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SUMMARY:Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					 \nJoin us as we highlight the ATHENA principle of fierce advocacy with Alison Mast\, Market Leader at Marsh Risk. \nAlison will lead a candid conversation on navigating career\, family\, and financial decisions with confidence. Drawing from her experience leading a major wealth management business while raising four young children\, she will share practical strategies for making it work\, from building financial clarity and making intentional tradeoffs with your time to staying engaged in the decisions that shape your future. You’ll leave with practical insights to reduce financial stress\, strengthen your confidence\, and create a life aligned with your priorities and goals. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand what you own\, owe\, and spend to make confident financial decisions.\nBe intentional with your time and priorities.\nStay actively involved in the financial and life decisions that shape your future.\nTake practical steps towards financial independence.\n\n  \nPlus: Panel Discussion – Navigating Career\, Money\, and Life with Intention\nThis panel brings together leaders in finance\, law\, and philanthropy for a candid conversation on how women navigate career growth\, financial well-being\, and personal responsibilities in real time. Hear from featured panelists: \n\nLauren DeHaan Brennan\, Investment Advisor\, NPF Investment Advisors\nDanielle R. Brown\, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer\, Grand Rapids Community Foundation\nRaquel Sportel\, Associate\, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP\n\nCome connect with fellow leaders for a morning of insight\, encouragement\, and practical strategies to help you lead and live with greater confidence and clarity. \nMeet our speakers\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Alison Mast				\n				\n				\n				\n					Market Leader 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Marsh Risk 				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									ABOUT Alison Mast\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Danielle R. Brown				\n				\n				\n				\n					Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grand Rapids Community Foundation 				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									ABOUT Danielle R. Brown\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Lauren DeHaan Brennan				\n				\n				\n				\n					Investment Advisor 				\n				\n				\n				\n					NPF Investment Advisors 				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									ABOUT Lauren DeHaan Brennan\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Raquel Sportel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Associate Attorney 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									ABOUT Raquel Sportel\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\nEvent Sponsors\nPremier Sponsor \n																\n															 \nFinalists Reception \n																\n															 \nProgram Underwriter \n																\n															\n																\n															 \nLead Supporter \n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															 \nChamber Champion \n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															 \nToast Supporter
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/
LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources
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SUMMARY:Stitch by Stitch - Weaving Innovation into Your Family Business
DESCRIPTION:Longevity in family business doesn’t happen by standing still\, it’s earned through continual reinvention and a culture that welcomes new ideas. \nAt the heart of enduring enterprises is a blend of entrepreneurial spirit\, creative problem-solving\, and the confidence to evolve while honoring the past. \nSeaman Corporation exemplifies this mindset. From its origins sewing lace on baby diapers to becoming a global provider of high-performance industrial fabrics\, the company’s history is defined by reinvention and innovation. \nJoin us for an inside look at how this multigenerational business has built a culture that embraces change\, navigates transitions\, and positions the organization for long-term growth. \nOur featured speaker\, Richard Seaman\, will share reflections from his decades of leadership and reveal how the company embeds innovation into its operating rhythm through: \nStrategic planning that anticipates shifts in markets and technology\nDigital and operational tools that unlock new opportunities\nLeadership practices that encourage creativity and collaboration\nPurposeful next-gen pathways that bring fresh thinking into the business \nYou’ll gain practical guidance for cultivating a culture where innovation thrives\, helping your family business stay relevant\, agile\, and future-ready.
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/stitch-by-stitch-weaving-innovation-into-your-family-business/
LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Business Alliance":MAILTO:fba@fbagr.org
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