Catholic Business Leaders Forums
Trusted Voices with Fresh Perspectives
The Catholic Business Leaders Forums provide a fruitful environment for Catholic business professionals in West Michigan to exchange ideas and foster connections. Hosted by the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, this series of forums features local leaders speaking on topics from business to healthcare to community. Join our Catholic community for these unique opportunities for thoughtful conversation and professional development.
Faith at Work: Reflections From the Catholic Business Leader Forum
2026/2027 Breakfast Forums
Registration for the 2026/27 Series will open in August.
David Michael Phelps
President
Harmel Academy
Looking Back and Leaning Forward: Lessons through Years of Mentoring
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 am
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 am | Doors open at 7:00 am
Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave. S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Deacon Lawrence Duthler
President and Co-Owner
Sun Title
Exploring the Role of a Catholic Health System in Promoting Community Health
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 am
John Bursch
Vice President of Appellate Advocacy Alliance Defending Freedom
Owner of Bursch Law PLLC
Catholic author
Drawing from Catholic Formation in
Corporate Leadership
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
7:30 – 9:00 am
Support Local Grantmaking
When you purchase a ticket, you help support the Love & Charity grant program. Each year, the foundation awards proceeds from these forums as grants to West Michigan non-profits whose mission aligns with our funding priorities.
Sponsors
The Catholic Business Leaders Forums are made possible by the generous support of sponsors. A sponsorship not only connects your company with hundreds of local Catholic business leaders, it also helps advance our Love & Charity grant program, strengthening vital ministries across West Michigan.
Title Series Sponsors
Premier Series Sponsors
Brad and Andola Mathis
Presenting Series Sponsors
Patron Series Sponsors
Richard and Mary Panek
Jeff Meinert-Brouwers Agency
New in 2022!
A portion of each ticket sale or sponsorship will fund the “Leaders in Generosity Grant,” awarded to a non-profit in West Michigan whose mission aligns with the Foundation’s funding priorities.