A CVBBA membership provides lower-cost training, networking with fellow brokers and access to local professionals [e.g. attorneys, CPA’s bankers, wealth managers, etc.].
CVBBA has joined forces with IBBA!
CVBBA Regular memberships now include full IBBA Membership.
IBBA membership benefits include:
- Business Reference Guide Online
- BizMiner Industry Financial Reports
- ValuSource Market Comps database
- V-Rooms virtual data rooms
- Exposure on the IBBA website
- IBBA monthly educational Webinars
- Savings on IBBA conferences and educational summits
- Access to Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) curriculum and designation

CVBBA Conferences & Events

Thrive in ’25: A Record-Setting CVBBA Conference
The CVBBA’s Thrive in ’25 Conference, held September 23–25, 2025, delivered one of our most successful events to date. With record-breaking attendance, exceptional sponsor participation, and an expanded lineup of 28+ educational sessions and IBBA courses, the conference offered unmatched value for business brokers and deal partners across the Carolinas and Virginia
Our keynote speakers provided fresh inspiration – Sonya Waddell offered sharp economic insights, and Larry Long Jr. delivered the motivational spark to “Jolt!” our members into action.
Trivia Night brought a fun sense of camaraderie, and comedian Andy Forrester kept the momentum high with plenty of laughter. It all came together to create a conference that educated, inspired, and connected our members for success.
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Board of Directors, committees, and attendees – your dedication made this event a success.
Building on the success of the 2025 conference, we’re excited to bring everyone together again in 2026 for another exceptional conference experience. Save the date: September 22–24, 2026, at the same great location – Embassy Suites, Cary, North Carolina.
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We’re bringing the CVBBA community together in Charleston for a high-impact regional event designed for those who are actively shaping deals –
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We’re bringing the CVBBA community together in Charleston for a high-impact regional event designed for those who are actively shaping deals – not just talking about them.
This isn’t just another networking event. This is where relationships are built, deals are sparked, and momentum is created.
CVBBA Charleston Regional Event
Date: April 29th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Top Golf Charleston, 5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC 29418
Limited seats | High-caliber room
Whether you’re closing transactions, building your pipeline, or expanding your network across the Southeast—this is your room.
🏌️♂️ Build relationships
🤝 Driving deal flow
💬 Leading conversations with serious operators
🏆 Friendly competition for prizes
A special thank you to our sponsor:
Matt Williams, United Community Bank (UCBI) – for investing in our broker community and helping create meaningful opportunities for connection and growth. Your support is what elevates events like this from standard… to exceptional.
Spots are limited and filling quickly.
CVBBA Members – Free, Non-Members $25 Fee – includes lunch and golf.
RSVP required by 4/23/26.
Questions? Contact Heather Valeri (843) 800 2148.
Generously Sponsored by United Community Bank
As an SBA Preferred Lender, United Community offers significant advantages, including faster loan processing and a higher likelihood of approval. The SBA team’s proven track record of helping small business owners secure timely funding speaks for itself. With nationwide reach, United provides flexible, creative financing solutions tailored to a wide range of industries.
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Some drivers of business valuations are obvious, while others sit quietly beneath the surface. Every seasoned dealmaker has a story: the business
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Some drivers of business valuations are obvious, while others sit quietly beneath the surface. Every seasoned dealmaker has a story: the business that wasn’t worth what the owner believed, the hidden risk that tanked buyer confidence, the moment you realized the value drivers didn’t match the narrative. These surprises have a way of showing up at the worst possible time.
To help address these challenges, we’re joined by Roland Davis of Davis Business Appraisers, Inc. Roland is one of the most accomplished professionals in the industry. With 20+ years of business brokerage experience, he understands the realities, pressures, and nuances brokers face every day.
He holds the elite Mergers & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation and has earned both the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award from M&A Source and the Platinum Award from the IBBA for outstanding achievement in M&A. Roland also serves on the Board of the American Business Appraisers National Network, bringing deep valuation insight and practical deal experience to this session.
In this session, we’ll cover:
– How seasonal revenue patterns influence valuation and buyer confidence
– Ways to mitigate customer concentration discounts through strategic positioning
– How to navigate private equity hurdles and the QofE firewall
– Solutions for high‑demand management gaps that weaken transferability
– How restaurant analytics shape buyer perception and valuation
If you want to sharpen your valuation instincts and learn directly from one of the most accomplished M&A professionals in the industry, this is a live session you won’t want to miss. We’ll also open the floor for your questions so you can get clarity on the issues that matter most to your deals.
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The Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association is a non-profit corporation
CVBBA is created to unite those engaged in the sale of business opportunities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia for the following purposes:
- Promote the ongoing professional development of members through educational opportunities and networking.
- Create a competitive advantage for members.
- Set the standard for ethical conduct for members.
The CVBBA is a Board Governed Member Based Organization
The Board of Directors is committed to expanding resources and tools for each member.
Over years of experience the Board has defined and provided time saving efficiencies and benefits.
These are tested benefits with proven results provided for free along with membership, or at a significantly reduced cost.
- List of Professionals
- Private Equity Info
- Virtual Data Room

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