2017 The Mennonite Business Conference Agenda

The Mennonite Business Conference

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Centre

18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence MO 64055

204-648-3031     www.mennonitebusinessconference.com  October 9-10, 2017

Day by Day Agenda


Sunday, October 8

6:30-9:00 pm  Meet & Greet at Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant


Monday, October 9

8:30-8:45        Welcome – Dennis Goossen

8:45-9:30       Introductions – Blake Giesbrecht

9:30-10:30     Serving Your Community – Doug Classen

10:30-11::00   Morning break

11:00-12:00    Lean Business Practices – Brian Dirks

12:00-2:00      Lunch – free time

2:00-3:00        Reading Your Financial Statements – Dennis Goossen

3:00-3:30        Afternoon break

3:30-4:30        Conflict Resolution – Andy Shetler

4:30-5:30        Retirement and Succession Planning – open discussion.


Tuesday, October 10

8:30-8:45        Welcome – Blake Giesbrecht

8:45-9:30        Open discussion

9:30-10:30       Sustainable Business Growth – Blake Giesbrecht

10:30-11:00    Morning break

11:00-12:00      Technology Use & Christian Values in Business – Tony Giesel

12:00-1:00      Lunch – free time

1:00-2:00        How to Say “No” – open discussion

2:00-3:00        Open discussion

3:00-3:30        Planning for Next Event