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McKinley Acquisition Corp. and Belay Global to Host SPAC Bootcamp at CBIZ on April 9, 2026, Bringing Together Capital Markets Leaders and Advisors
The half day in-person and virtual event includes top experts who will deliver real world guidance on SPAC formation, the SEC process, and public company readiness for target companies NEW YORK, NY, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McKinley Acquisition Corp. and Belay Global, a SPAC platform company, today announced they will host an in-person and virtual SPAC Bootcamp on April 9, 2026, bringing together leading experts across banking, legal, investor relations and financial communications, ac
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