Emerald Asset Management, Inc. has announced that U.S. Congressman
Patrick Meehan will present the keynote address to the close the 22nd
annual Groundhog Day Investment Forum on Thursday, February 5th
in Philadelphia. Currently serving his third term in Congress,
Congressman Meehan represents Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District,
serving on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, as well as
the Committee on Ethics. In the 113th Congress, Meehan chaired the House
Homeland Security Committee's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Meehan
focused on protecting America's critical infrastructure -- our
transportation, energy, financial and communications systems -- from
cyberattack. “Cybersecurity is a critical issue for our nation and for
every American company,” said Emerald CEO Joseph E. Besecker. “We
welcome Congressman Meehan and his are eager to hear about Washington’s
ongoing efforts to protect the Homeland, including our vital
technology-related assets,” he said. Among the investment themes for
2015 identified by Emerald is the growing attention to cybersecurity and
companies that provide related services and solutions.
The Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum has grown to become the
definitive kick-off conference for investors focusing on small- and
mid-cap companies. This year senior executives from over twenty public
and private companies and Emerald are scheduled to present, including:
Actua Corp. (ACTA), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Apogee Enterprises
(APOG), Aqua America (WTR), Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. (BMTC), Compass
Diversified Holdings (CODI), Customers Bancorp (CUBI), EPAM Systems
(EPAM), GSV Capital (GSVC), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Marinus
Pharmaceuticals (MRNS), Matthews International (MATW), Quaker Chemical
(KWR), Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (RBPAA), S&T Bancorp (STBA),
Safeguard Scientifics (SFE), Sanchez Energy (SN), Sandy Spring Bancorp
(SASR), StoneMor Partners (STON) and Trex Company (TREX), as well as the
team of portfolio managers and analysts from Emerald providing their
outlook for 2015 and the annual economic outlook presented by noted
economist Joel Naroff. A full list of presenting companies, seminars by
Emerald’s investment professionals and registration details are
available on Emerald’s website at www.TeamEmerald.com/groundhog.
Presented by Emerald Asset Management, Forum sponsors include Pepper
Hamilton LLP, Janney Capital Markets, Boenning & Scattergood, Greentree,
Trout, Ebersole & Groff LLP, and Sturdivant & Co.
Founded in 1991, Emerald Asset Management, Inc. is a diversified
investment management company that operates thru its subsidiaries
Emerald Advisers, Inc., Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Emerald
Separate Account Management, LLC, Emerald Fixed Income Advisers, LLC and
Emerald Direct Lending Advisers, LLC. Assets managed by these companies
totaled over $3.2 billion as of December 31, 2014. “Driven by
Research,” Emerald is an asset management firm providing research-based
growth-oriented and income-producing portfolio management services for
institutions and individuals.
Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Emerald Advisers, Inc.
Emerald
Fixed Income Advisers LLC
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust
Emerald
Separate Account Management LLC
Emerald Direct Lending
Advisers LLC
3175 Oregon Pike
Leola, PA 17540
717.556.8900
800.722.4123
King
of Prussia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Oceanside, CA
www.TeamEmerald.com
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