We're pleased to have radio show host and author Mike Suman joining us for our Business Matters--The Breakfast Series on December 18 to talk about the importance of innovation in all stages of business!
Mike Suman is the owner of Product Marketing Development, LLC and the author of Should Your Idea Become A Business. Suman has developed and patented 50 products including eDisplay Holder, SafePocket, and iLean. Prior to starting Product and Market Development, Suman was Group Vice President for Johnson Controls Automotive where he focused on marketing, business development, PR, eCommerce, and IT. He is a board member and volunteer for several inventor networks and host a weekly radio show on WGVU called "Innovation Talk."
Click here to see a recent WGVU TV interview with Mike regarding innovation tips and tools for individual inventors and corporate innovation teams. Then register today to join us for the last of our 2012 breakfast series!
Plus, you'll hear a community update from Kris Larson, Downtown Development Authority. Kris was recently featured in Rapid Growth Media, Grand Rapids at a Tipping Point.
Each month Breakfast Series speakers present different topics and offer new insights that can help you grow your business. Clearly this is a “don’t miss event!” Join us on Tuesday December 18… and stay tuned for the 2013 line up!
December 18: Innovation - Why It’s Critical in All Stages of Business — Mike Suman, Product & Market Development, LLC
Plus, a community update from Kris Larson, Downtown Development Authority.
Time | 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Location | The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 South Division Ave SW
Cost | $18 members, $25 future members (includes hot breakfast)
Update 12.17.12! Online registration is closed, but we're still taking reservations. Call the RSVP hotline, 616.771.0303, to get lined up to hear Mike Suman talk tomorrow about innovation!
Contact Janet Wyllie at wylliej@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0331 for more information.
If you're interested, a recap of the November breakfast with MLive’s Dan Gaydou can be found at The Buzz on our website.