The business community of the Lansing area joined us for the MBN Speaker Series Luncheon, The Succession Playbook, on Wednesday, February 18th, at the Capital Regional International Airport.
Watch the event now on the YouTube video shared below: Full event from start. Ben’s presentation at 16:42 into the video:
Our speaker this month was Ben Bakken, the Senior Vice President, and Lansing Market director of Tri-Star Trust Bank talking about “The Succession Playbook: Driving Value, Exit Options, and Building Your Team”. He spoke about the long game of business ownership—preparing today for the outcomes you want tomorrow. From a trust bank perspective, succession isn’t just about an eventual exit; it’s about structuring the business in ways that protect value, reduce risk, and create flexibility for owners and stakeholders.
Join us for the upcoming MBN Speaker Series Luncheon—a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow professionals.
Please let me know how many will be attending by February 13th (an estimate is ok) and whether anyone would prefer a vegetarian meal.
🎁 Don’t forget your business cards! We’ll be holding a drawing for two exciting prizes:
• A Douglas J gift certificate
• A golf excursion for four at The Majestic at Lake Walden
FUTURE Event Date to remember
March 25th, 2026 – Speaker – Former Governor Rick Snyder – CEO and Co-founder of ScenCy
Topic: Cybersecurity (11:00 am to 1:30 pm)
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Sarah Mosher
Events Coordinator
📧 sarah@michiganbusinessnetwork.com
📱 Text me at 517-525-5634
Thanks for those who attended our January 2026 Economic Forecast Breakfast:
