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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-7-29/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151300
CREATED:20251203T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181210Z
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SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-workshop-7-28/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151300
CREATED:20251203T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T135001Z
UID:10000403-1784530800-1784572200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:The Chamber Open
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/the-chamber-open-2026/
LOCATION:The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe\, 7211 48th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151300
CREATED:20260511T125204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T125204Z
UID:10000500-1784206800-1784212200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Security Awareness Basics – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/security-awareness-basics-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151301
CREATED:20251203T194522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160910Z
UID:10000446-1784201400-1784208600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-7-16/
LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151301
CREATED:20260519T202103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202103Z
UID:10000505-1784016000-1784046600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Blaze AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/blaze-ai-summit/
LOCATION:The Goei Center\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better Business Bureau of Michigan":MAILTO:info@mi.bbb.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151301
CREATED:20260609T174902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T174902Z
UID:10000521-1782810000-1782817200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Traction Mastermind
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/traction-mastermind/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Traction-Mastermind-Flyer-V4update-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Heileman":MAILTO:chris.heileman@eosworldwide.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151301
CREATED:20260506T185845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T185845Z
UID:10000487-1782648000-1782666000@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Break Into Your Pride- 3rd Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/break-into-your-pride-3rd-year/
LOCATION:Break Room Therapy\, 7988 Clyde Park AVE SW\, Byron Center\, MI\, 49315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Your-paragraph-text.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151302
CREATED:20260506T191530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T164958Z
UID:10000489-1782498600-1782507600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/
LOCATION:Several Locations
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151302
CREATED:20260529T165225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165225Z
UID:10000510-1782471600-1782489600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual "Health & Unity in the Community" Resource and Family Fun Fair
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/5th-annual-health-unity-in-the-community-resource-and-family-fun-fair/
LOCATION:Campau Park\, 51 Delaware Street SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151302
CREATED:20260610T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T142347Z
UID:10000523-1782399600-1782415800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Open House + Happy Hour: Grand Rapids Tech’s Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/open-house-happy-hour-grand-rapids-techs-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Tech\, 1624 Woodworth St NE\, FL 2\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151302
CREATED:20251203T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T144152Z
UID:10000419-1782374400-1782381600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum: Childcare & Public Spaces for Public Good
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-6-25/
LOCATION:The Information Center at The Rapid Central Station\, 250 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503-4005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151302
CREATED:20251203T194139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172227Z
UID:10000434-1782316800-1782320400@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-6-24/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151303
CREATED:20251203T194827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144040Z
UID:10000425-1782207000-1782214200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/
LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151303
CREATED:20260601T123520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z
UID:10000518-1782127800-1782145800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151303
CREATED:20260609T145832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T145832Z
UID:10000520-1781949600-1781982000@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Eastown Bizarre Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/eastown-bizarre-bazaar/
LOCATION:Eastown Community Association\, 415 Ethel SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastown Community Association":MAILTO:info@eastown.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151303
CREATED:20260427T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T131622Z
UID:10000481-1781798400-1781805600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Ending Homelessness: A Celebration of Impact
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/ending-homelessness-a-celebration-of-impact/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits,Complimentary Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151304
CREATED:20251203T194525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160801Z
UID:10000445-1781782200-1781789400@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-6-18/
LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151304
CREATED:20260601T123520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z
UID:10000517-1781524800-1781539200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151304
CREATED:20260507T204526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204526Z
UID:10000499-1781175600-1781184600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:West Michigan M365 User Group 2026 Q2 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-m365-user-group-2026-q2-meetup/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Q2-Meetup-West-MI-M365-User-Group-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151304
CREATED:20260429T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154218Z
UID:10000483-1781004600-1781011800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:WomanUp & Celebrate Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/womanup-celebrate-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MWF-Logo-Icon-4c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michgan Women Forward":MAILTO:ltown@miwf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151305
CREATED:20260602T173323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173323Z
UID:10000519-1781002800-1781006400@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Charting the Path Forward: Strategic Planning for Long-Term Success
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/charting-the-path-forward-strategic-planning-for-long-term-success/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChartingthePathForward-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maner Costerisan":MAILTO:inest@publicom.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151305
CREATED:20260515T171513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171513Z
UID:10000504-1780993800-1780999200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:ASE 2026 Compensation Survey Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/ase-2026-compensation-survey-briefing/
LOCATION:GVSU Innovation Hub\, 200 Viridian Drive\, Muskegon\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Survey-Briefing_Ad-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="American Society of Employers":MAILTO:hnezich@aseonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151305
CREATED:20260601T123520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z
UID:10000516-1780927200-1780941600@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151305
CREATED:20260513T134146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T134146Z
UID:10000501-1780761600-1780783200@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Women Lawyers vs. Judges Charity Softball Game
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/women-lawyers-vs-judges-charity-softball-game/
LOCATION:LMCU Ballpark\, 4500 W River Dr. NE\, Comstock Park\, Michigan\, 49312
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WLAM-Flyer-2026-LMCU.png
ORGANIZER;CN="YWCA West Central Michigan":MAILTO:dscianimanico@ywcawcmi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151305
CREATED:20251203T194957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171938Z
UID:10000455-1780653600-1780655400@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Update
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-6-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-June-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151306
CREATED:20260506T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T194125Z
UID:10000496-1780599600-1780606800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Present Your Bestie
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/present-your-bestie/
LOCATION:Gimme’s Par & Grill\, 45 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Present-Your-Bestie-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritually Vibin'":MAILTO:marketing@spirituallyvibin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151306
CREATED:20251113T221510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T173917Z
UID:10000380-1780385400-1780399800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:West Michigan CEO Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-ceo-summit-2026/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151306
CREATED:20260601T123520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z
UID:10000515-1780214400-1780246800@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T151306
CREATED:20260506T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T201313Z
UID:10000498-1779969600-1780056000@grandrapids.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit				\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Series Dates: August 19: Session 1 – The Exit Landscape & Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness (Personal\, Emotional\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business Readiness & Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution & Post‑Sale Wealth 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Anonymous Zoom Webinar 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Our 2026 speakers				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Brett Filush\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Shareholder\, Tax and Accounting 				\n				\n				\n				\n					H&S Companies 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Charles Kroll\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pilot Hill Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Dan Poortenga				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					National Christian Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Derrick McIver				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sleeping Giant Capital 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Erik Olson\, CPA\, CVA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Collete\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Float Above Ventures 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jessica Starks\, CEPA\, CBI				\n				\n				\n				\n					Exit Strategist 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mike Young\, CPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tax & Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Mya Stone\, CEPA\, SHRM-SCP				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stone Capital Partners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nevin Groce				\n				\n				\n				\n					Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nick Adamy\, ASA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Adamy Valuation 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ronen Shefer				\n				\n				\n				\n					CEO & Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					ROCG Americas 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan McCaslin\, CPA\, CIA\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Transaction Advisory Services Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					EHTC 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sarah A. Harper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner\, Norcross + Judd\, LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Scott Cousino\, CFP\, CEPA				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder & President 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Legacy Capital Planners 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Chamber Champion
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/connecting-entrepreneurial-communities-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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