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Industry, geography, revenue and earnings ranges, and the characteristics that matter most to you.
We research and build a target list using public records, industry data, and our local network.
We approach owners directly and professionally, on your behalf and in confidence.
We assess interest, fit, and seriousness before your time is invested in a meeting.
We guide you through valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and deal structure to a successful close.
FFBA is actively involved in the region's business community. Ben Calkins co-founded the Center for Free Enterprise, which supports the growth, education, and successful transition of business owners across the Cleveland area.
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Ben Calkins has advised on hundreds of M&A transactions across the Great Lakes region over four decades. He leads every FFBA engagement personally, from first conversation through closing.
Center for Free Enterprise
North Coast Angel Fund
Ohio Venture Association
Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction
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