The Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) Southeast Michigan Chapter will host its 4th annual Southeast Michigan Business Owner Forum on November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Orchard Lake Country Club, located at 5000 W Shore Dr., West Bloomfield, MI 48324. The half-day event is designed for business owners and focuses on how to grow a stronger, more valuable, and more transferable business.
The forum will feature panels with business owners, TED Talk-inspired sessions, and a fireside chat with an owner who recently exited their business. Attendees will hear firsthand from peers and industry experts about the challenges other owners have faced and the innovative solutions they found. Exit planning professionals, including financial advisors and business consultants, will have the opportunity to network with other advisors and entrepreneurs on topics related to exit planning.
The event matters because it addresses a critical gap in the business community: many owners are so focused on day-to-day operations that they neglect the strategic planning needed to eventually transition out of their companies. By bringing together owners who have already navigated an exit and advisors who specialize in exit planning, the forum provides practical insights that can help owners maximize value and ensure their businesses are transferable when the time comes.
For business owners in Southeast Michigan, the forum offers a rare chance to learn from peers who have successfully exited and to connect with professionals who can guide them through the complex process of preparing a business for sale or succession. The inclusion of a fireside chat with a recently exited owner is particularly valuable, as it provides candid, real-world perspective on what works and what doesn't.
Exit planning professionals also benefit, as the event facilitates networking and knowledge-sharing among advisors who serve business owners. This collaborative environment can lead to better outcomes for clients and a stronger ecosystem of support for entrepreneurs in the region.
Those interested in learning more about EPI Southeast Michigan and the Business Owner Forum can visit the EPI site for additional details. The event is part of EPI's broader mission to serve professional business advisors' educational and resource needs, and its Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) credential program is the most widely endorsed professional exit planning program in the world.
