The Leadership & Legacy Forum

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Kapnick Insurance | Ann Arbor

The Business Leadership Collective
Publisher/HostThe Business Leadership Collective
The Leadership & Legacy Forum
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Join us for this powerful inaugural event. It's designed to be an intense and rewarding business planning workshop with purpose.
About this Event

If you’re a business leader ready to take the next leap, join us for a hands-on, high-impact workshop led by some of Ann Arbor’s top business minds. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most: building resilient frameworks, scaling with confidence, and planning for a successful exit.

Come ready to roll up your sleeves, engage deeply, and walk away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and bold ideas. Wherever you are in your business journey, you’ll leave energized, equipped, and ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Clarify your vision, strengthen your strategy, and unlock the next phase of growth. You’ll leave with:

  • Actionable Frameworks. Practical tools to make smarter, faster decisions
  • Scalable Strategies. Insights on growing sustainably without losing control
  • Exit Readiness. A clear roadmap to maximize value when it’s time to move on
  • Fresh Perspectives. High-level insights from Ann Arbor’s leading business minds
  • New Relationships. With fellow leaders in similar situations.



The Business Leadership Collective (BLC) is an alliance of seasoned business leaders in the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County region representing some of the area's top firms. We exist to share our hard-earned experience, connect trusted peers, and collectively tackle real-world business challenges - for the benefit of our own practices as well as the wider business community we serve.


Privacy Notice: By registering for this event, you agree that your name, email address, and any other contact information you provide may be shared with all event presenters for the purpose of event follow-up and related communications. Your information will not be sold, rented, or shared with any other third parties.


Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Culture: Create a thriving, high-performance business environment
Host: Jim Hume

Info: The panel will unpack the real drivers behind building a culture that fuels performance and growth. We’ll dig into how intentional leadership, shared values, and continuous evolution can turn culture into your ultimate competitive edge. If you want a business that scales, sustains, and attracts top talent, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Structure: Build the frameworks that drive sustainable growth
Host: Amy Cell

Info: Strong businesses start with the right people in the right seats. In this high-energy, hands-on session, you’ll discover how to evaluate your team using proven tools, uncover hidden gaps and opportunities, and make confident people decisions. You’ll walk away with practical insights and actionable next steps to strengthen your team and position your business for growth.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Legacy: Position your business (and yourself) for maximum success
Host: Bari Livsey

Info: From growing your company’s worth to preparing for a smooth, profitable exit, this session covers the full arc of building, transitioning, and benefiting from your business. Bari will share strategies for increasing value now, Matt will guide you through the steps for a successful exit, and Evan will explore smart ways to put your post-sale wealth to work.


🕑: 04:00 PM
Networking BBQ: Connect with local leaders and share ideas
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kapnick Insurance, 1201 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, United States

Tickets

USD 150.00

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