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West Michigan CEO Summit

June 11 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

The West Michigan CEO Summit features a lineup of regional leaders discussing this year’s theme, Leadership For the Future. Join us Tuesday, June 11 to cover topics such as supporting the next generation of leadership, overcoming divisiveness, standing out amid competition, and creating an inclusive community for diverse talent.

What to expect:

  • Panel discussions and keynote presentations with tools for business growth
  • Inspiring leadership lessons
  • The opportunity to participate in facilitated discussions on key issues
  • Networking with fellow West Michigan executives

 

Event Agenda

  7:30 a.m.        Registration, Buffet Breakfast & Networking
  8:30 a.m.        Welcome
  8:45 a.m.        Leadership Lesson Conversation – Geoffrey Miller and Ana Ramírez-Sáenz
  9:05 a.m.        Table Discussion
  9:35 a.m.        Break & Networking
  9:55 a.m.        What Executives Need to Know About AI – Chip LaFleur
10:20 a.m.        Next Generation Panel – Zach Verhulst, Emily Griffen, and Dan Ribbens, moderated by Joe Hune
10:50 a.m.        Break & Networking
11:10 a.m.        Leadership Lesson – Sara Knoester
11:30 a.m.        Leadership Lesson – Jeremy Burgin
11:50 a.m.        Buffet Lunch
12:20 p.m.        Keynote Presentation – Doug DeVos
12:45 p.m.        Closing Remarks
  1:00 p.m.        Adjourn

Cost

Online registration is now closed. Walk-in registration will be available at the door.

DETAILS

Date & Time:

June 11 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

VENUE

JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom

235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States

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Meet the Summit Chair

Ruben Ramos

Managing Partner

R&R Mechanical Services, LLC

Meet the Speakers

Headshot of Ana Ramírez-Sáenz

Ana Ramírez-Sáenz

Founder & CEO

La Fuente Consulting

Chip LaFleur

President & CEO

LaFleur Marketing

Dan Ribbens

Co-Founder

Payload CMS

Doug DeVos

Founder

Continuum Ventures

Emily Griffen

Owner & CEO

Brewt’s

Geoffrey Miller

President & Chief Operating Officer

Grand Rapids Chair Company

Jeremy Burgin

President

Nationwide Software Solutions

Joe Hune

Vice President of West Michigan and Upper Peninsula

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Sara Knoester

Founder & President

Mixed Staffing and Recruiting

Zach Verhulst

FOUNDER & MANAGING PRINCIPAL

Pure Architects

Event Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

Be Independent Bank

Segment Underwriter

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan  

Event Underwriters

Corewell Health    Priority Health

Lead Supporters

Acrisure Logo  Crains Crain's Grand Rapids Stacked Logo  Fifth Third Bank 5/3  Grand Valley State University 

Grand Rapids Magazine  Meijer  RoMan Manufacturing

Media Sponsor

WOOD TV8

Technology Sponsor

Chase Creative Audio Visual & Event Staging Services

Chamber Champions

AT&T    Disher      Ferris State University FSU
Fishbeck Engineers Architects Scientists Constructors    Gerald R. Ford International Airport   Hope Network
Rockford Construction Logo Trinity Health

Furniture Sponsor

Interphase Interiors

Small Business Sponsor

PURE Architects

Décor Sponsor

Special Occasions Event Rental & Design

Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this event in 2024? Please contact Yadira Garza-Malone to learn more.

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