TOM GOLDBLATT

What’s the Deal with Deals?;  a Chicago institution for 15 years

What's the Deal with Deals? is directed at commercial bankers, private equity professionals, investment bankers, alternative lenders, transaction attorneys, and other lending or acquisition professionals who are seeking deeper insights and understanding of the markets. Tom creates panels of top dealmakers to get beneath the numbers providing insights into what is really going on in the market and what middle-market deal professionals should expect for the future. Offered approximately three times a year, What the Deal with Deals? draws hundreds to this premier networking and learning event.

Battle of the Economic Experts, a front-row seat to a fascinating conversation

Once a year Tom Goldblatt assembles a small group of top economists, writers, and thinkers to share perspectives on pertinent issues related to the US and global economy. Since its inception in 2010, he has hosted a lively conversation covering the outlook for the economy and the transactions markets, interest rate predictions, state of the deal market, outlook for inflation, and best guesses at what the coming quarters’ economic growth will look like. This event typically draws more than 200 participants eager to gain a deeper understanding of the state of the deal market.

Executives in Transition, a helping hand to industry fellows

For more than a decade Tony Nasharr of Polsinelli and Tom Goldblatt of Ravinia Capital have hosted an invitation-only seminar for executives who are looking for their next place to land. This networking event brings in recruiters who share insights and gives everyone an opportunity to meet each other as future employees, bosses, or colleagues.

Goldblatt is also a teacher and community leader.

Financial Poise™ Expert - Webinar Creator

Financial Poise™ provides reliable plain English business, and financial education to individual investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives. Tom has moderated or participated in many webinars, sharing best practices and practical advice. Financial Poise™ content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join the Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Tom’s library of webinars can be found here https://www.financialpoise.com/?s=Goldblatt

Turnaround Management Association

Tom has been a member of the Board of Trustees since March 2008. The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is a global non-profit organization of turnaround and corporate renewal professionals with more than 9,000 members in 52 chapters including 32 in North America. https://turnaround.org/

Manufacturing Renaissance

Tom is using the resources of Ravinia Capital to create an initiative with Manufacturing Renaissance. The MSS Project is working to retain, maintain, and develop manufacturing in Chicago.  https://mfgren.org/

Anti-Defamation League

Tom is a leader in the anti-hate action group and has been for more than two decades.  He is the past chairman, of ADL Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Regional Board  https://www.adl.org/