Join us for the first annual Forge the Future Leadership Conference, proudly brought to you by BCCEDA in partnership with LBC. Hosted at the Bay Pointe Woods, this full-day, immersive conference will help you identify your leadership style, strengthen your leadership skills, and influence your role as a leader in your personal and professional life.
To sponsor the Forge the Future Leadership conference, please complete this FORM and return it via email to Kim Martin (kim@mibarry.com) or mail to BCCEDA (138 W. State Street, Hastings 49058).
Register to attend using the link on the right side of this page!
This event is proudly sponsored by:
Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance
Leadership Barry County
Lake Trust Credit Union (Platinum Sponsor)
Family Tree Medical Associates PC (Pioneer Sponsor)
Lien Public Relations (Trailblazer Sponsor)
AG Collaborative: Redefining Leadership | Unlocking Strengths
Facilitators: Greg Mutch, Abbey JohnstonIn this interactive workshop, AG Collaborative will guide participants in exploring a fresh, empowering perspective on leadership and their unique, meaningful impact. Each participant will receive their Top 5 CliftonStrengths and walk away with deeper self-awareness and practical strategies to leverage their strengths for greater leadership effectiveness.
Intended outcomes:
Develop a renewed and inspiring vision of what it means to be an impactful leader
Strengthen self-awareness and the ability to lead with greater effectiveness
Recognize the power of their unique leadership strengths
Walk away with practical tools to intentionally develop and apply their unique strengths in their work and leadership
Resources:
Clifton Strengths on LinkedIn
The Power of Strength-based Leadership
LOCAL LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION
Featuring local leaders in Barry County, the purpose of this engaging and interactive panel discussion is to demonstrate the variety of ways to leverage leadership skills for local community engagement and development. Facilitated by Leadership Barry County Alumni Jim James, this panel will focus on the "how, what, and why" for community leadership.
Panelists:Stephanie Lehman, Director, Barry County Central Dispatch
Jeff Keesler, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Barry County
Sarah VandenBurg, Clerk, Barry County
Dave Hatfield, Barry County Commissioner, Hastings City Planning Commission
Keynote speaker details available shortly -- stay tuned!
Keynote Presentation: DISHER
Full details available shortly!
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
October 16
9:00am-4:00pm
Registration: 8:30-9:00am
Bay Pointe Woods
5100 Oarie Drive
Shelbyville, MI 49344
Chamber Members or LBC Alumni
Early Registration: $125 (before September 18)
Registration: $150 (after September 18)
Table discount available for 10 or more attendees (save $3/person)
Non-members
Early Registration: $175 (before September 18)
Registration: $200 (after September 18)
Table discount available for 10 or more attendees (save $2/person)
Lunch is included with registration. Buffet-style lunch includes Bay Pointe Caesar salad, garlic rolls, Tuscan chicken, Italian Mostaccioli, roasted potatoes, and Tuscan seasonal vegetables.
Kim Martin or Nichole Lyke
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Printed courtesy of www.mibarry.com/ – Contact the Barry County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
138 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 – (269) 945-2454 – kim@mibarry.com