Business Leader Luncheon
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Join us for an inspiring afternoon designed exclusively for West Michigan’s business leaders. The business community has been extraordinarily generous to Mel Trotter Ministries, and we want to give back by hosting you for a complimentary catered lunch and networking event. Connect with fellow business leaders, hear about MTM program impact, and gain insights on current economic trends from our keynote speaker Mitchell Stapley, Director of Macro Strategy for Red Cedar Investment Management. Come discover how your organization can partner with MTM and like-minded professionals to inspire transformational change in West Michigan.
Meet our Keynote Speaker: Mitchell Stapley
Mitchell L. Stapley is the Director of Macro Strategy for Red Cedar Investment Management. Prior to joining Red Cedar, Mr. Stapley was the Chief Investment Officer for Clear Arc Capital (a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank).
Previously, Mitch was the Chief Fixed Income Officer for Lyon Street Asset Management, a subsidiary of Old Kent Bank, which was acquired by Fifth Third. Mitch has served on the Investment Committee for the Western Michigan Endowment Fund and the Investment Committee for Albion College.
Mitch is a CFA charter holder and a past president of the CFA Society – West Michigan.
Date & Time
Thursday, March 12, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
Mel Trotter Ministries
225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Overview
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Networking and Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Program featuring welcome remarks, MTM overview, guest testimony, keynote address on economic trends, and workforce development highlights
1:00 PM: Optional tour of the Mission
