The Leadership & Legacy Forum

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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