BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177261@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260814T063333Z DTSTART:20260819T083000Z DTEND:20260819T110000Z SUMMARY:Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies DESCRIPTION:Registration &\\; Pricing\\n \\n If you plan to sell your business at any point\\, whether it’\\;s soon or decades from n ow\\, this four-part private series provides the essential knowledge ever y business owner needs before putting their company on the market. Partic ipants 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 transit ion. This series is specifically designed to prepare and equip busines s owners with the options to make informed\\, confident decisions regardi ng one of the most significant financial and emotional transitions they m ay encounter in their lifetime. Participants will also have the opportun ity to ask our series’\\; experts candid questions and get real answ ers—while remaining completely anonymous. \\nWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Exit\\nStay in control by understanding your options before you’re forced to act.\\nProtect your business\\, which is likely your largest asset\\, while learning to grow it and exit on your terms.\\nLear n how to avoid costly mistakes by gaining insight from experienced adviso rs on valuation\\, timing\\, and deal structure.\\nDiscover the steps suc cessful owners take years in advance to intentionally build value and bet ter exit outcomes.\\nSeries Dates:\\nAugust 19: Session 1 – The Exit La ndscape &\\; Buyer RealitySeptember 2: Session 2 – Owner Readiness ( Personal\\, Emotional\\, Financial)September 16: Session 3 – Business R eadiness &\\; Value CreationSeptember 30: Session 4 – Deal Execution &\\; Post‑Sale Wealth\\n8:30 am – 11:00 am: Hosted on the Zoom We binar platform for anonymity.\\nFeatured Panelists\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n .elementor-29885 .elementor-element.elementor-e lement-23e4d7e1{--display:flex\\;--flex-direction:column\\;--container-wi dget-width:100%\\;--container-widget-height:initial\\;--container-widget- flex-grow:0\\;--container-widget-align-self:initial\\;--flex-wrap-mobile: wrap\\;box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0\\, 0\\, 0\\, 0.25)\\;--padding- top:0px\\;--padding-bottom:0px\\;--padding-left:0px\\;--padding-right:0px \\;}.elementor-29885 .elementor-element.elementor-element-23e4d7e1:not(.e lementor-motion-effects-element-type-background)\\, .elementor-29885 .ele mentor-element.elementor-element-23e4d7e1 > .elementor-motion-effects-con tainer > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-color:var( --e-global -color-74096e7 )\\;}.elementor-29885 .elementor-element.elementor-element -23e4d7e1:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0\\, 0\\, 0\\, 0.1)\\;}. elementor-29885 .elementor-element.elementor-element-31f18be0{--display:f lex\\;--gap:5px 5px\\;--row-gap:5px\\;--column-gap:5px\\;--margin-top:0px \\;--margin-bottom:10px\\;--margin-left:0px\\;--margin-right:0px\\;--padd ing-top:30px\\;--padding-bottom:30px\\;--padding-left:30px\\;--padding-ri ght:30px\\;}.elementor-widget-theme-post-title .elementor-heading-title{c olor:var( --e-global-color-primary )\\;}.elementor-29885 .elementor-eleme nt.elementor-element-3249a5d9{text-align:start\\;}.elementor-29885 .eleme ntor-element.elementor-element-3249a5d9 .elementor-heading-title{color:va r( --e-global-color-text )\\;}.elementor-29885 .elementor-element.element or-element-3249a5d9 > .elementor-widget-container{margin:0px 0px 10px 0px \\;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( --e-glo bal-color-primary )\\;}.elementor-29885 .elementor-element.elementor-elem ent-9675dc .elementor-heading-title{font-size:1.125rem\\;text-transform:u ppercase\\;color:var( --e-global-color-text )\\;}.elementor-29885 .elemen tor-element.elementor-element-4ab384a2 .elementor-heading-title{color:var ( --e-global-color-text )\\;}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-29885 .el ementor-element.elementor-element-9675dc .elementor-heading-title{font-si ze:16px\\;}} \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Robert Roth \\n \\n \\n \\n Executive Chairman \\n \\n \\n \\n RoMa n Manufacturing \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \ \n \\n Jeff Disher \\n \\n \\n \\n Chairman of the Board \\n \\n \\n \\n DISHER Corp. \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Joe Dyer \\n \\n \\n \\n President \\n \\n \\n \\n DISHER Corp. \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n N ate Heyboer \\n \\n \\n \\n Owner/CEO \\n \\n \\ n \\n DHE Plumbing &\\; Mechanical \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Nate Koetje \\n \\n \ \n \\n Chief Executive Officer \\n \\n \\n \\n Fey en Zylstra \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Amanda VanFossen \\n \\n \\n \\n Williams Family Investments \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \ \n \\n \\n \\n \\nOur 2026 speakers\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Nick Adamy\\, AS A \\n \\n \\n \\n Managing Director \\n \\n \\n \\n Adamy Valuation \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\ n \\n \\n \\n Brian Balke\\, CFP\\, CIMA \\n \\n \\n \\n Vice President\\, Senior Portfolio Manager &\\; Wealth Advi sor \\n \\n \\n \\n Legacy Trust \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Jessica Collete\\, CEPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Founder &\\; CEO \\n \\n \\n \\n Float Above Ventures \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Scott Cousino\\, CFP\\, CEPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Founder &\\; President \\n \\n \\n \\n Legacy Capital Planners \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Brett Filush\\, CPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Shareholder\\, Tax and Accounting \\n \\n \\n \\n H& \\;S Companies \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\ n \\n Nevin Groce \\n \\n \\n \\n Partner - Direct or of Owner Engagement \\n \\n \\n \\n Globo Advisors \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Sarah A. Harper \\n \\n \\n \\n Partner \\n \\n \\n \\n Warner\\, Norcross + Judd\\, LLP \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Bill Harrison\\, CFP \\n \ \n \\n \\n Wealth Advisor \\n \\n \\n \\n Legac y Trust \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\ n Tracey Hornbeck \\n \\n \\n \\n President &\\; C EO \\n \\n \\n \\n Legacy Trust \\n \\n \\n \ \n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Charles Kroll\\, CPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Managing Director \\n \\n \\n \\n Pilot Hill Advisors \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \ \n \\n \\n Ryan McCaslin\\, CPA\\, CIA\\, CEPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Transaction Advisory Services Partner \\n \\n \\ n \\n EHTC \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Derrick McIver \\n \\n \\n \\n Founder &a mp\\; Managing Partner \\n \\n \\n \\n Sleeping Giant Cap ital \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Erik Olson\\, CPA\\, CVA \\n \\n \\n \\n Tax &\\; Advisory Services Partner \\n \\n \\n \\n EHTC \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Dan Poorteng a \\n \\n \\n \\n Vice President \\n \\n \\n \\n National Christian Foundation \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Ronen Shefer \\n \\n \\n \\n Founder &\\; Author of the Graduate Level of Business Ownershi p \\n \\n \\n \\n Globo Advisors \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Jessica Starks\\, CEPA\\, CBI \\n \\n \\n \\n Exit Strategist \\n \\n \\n \\n Transworld Business Advisors | Exit Factor \\n \\n \\ n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Mya Stone\\, CEPA\\, SHRM-SCP \\n \\n \\n \\n Founder &\\; Managing Partner \\n \\n \\n \\n Stone Capital Partners \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Mike Young\\, CPA \\n \\n \\n \\n Tax &\\; Advisory Services Partner \ \n \\n \\n \\n EHTC \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\ n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\nEvent Sponsors\\nChamber Champion\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\nResource Parnter\\nhttp s://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/grand-rapids/events/business- transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies-2026-08-19 LOCATION:grandrapids.org URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/grand-rapids/events/business-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies-2026-08-19 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR