifying Troubled Companies". He identified specific indicators of trouble in a business which can be detected one year before a financial crisis occurs.  The presentation was designed to give bankers methods of analysis not provided by financial statements. Fifth Third Bank has invited Mr. Dalto numerous times for similar speaking engagements.

Senior Consultant Eric Slone received coveted certification from the Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, the leading American Accounting and Financial organization in the business turnaround, bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring areas.

A presentation was given at Maddin Hauser, one of Michigan's most prominent law firms. It targeted how real estate developers can survive in a financial crisis.  Ken Dalto spoke and outlined what can be done to successfully facilitate a workout when a bank is involved.

Ken Dalto was invited to speak before an audience of commercial lenders at Fifth Third Bank on methods to identify troubled company loans one year before a crisis situation.  The method used is to identify specific events and behavior which usually indicate a potential deeper problem that will get worse without corrective action.

Past Seminars

The University of Phoenix invited Bruce Wood to participate in an all day session in Phoenix, Arizona on improving the school's undergraduate business curriculum.  Mr. Wood spoke about changes in the work place and business markets which are requiring an upgrade of skills and learning in order to be more competitive and innovative.

A Senior VP of Comerica recently requested that Kenneth Dalto address their lenders at the bank's Business Training Seminar. Mr. Dalto's seminar was held at the Comerica offices in Southfield, Michigan, titled "Identifying Potentially Troubled Companies One Year Before" and "Working Capital Management", with emphasis on the most important steps to obtaining maximum success.

Bruce Wood made an appearance in Farmington Hills, Michigan on "Catalysts for Downtown Economic Development" presented to Michigan municipal officials, real estate developers, architects and community art organizations.

Bruce Wood addressed a group in Jackson, Michigan on "Catalysts for Downtown Development". The seminar was given to inform municipal officials, real estate developers, architects and community art organizations on how to use art projects to catalyze downtown revitalization and economic development.

Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates, Daimler Chrysler and Bridgewater Interiors shared invaluable insights on "Partnerships - A Cornerstone of Prosperity for Major Corporation and Minority Owned Businesses," at a panel convened by the Southern Oakland County NAACP.  Mr. Dalto spoke on business development, growth and how to avoid financial troubles.

Kenneth Dalto was invited a second time to speak on "Identifying Troubled Companies" at Comerica Bank. Mr. Dalto identified critical red flags of a business that will lead to severe problems within a year or two.  The information was helpful for bankers to determine potentially troubled businesses before they reach problems in liquidity or solvency.

By invitation of Comerica Bank, Donald Britt  talked at a gathering of lenders on "Business Assessment".  The presentation covered due diligence analysis of business financial and operating areas relative to bank loans or analyzing existing business loan portfolios.

"Identifying Troubled Companies" was presented by Ken Dalto at a speaking arrangement hosted by Comerica Bank.  Mr. Dalto identified critical red flags of a business that will lead to severe problems within a year or two.  The information was helpful for bankers to determine potentially troubled businesses before they reach problems in liquidity or solvency.

Donald Britt, Consultant for Kenneth J. Dalto and Associates, spoke on "Preparing Clients to Approach their Banks in Distressed Situations'" at the Risk Management Association's Young Professionals Group networking group meeting.  He presented information on how troubled businesses should approach their lender.

Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates co-sponsored a conference on "Avoiding Credit Collapse: Proven Solutions for Under-Performing Companies."  Mr. Dalto spoke on programs for survival in troubled times.  This included programs to reduce costs, save cash and restructure the business organization.

Kenneth Dalto spoke on "Identifying Troubled Companies" at Bank One.  Mr. Dalto identified critical red flags of a business that will lead to severe problems within a year or two.  The information was helpful for bankers to determine potentially troubled businesses before they reach problems in liquidity or solvency.

Michigan National Bank invited Kenneth Dalto to speak before a group on "Identifying Troubled Companies". The information was helpful for bankers to determine potentially troubled businesses before they reach problems in liquidity or solvency. Mr. Dalto identified critical red flags of a business that will lead to severe problems within a year or two.

The principals of Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates led a seminar on "Improving Cash Management and Cash Flow" at a conference organized by the Construction Financial Management Association.  Mr. Dalto spoke on programs for survival in troubled times. This included programs to reduce costs, save cash and restructure the business organization.

At a speaking engagement hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Wood spoke on "Corporate Finance and Business Plans".  He informed the group on how to prepare a business plan and how to seek corporate debt and equity funding.

Bruce Wood gave a presentation on "Strategic Business Planning" at the Young Presidents Organization.  He spoke on growth strategy development and how to align your business to meet this objective.  Growth strategies included market positioning, product development, competitive positioning and growth capital financing.

Madonna University's Business School hosted a conference and requested that Bruce Wood speak on "Strategic Business Planning".  He discussed growth strategy development and how to align your business to meet this objective.  Growth strategies included market positioning, product development, competitive positioning and growth capital financing.

Bruce Wood was invited to speak on "Benchmarking" at Dykema Gossett Law Firm.  He gave an introduction on how to benchmark best practices in business and how to use this information in enhancing your competitive advantage.

Kenneth Dalto led a seminar on "Financial Survival and Growth Strategies for Design and Construction Firms" with the Institute for Construction Management, the education division of the Construction Association of Michigan.  The seminar provided business owners and executives with tools to analyze their business situation, cost cutting and cost control methods, business plan fundamentals, and alternative financing guides.

At conferences organized by the Institute for Construction Management, Construction Association of Michigan, Ken Dalto led seminars on "Financial Survival and Growth Strategies for Contractors".  Mr. Dalto spoke on programs for survival in troubled times.  This included programs to reduce costs, save cash and restructure the business organization.

Kenneth Dalto spoke on "Financial Survival in Times of Trouble" at a conference organized by the Institute for Construction Management, Construction Association of Michigan.  Mr. Dalto spoke on programs for survival in troubled times. This included programs to reduce costs, save cash and restructure the business organization.

Kenneth Dalto made an appearance at a seminar on "Internal & Unconventional Sources of Funds" at St. Clair Community College.  The conference is sponsored by Community and Business Services, a member of the Michigan Business Development Centers Network.

Kenneth Dalto led a seminar on "Identifying and Reaching Your Customer" at a series sponsored by Comerica, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and Wayne State University Small Business Development Center. Mr. Dalto identified critical red flags of a business that will lead to severe problems within a year or two. The information was helpful for bankers to determine potentially troubled businesses before they reach problems in liquidity or solvency.

Bruce Wood spoke on "Marketing Planning" as part of a training program at the University of Detroit's Marygrove Business School.  The training program focused on marketing, management, planning and growth strategies.

Kenneth Dalto presented a program on "Business and Marketing Consulting" at the Michigan Small Business Development Centers.  Mr. Dalto covered areas in business development, finance operations and marketing during this training program on business management and growth strategy.

Kenneth Dalto led seminars on "Identifying, Developing and Reaching Your Market" at a series sponsored by Comerica, Marygrove College's Business Management Institute, NILAC Economic Development Center, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and Wayne State University Small Business Development Center.

Kenneth Dalto headed up a 6-week marketing seminar for business owners on "Identifying, Developing and Reaching Your Market" at a program sponsored by Marygrove College and Wayne State University Small Business Development Center.  This included a comprehensive approach to market planning and market research.

Kenneth Dalto spoke on "Business Performance Enhancement" at the University of Detroit's Marygrove Business School. This seminar was presented to small business owners in Detroit on areas of management, planning, cost controls, corporate finance and marketing.