Firm growth doesn’t happen by chance – it happens by design. This Thursday (3/13), join Dena Alspach and Erin Murphy, AIA at SWA’s San Francisco office for an interactive workshop on finance, operations, marketing, and business development with ASLA Northern CA Chapter. Expect real talk, actionable insights, and small-group discussions – plus a virtual option if you can’t make it in person. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eUyuvyAj
CVG
建筑与规划
Grinnell，IA 1,078 位关注者
Your small architecture firm is unique. Your business challenges aren't.
关于我们
CVG's mission is to help architecture firms become better businesses. We provide financial management, leadership development, marketing and business development, organizational design, ownership transition advisory services, recruitment, and other critical business infrastructure. There are other companies who do management consulting, but CVG goes beyond that—we are focused on being a long-term partner who takes a stake in both the risk and the reward of our partners’ prosperity. We have architectural roots with an entrepreneurial drive. Our founder, Matt Ostanik, AIA, founded two successful technology companies born from his experience working in architectural firms. He observed architects struggling with business priorities, noticing that they might be excellent at design, but have difficulty dedicating time to marketing, business development and staff nurturing. When our clients want to strengthen their business acumen, CVG executes a plan for change and growth. Our impact is not only on the firm and its financial picture; but also on the lives of firm owners and employees. CVG is comprised of a team of international experts from the architecture and business fields of practice. As a location-independent firm, we work together from different cities to advise small architectural firms across the U.S. and beyond. Curious? Email Emily (at) charrettevg.com to schedule a free consultation.
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https://www.charrettevg.com
CVG的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 建筑与规划
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Grinnell，IA
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2014
- 领域
- Architecture Firms、Entrepreneurialism、Investments和Business
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833 Fourth Ave
US，IA，Grinnell，50112
CVG员工
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Tomorrow, Rena M. Klein FAIA, joins AIA Houston’s Women in Architecture Equity Series to discuss the future of firm leadership and equity. Don’t miss this inspiring event! #WiAHouston #LeadershipInArchitecture #WomenInArchitecture #EquitySeries #AIAHouston
We’re excited to have Rena M. Klein FAIA as our moderator for the upcoming WiA Equity Series Panel Discussion and leading the Equity Series Workshop - Value by Design! Rena is a nationally recognized expert in small firm practice, author of The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management, and brings over 20 years of experience as a small architecture firm owner and educator. Her expertise in finance, operations, and ownership transition will bring invaluable insights to the conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true leader in architecture! Reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/g5wbdt9h #WiAHouston #WomenInArchitecture #EquitySeries #CompensationStructure #FinancialSecurity #AIAHouston
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"Pay attention to the Realization Rate!" That’s the expert advice from Rena M. Klein FAIA, senior partner at CVG, featured in The Architect’s Newspaper article on Monograph’s 2025 Salary and Business Benchmarks Report. ? The Realization Rate is a key metric that reflects operational productivity and pricing of services, but are firms using it effectively? Rena emphasizes the need for time sheet discipline, budget awareness, and project tracking to prevent scope creep and ensure project success. ? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eJUtcrmZ
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Did you know that AIA Small Firm Exchange (#AIASFx) All-Call Summaries are available online? Any AIA member can join the Small Firm Exchange Member group and explore the library to access both current and past All-Call Summaries. ? The All-Call Summary library supports the second goal of the AIA SFx Member group: curating and disseminating the most relevant resources and information from the AIA and beyond to benefit small firms. This year I have joined the SFX National board to help advocate, curate, disseminate, and inform AIA members. Led by Chair Jeremiah Russell, AIA, NCARB, RIBA, the board includes Alyse Makarewicz, Bart Shaw FAIA, Chris Hong, Dana Ellis, Darguin Fortuna, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, Jennifer Wright, AIA, LEED, Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Julie Carpenter, Lewis Matthew Miller, Nathan Kipnis, FAIA, Paul Lewandowski, Scott Busby, Tatyana Bresler, AIA, LEED AP BD C, EDAC, and Thomas Lawrence. ? In this month’s edition, Emily Hall of CVG shares valuable insights on branding, discussing key topics such as deciding between a brand refresh or a full rebrand, naming your firm, and crafting a compelling creative brief. ? https://lnkd.in/ehtCGcYD
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The CVG community is growing! Meet Tokarski + Millemann Architects, LLC, a New Jersey-based firm focused on commercial and modern residential projects, from New Jersey to New York to Pennsylvania. This mighty team of 10 brings a variety of impressive backgrounds to the table. Check them out here: https://tm-architects.com/ #CVGPartnerSuccess #practiceofarchitecture #businessofarchitecture
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A career in architecture is a journey—one shaped by mentors, peers, and the communities we build together. This week, I had the opportunity to reflect on my career at Syracuse University's "Celebrating 20 Years: Reflections on Female Leadership" panel. Huge thanks to Women in Design & NOMAS and Lori A. Brown, FAIA for moderating a spirited discussion. It was an honor to join Linnaea Stuart, Lauren (Wong) Hibner, Pamela Howell, Erica Golden, AIA, Laura Klock Herbert, AIA, Natasha Coyle and Todd B. Rubin for this inspiring event. #WomenInArchitecture #Leadership #SyracuseArchitecture #WomenInDesign #SUAlumni
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Meet Dena Alspach, CVG’s Director of Marketing, a storyteller, strategist, and all-around brand whisperer. Some people collect stamps, but Dena collects stories—along with rocks, concert tickets, and every issue of Saveur since ’99. She blends creativity with strategy to craft unforgettable brands for our clients. Get to know the mind behind the marketing:?https://lnkd.in/eWAQRJt6 #MeetTheMinds #CVGTeam
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Our Winter FOUNDATIONS cohort is officially FULL—a huge shoutout to the incredible firms joining us on this journey. But don’t worry. The next round is just around the corner! ? Ready to level up your firm’s financial health, marketing strategy, leadership growth, and more? Fill out the form to get a heads up when the next Cohort opens for registration: https://lnkd.in/ecnPX2Mf
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Meet David Thorson—CVG's new CFO! Don’t let the buttoned-up look fool you—this guy is just as comfortable breaking down complex financial strategies as he is battling it out in a water polo match. With over 30 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategy (plus an MBA earned in Spanish in Barcelona), David is bringing his expertise to CVG to help shape our future. Get to know him: https://lnkd.in/ecpdRaxE
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Name Game Got You Stuck? Naming your A/E/C firm isn’t just throwing words together—it’s about creating a vibe that sticks. From brainstorming fire names to navigating those pesky trademark checks, we’ve got you. CVG’s Creative Studio = your branding BFF. Dive into more details with our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/emahHAmc
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