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