BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180120 CREATED:20260429T185619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T185619Z UID:10000484-1778317200-1778335200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Opening Day Season 2026- Plant Sale 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/opening-day-season-2026-plant-sale/ LOCATION:New Growth Project\, 8605 Peterson St NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341-9514\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/plant-sale-flyer-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Growth Project":MAILTO:info@thenewgrowthproject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20251203T194006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180137Z UID:10000416-1778657400-1778662800@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-101-5-13/ 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-May.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20251203T195414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T164313Z UID:10000386-1778860800-1778868000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Create Great Leaders Annual Party 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/create-great-leaders-annual-party-5-15/ LOCATION:Midtown GR\, 123 Ionia Ave. SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_CGL-Graphic-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20260427T144209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192307Z UID:10000479-1778922000-1778932800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Revive & Thrive's Miles for Meals 5K 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/revive-thrives-miles-for-meals-5k/ LOCATION:Reeds Lake Trail – EGR Library\, 746 Lakeside Dr SE\, East Grand Rapids\,\, MI\, 49506\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MilesForMeals-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Revive &%3B Thrive":MAILTO:Info@reviveandthrive.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20260428T195519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154131Z UID:10000482-1779091200-1779098400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Candidate 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/grand-rapids-candidate-forum/ 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/2026/04/Graphic-Town-Hall-05.18.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20251203T195419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140449Z UID:10000389-1779179400-1779186600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources Workshop: Inclusive Collaboration 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-5-19/ 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/2025/12/GRC_THRW-Tina-Alonzo-Landscape-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20251203T194539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183455Z UID:10000444-1779363000-1779370200@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-5-21/ LOCATION:The Rutledge\, 120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-5.21.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20251203T194141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163339Z UID:10000433-1779897600-1779901200@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-5-27/ 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-05.27.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180121 CREATED:20260424T174915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191712Z UID:10000475-1779957000-1779962400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Beyond Benefits - Wellness That Makes Work Better 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/beyond-benefits-wellness-that-makes-work-better/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WEBSIT_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HR Collaborative":MAILTO:solutions@hrcollaborative.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251113T221510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165915Z UID:10000380-1780385400-1780399800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan CEO Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous. \n \n \n \n Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit \n \n \n \n Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes. \n \n \n \n \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-ceo-summit-2026/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WMCEO-2026-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251203T194957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191439Z UID:10000455-1780653600-1780655400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous. \n \n \n \n Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit \n \n \n \n Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes. \n \n \n \n \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-6-5/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-June-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20260429T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154218Z UID:10000483-1781004600-1781011800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:WomanUp & Celebrate Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous. \n \n \n \n Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit \n \n \n \n Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes. \n \n \n \n \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/womanup-celebrate-grand-rapids/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MWF-Logo-Icon-4c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michgan Women Forward":MAILTO:ltown@miwf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251203T194525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183503Z 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:20260618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20260427T162914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T162914Z UID:10000481-1781798400-1781805600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Ending Homelessness: A Celebration of Impact DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous. \n \n \n \n Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit \n \n \n \n Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes. \n \n \n \n \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/ending-homelessness-a-celebration-of-impact/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GRC_Ending-Homelessness-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251203T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T160108Z UID:10000425-1782207000-1782214200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you plan to sell your business at any point\, whether it’s soon or decades from now\, this four-part private webinar series provides the essential knowledge every business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Participants will discover the full range of exit strategies available\, from traditional sales to employee buyouts to family transitions\, and learn the critical steps to maximize business value and ensure a smooth transition. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip business owners with the options to make informed\, confident decisions regarding one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they may encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask our series’ experts candid questions and get real answers—while remaining completely anonymous. \n \n \n \n Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit \n \n \n \n Stay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.Protect your business\, which is likely your largest asset\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced advisors on valuation\, timing\, and deal structure.Discover the steps successful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and better exit outcomes. \n \n \n \n \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-06.23.26-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180122 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:20260430T180122 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:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251203T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183513Z 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:20260430T180122 CREATED:20251203T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T164221Z 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 CREATED:20251203T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191454Z 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 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:20260430T180123 CREATED:20251203T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183522Z 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:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180123 CREATED:20260211T164053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T151747Z UID:10000461-1787749200-1787756400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Acquisition: From Search to Purchase 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-acquisition-from-search-to-purchase/ 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/2026/02/Business-Aquistion-FInal-with-Speaker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180124 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:20260430T180124 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 END:VCALENDAR