Blueprint for Growth: Success secrets from the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® winners

Join Deborah Norville, host of TV's "Inside Edition" and a panel of some of America's top entrepreneurs on 28 May at 12:00 p.m. ET for an invigorating discussion on what it takes to become, and remain, a high-growth company in an uncertain global marketplace. This Thought Center Webcast is the first in the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Leadership Series. The webcast series will focus on providing viewers with the latest information "from the front lines" on deal making and industry trends in a "Meet the Press"-style format hosted by this Emmy Award-winning journalist and best-selling author. Other webcasts in the series will focus on the impact of climate change on your business, how to conduct a successful IPO or strategic transaction and business advice on growth strategies.

The 28 May webcast will feature topics such as:

• The reality of exponential growth potential
• Building revenue the right way
• Raising capital in tight markets
• When to consider an IPO, and what are the alternatives?
• Good governance and managing risk
• The importance of quality advisors to high-growth companies

The Strategic Growth Leadership Series is a prelude to the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, held Nov. 12-16 in Palm Springs, CA. The Forum is the country's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Forum, co-sponsored by SAP America and the Kauffman Foundation, includes advice on growth strategies, how to conduct a successful IPO or examine alternatives, and how to evaluate and mitigate the impact of climate change on your business. This year's event concludes Saturday evening with the 22nd annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national awards, hosted by Jay Leno.