BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandrapids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191617 CREATED:20251203T194525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205427Z 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-6.18.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191617 CREATED:20251203T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163806Z UID:10000425-1782207000-1782214200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:ATHENA Leadership Forum 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-ATHENA-Leadership-Forum-06.23.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191617 CREATED:20251203T194139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163348Z 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-06.24.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191617 CREATED:20251203T194853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T141535Z 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_CIF-June-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191617 CREATED:20251203T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205501Z 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-7.16.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140302Z 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-The-Chamber-Open-07.20.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T195417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140459Z UID:10000390-1785227400-1785234600@grandrapids.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_TCW-Graphic-July-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163359Z UID:10000435-1785340800-1785344400@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-07.29.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20260211T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130405Z UID:10000379-1786019400-1786039200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Housing 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-housing-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Richard M. DeVos Center\, GVSU’s Pew Campus\, 401 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GRC_WMHS-2026-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T175813Z UID:10000456-1786096800-1786098600@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-8-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-August-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180141Z UID:10000417-1786545000-1786550400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber 101 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-8-12/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chamber-101-August.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20260211T164115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191458Z UID:10000462-1787128200-1787137200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies/ LOCATION:Anonymous Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BusinessTransitionGraphicFinal-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162849Z UID:10000412-1787137200-1787144400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Forum 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-8-19/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-OutPro-08.19.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205510Z UID:10000447-1787225400-1787232600@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-8-20/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-8.20.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191618 CREATED:20251203T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163407Z UID:10000436-1787760000-1787763600@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-8-26/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-08.26.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210233Z UID:10000420-1787904000-1787911200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-8-28/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_CIF-August-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205525Z UID:10000440-1788422400-1788429600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Breakfast 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-breakfast-9-3/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BEX-SEPTEMBER-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T141656Z UID:10000428-1788451200-1788458400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Minority Contractors 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-minority-contractors-9-3/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Economic Growth,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-WMMC-09.03.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T175820Z UID:10000457-1788516000-1788517800@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-9-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-September-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132910Z UID:10000415-1789027200-1789034400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Latina Connect 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/latina-connect-9-10/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-Latina-Connect-09.10.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T195254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195254Z UID:10000408-1789045200-1789057800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:LeadUp Fall Cohort Kickoff 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/leadup-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NEW-Graphic-Lead-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T195328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195328Z UID:10000411-1789390800-1789403400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Women In Leadership Fall Cohort Kickoff 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/women-in-leadership-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Women-In-Leadership-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163542Z UID:10000423-1789461000-1789468200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Growth 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-growth-workshop-9-15/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BGW-09.15.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191619 CREATED:20251203T194549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205532Z UID:10000448-1789644600-1789651800@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-9-17/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-9.17.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T195142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T143008Z UID:10000384-1789975800-1789981200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Breakfast With Legislators 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/breakfast-with-legislators-9-21/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_BWL-September-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T195337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200449Z UID:10000407-1790077500-1790096400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Fall Cohort Kickoff 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/emerging-leaders-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-Emerging-Leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T195422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140509Z UID:10000391-1790670600-1790677800@grandrapids.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-workshop-9-29/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_TCW-Graphic-September-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T194133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163417Z UID:10000437-1790784000-1790787600@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-9-30/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-09.30.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T194950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T175828Z UID:10000458-1790935200-1790937000@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-10-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-October-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T191620 CREATED:20251203T193958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180146Z UID:10000418-1791358200-1791363600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber 101 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \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 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Simon \n \n \n \n Vice President of Government Affairs \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Christine Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Snyder \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer \n \n \n \n Consumers Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Snyder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Fleck \n \n \n \n Director of Reliability & Regional Planning \n \n \n \n ITC Holdings Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Michael Fleck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Stewart Mitchell \n \n \n \n SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development \n \n \n \n Switch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-10-7/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chamber-101-October.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR