# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Business Leadership Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: KL first annual 2026 Business Leadership Summit for clients and prospects.About this EventWelcome to the first annual Business Leadership Summit! Join us for a half-day of networking, learning, and collaboration with top financial executives from around our region. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and build connections that will help elevate your career and business. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and take your financial expertise to the next level. See you there!SESSION INFORMATIONLocation: Radisson Plaza HotelDelivery Method: Group-LiveThere will not be a virtual option availableSESSION DESCRIPTIONThe Business Leadership Summit provides expert knowledge for finance and accounting executives. Join us to plug in, recharge, and connect with other professionals in your field.SESSION OBJECTIVESBy the end of this course, you will be able to:Describe and share with your leadership teams current tax issues of relevance to their organizationsIdentify the factors that influence successful execution and identify practical strategies to align leadership, culture, and communication with desired business outcomes.WHO SHOULD ATTENDChief Financial Officers (CFO)Vice Presidents of FinanceCPAs in Private IndustryControllersCPE INFORMATIONProgram Sponsor: Kruggel Lawton CPARecommended CPE: 4 (1 BMO, 1 ECON, 1 SK, 1 Tax)Prerequisites: NoneAdvanced Preparation: NoneProgram Level: OverviewRefund Policy: You must cancel your registration within 7 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.For more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 574.289.4011 or email kl_marketing@klcpas.com.CPE CERTIFICATESCPE certificates will be based on sign-in at the conference. CPE Certificates will be issued within three weeks from the conference date and will be sent from kl_marketing@klcpas.com. Please be sure that this email is not blocked by your company firewall.We ask that all attendees sign-in regardless if you need CPE or not. For safety reasons, it is important that we can account for all our of guests.In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. State boards of accountancy, state bars, and other state regulatory bodies have final authority on the acceptance of courses for continuing education credit. Please check with your state board regarding applicability of this course towards your continuing education requirement.Agenda🕑: 07:15 AM - 08:00 AMRegistration and BreakfastInfo: Check in at the registration desk located in the Main Lobby of the hotel.  Staff will direct you to the meeting space from there. 🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksHost: Sara Sweers, CPAInfo: Welcome message from Sara Sweers, Emcee.🕑: 08:10 AM - 09:10 AMTBD🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMTimely Tax Updates from Kruggel Lawton Tax ProfessionalsHost: Kate N. Leichty, CPAInfo: During this session, Kruggel Lawton Tax Leaders will share most current and relevant Tax updates that are applicable to you.  🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMMorning BreakInfo: Morning break will be held in the Foyer.  🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AMTBD🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PMEvery Business Plan Succeeds or Fails Twice: Once on Paper, then in ExecutionHost: Jennifer Lentner, Founder, Soundtrack ConsultingInfo: Most organizations devote tremendous discipline to defining the business strategy. Far fewer devote the same discipline to planning how the organization will execute it. Whether you're integrating an acquisition, driving operational improvement, responding to changing market conditions, or executing another strategic initiative, success depends on how quickly people understand what's changing, why it matters, what's expected of them, and how they can contribute. In this session, we'll explore how leadership, culture, and communication work together as a strategic business lever that helps organizations accelerate execution. You'll leave with a new way to think about organizational performance and practical approaches you can immediately apply to help your team gain traction, sustain momentum, and protect the value of strategic initiatives.🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PMClosing and Q&AHost: Sara Sweers, CPA - Emcee
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/2026-business-leadership-summit/100001993630688055
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, meetups, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes
  - Location: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 100, max: 100, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
- **lat**: 42.2921633
- **long**: -85.5838552
- **full address**: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, 100 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Business Leadership Summit being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Business Leadership Summit takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, 100 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Business Leadership Summit?
  - **A:** 2026 Business Leadership Summit is organized by Kruggel Lawton CPAs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Business Leadership Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Business Leadership Summit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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