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MBN Speakers Series | Ben Bakken; Succession Planning Happening Next Wednesday!

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Join us for the MBN Speaker Series Luncheon, The Succession Playbook on Wednesday, February 18th at the Capital Regional International Airport, hosted in the Friendship Room near TSA in the main terminal.

🕚 Doors open at 11:00 AM
🕜 Event concludes at 1:30 PM

MBN: Tri-Star Trust BankOur speaker this month is Ben Bakken, the Senior Vice President, and Lansing Market director of Tri-Star Trust Bank will be talking about “The Succession Playbook: Driving Value, Exit Options, and Building Your Team”.  He will speak 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.
 
This session frames succession as a strategic playbook: strengthening leadership teams, aligning financial and governance structures, and keeping multiple exit paths open—whether that’s family transition, management buyout, or sale. The goal is continuity, confidence, and control—so when the time comes, the business is ready and the owner has real choices.

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

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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:

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