Join Our Next Workshop
September 15-17
Holland, MI
The Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) is where the next generation of industry leaders meet to identify and pursue untapped opportunities to expand the market through social media, professional expertise, and workshops. Join us for two days of team-building activities, networking opportunities, entertaining and educational guest speakers, and much more at an upcoming event.
The Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) is where the next generation of industry leaders meet to identify and pursue untapped opportunities to expand the market through social media, professional expertise, and workshops.
Workshop Location
Pathfinder Systems
695 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland, MI 49424
Hotel Information
CMHA has a block of rooms reserved at the:
Courtyard by Marriott Holland Downtown
121 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
$199 per night
Reserve by August 28, 2026
*Please note, schedule is subject to change.
Monday, September 14 (Arrival)
- Arrival in Holland
- Optional meetup (TBD)
Tuesday, September 15 (Half-Day)
- 11:00 am Hotel Lobby for bus pickup:
Courtyard by Marriott Holland Downtown
121 E 8th St. Holland, MI 49423 - 11:45 am – Arrive at VanderWall.
- 12:00 am – Catered lunch in Training Room and welcome from Pathfinder Systems/Vanderwall/CMHA
- 1:30 pm – 1st Speaker: Marshall Bakker, CFO of Sleeping Giant Capital (finance/business decisions, etc) Think Like an Owner: Financial Decision Making for Emerging Leaders
- 15 Minute Break
- 2:45 pm – 2nd Speakers: Kelly Hollingsworth and Emily Cantor, junior partners with Warner Norcross and Judd, will present on contract law and privacy policy law.
- 3:45 PM – Wrap up/head back to Marriott
- 5:50 PM – Meet in hotel lobby to walk to New Holland Brewery for dinner
Wednesday, September 16 (full day)
- 9:30 am – Hotel Lobby for bus pickup
- 10:00 am 12:00 pm – Tiara Yachts tour
- 12:00 pm – Head to Vanderwall
- 12:30 PM – Catered lunch in Training Room / break
- 1:30 pm Vanderwall Tour words from Kurt Zink (Owner of Vanderwall) Travis Hildore (Pathfinder)
- 3pm head back to Marriott
- 4pm Networking event (TBD)
- 6:30 pm dinner at The Reservoir on the water
Thursday, September 17
Depart Holland, MI
Workshop Highlights
Interested in Getting Involved with EPG?
The Emerging Professionals Group is a dynamic network of future industry leaders. Whether you’re ready to join, want to learn more, or are interested in hosting a future workshop—we’d love to hear from you.