West Michigan
Construction Forum
May 1, 2025 | Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Join experts from across tax, insurance and legal sectors to gain valuable industry insights into the changing construction landscape. Plus, have the opportunity to ask all of your questions in a happy hour Q&A.

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
4100 Thousand Oaks NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Who should attend?
C-Suite, controllers and business leaders
SCHEDULE
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Registration Open |
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm | Open/Welcome |
1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Keynote: Planning Ahead: What You Can Start Now to Plan for Continued Labor Shortages and Market Changes |
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm | Break |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Breakout Session: HH War Stories: Legal Analysis of Hot Button Issues Affecting Construction Projects and Contracts Breakout Session: Insurance and Fraud: Unique Coverage Options, Tax Implications and Mitigating Risk in a Rapidly Changing Environment |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Happy 'Hour' Begins |
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | General Session: Expert Advisory Panel Discussion with Q&A |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Networking and Happy 'Hour' Continue |
SPEAKERS

Jenny Waugh
Grand Rapids Chamber

Ben Hammond
Hilger Hammond

Aileen Leipprandt
Hilger Hammond

Tim Koster
BHS Insurance

Eric Smith
Doeren Mayhew

Brad Atkin
Doeren Mayhew

Sandra Kowalski
Doeren Mayhew

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