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October Signature Program

When
10/21/2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown 710 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Spaces left
105

Registration

Chapter Sponsor: PLATINUM
Platinum Sponsor – Complimentary Signature Programming Ticket (Limit 8 per firm)

Available to Platinum Sponsors. Eight (8) complimentary Signature Programming tickets per firm.
Chapter Sponsor: BRONZE
Bronze Sponsor – Complimentary Signature Programming Ticket (Limit 1 per firm)

Available to Bronze Sponsors. One (1) complimentary Signature Programming ticket per firm.
Chapter Sponsor: GOLD
Gold Sponsor – Complimentary Signature Programming Ticket (Limit 6 per firm)

Available to Gold Sponsors. Six (6) complimentary Signature Programming tickets per firm.
Chapter Sponsor: MEDIA
Two (2) tickets for Chapter Media Sponsor
Chapter Sponsor: SILVER
Silver Sponsor – Complimentary Signature Programming Ticket (Limit 2 per firm)

Available to Silver Sponsors. Four (4) complimentary Signature Programming tickets per firm.
Member
No charge
Non-Member – $95.00

Join ACG Western Michigan for our October Signature Program, Inside the ESOP Journey: From Succession Strategy to Employee Ownership, for a candid conversation exploring ESOPs from both the advisor and company perspectives.

Our panel brings together experienced ESOP advisors alongside business leaders at different stages of employee ownership:

Charles Kroll, CPA | Pilot Hill Advisors
Justin Stemple | Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Scott Bishop | Buist Electric
Bob Brzozowski | Wolverine Crane

The discussion will explore what makes a company a strong candidate for an ESOP, key considerations throughout the transaction and transition process, and what owners and leadership teams should understand when evaluating employee ownership as a succession strategy.

Whether you’re considering an ESOP, advising business owners on succession, or simply want to better understand employee ownership, this program will offer practical insight into what it takes to get there, and what comes next.