Event Agenda

7:30 am
“Spot the Bright Spot” Networking & Exhibit Gallery

8:15 am
Sunrise Breakfast

8:30 am
Welcome Comments

Bill Dunn, Publisher, Corp! Magazine

8:40 am
Michigan Economic Outlook

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Speaker Dr. Paul Isely – Associate Dean, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University

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Dr. Paul Isely

Associate Dean, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University

9:10 am
Revitalize Networking Break

9:20 am
“Spotlight on the Bright Spots” Panel Discussion

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A conversation with executives from Bright Spots honorees discussing their how-to success stories, obstacles faced and overcome, the steps taken to win the award. Learn how these companies put people, finances, operations, and marketing together to produce exceptional growth.

Moderator: Camille Walker-Banks – Executive Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Panelist : David King, President, Red Level
Panelist : Larry Andrus, President, Trivalent Group, L.L.C.
Panelist : Lou Goldhaber, Chief of Staff, Sachse Construction
Panelist : Michael Cooper, President, Harley Ellis Devereaux

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Michael Cooper

President, Harley Ellis Devereaux

Lou Goldhaber

Chief of Staff, Sachse Construction

David King

President, Red Level

Larry Andrus

President, Trivalent Group, L.L.C

Camille Walker-Banks

Executive Director, NPower Michigan

10:10 am
Michigan’s Economic Bright Spot Awards Celebration

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Brooke Allen

Anchor and Reporter , WWJ News Radio

11:00 am
Closing Comments