People First Economy, B Local Michigan, Kalsec, Southwest Michigan First, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, welcome you as we gather business owners, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and organizers from across the state of Michigan to honor a purpose-driven economy that puts people first.
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Breakfast & Coffee as a Force for Good
9:30AM - 10:45AM
Welcome and Opening Plenary
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Breakout Sessions: Building the Movement Through Student Led B Corp Projects | Conference Room
Daring to Speak Up About Racial Equity/Social Justice — Alongside your ESG Messaging | Circle Tables
Creating and Supporting People First Legislation in Michigan | Stairwell
12:15PM - 1:30PM
Lunch & Craft Beer on a Mission | Conference Room
1:45PM - 3:00PM
Breakout Sessions: Future Proofing Your Workforce: Lessons & Strategies from the Certified B Corp™ Movement | Conference Room
Using Business as a Force for Good – Tell Your Story | Circle Tables
Responsible & Local Sourcing | Stairwell
3:10PM - 3:30PM
Closing Remarks
Summit After Glow
Good For Michigan Awards
Celebrating the Michigan Businesses dedicated to making measurable change
The 2023 Good for Michigan awards will highlight four participating businesses making the most impact within this year in four categories, Good For Environment, Community, Governance, and Workforce.
Winners are chosen based on their positive impacts as measured by the B Impact Assessment and SDG Action Manager. Let’s celebrate Michigan’s growing sustainability movement and the dynamic ecosystem that advances better business practice in Kalamazoo, across Michigan, and beyond!
5:00PM - 6:15PM
Network / Live Entertainment from Venus Flytrap
6:15PM - 6:35PM
Introductions / Speaker: Carrie Yunker
6:35PM - 7:00PM
Good for Michigan Awards Ceremony
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Network / Live Entertainment from Venus Flytrap