BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – March 12, 2007- Patrick O’Keefe, managing founder of O’Keefe & Associates, a transactional financial consulting firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan has been selected by the United States Small Business Administration as Michigan’s Financial Services Champion of the Year for 2007 for his firm’s efforts in securing financing for companies struggling in the Michigan economy.
 
Mr. O’Keefe will receive the award at the third annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing.  Governor Jennifer Granholm will present the award at this black tie event.

O’Keefe & Associates has recently received national awards for its efforts in selling, financing and operational turnaround management for middle market companies serving Michigan.

O’Keefe & Associates is a financial consulting firm specializing in turnaround consulting, corporate finance, debt restructuring, business valuations, litigation support, creditor and bankruptcy services, forensic accounting, and due diligence on strategic transactions.