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Catholic Business Leaders Forums Resuming September 2024

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.

2024/2025 Event Speakers

Jim Hackett

Former President & Chief Executive Officer
Steelcase & Ford Motor Company

Looking Back and Leaning Forward: Lessons through Years of Mentoring

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
7:30 – 9:00am | Doors open at 7:00 am

Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave. S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Marcie Hillary

Executive Vice President,
Chief Experience Officer
Hospice of Michigan

Exploring the Role of a Catholic Health System in Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7:30 – 9:00am | Doors open at 7:00 am

Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave. S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Brad Mathis

Senior Vice President
Rockford Construction

Drawing from Catholic Formation in 
Corporate Leadership

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
7:30 – 9:00am | Doors open at 7:00 am

Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave. S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Sponsors

Title Series Sponsors

Doeren Mayhew

Premier Series Sponsors

Marge's Donut Den

Presenting Series Sponsors

Patron Series Sponsors

Jeff Meinert-Brouwers Agency

Richard and Mary Panek

Support Local Grantmaking

When you purchase a ticket, you help support the Catholic Foundation’s Leaders in Generosity Grants. Each year, the foundation awards proceeds from these forums as grants to West Michigan non-profits whose mission aligns with our funding priorities.

Highlights from 2023 Events

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.

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