Grand Rapids Chamber

Business Exchange Breakfast
2026-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Registration & Pricing

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.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit

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.

Event Sponsors

Chamber Champion

2026 Speakers

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Christine Simon

Vice President of Government Affairs

Grand Rapids Chamber

ABOUT Christine Simon

Lauren Snyder

Senior Vice President and Chief Customer & Growth Officer

Consumers Energy

ABOUT Lauren Snyder

Michael Fleck

Director of Reliability & Regional Planning

ITC Holdings Corporation

ABOUT Michael Fleck

Natalie Stewart Mitchell

SVP of Government Affairs and Campus Development

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ABOUT Natalie Stewart Mitchell

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