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Wake Up West Coast

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT)

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Signature Breakfast Series
Wake Up West Coast

Big Ideas. Strong Connections. Practical Takeaways.
Join Chamber members, business leaders, and community influencers for a morning of meaningful connections and fresh perspectives.
This Month's Featured Topic
David VanderMolen
Guest Speaker
Becoming Future Fluent
Laura Leenhouts • Co-Founder • Becoming Future Fluent
The future is changing faster than ever—but uncertainty doesn't have to leave you or your organization feeling stuck. You can't predict the future, but you can practice for it. Join us for an engaging morning with Laura Leenhouts as she shares practical ways to anticipate change, recognize emerging opportunities, and make confident decisions in an unpredictable world. 

You'll leave with fresh ideas and actionable tools to help your team stay resilient, adaptable, and ready for what's next. Laura will introduce a practical approach that helps organizations scan for emerging change, distinguish what's possible from what's probable and build a shared mindset around future focused decision making. Whether you're leading a business, non-profit or growing organization, you'll gain practical tools you being using immediately.
You'll Walk Away With
  • A practical framework to prepare for change instead of simply reacting to it by understanding what’s possible, what’s probable, and what future you’re planning for
  • Tools to identify emerging trends and early indicators of change before they become urgent or disruptive
  • Strategies to build future thinking into your team’s everyday decision-making, creating a lasting competitive advantage
"If you're looking for practical ideas to help your organization navigate what's next with greater confidence, this is a morning you won't want to miss."
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Program Sponsor
RedWater
Morning Mingle Sponsor
Hungerford
Leadership & Talent Development Sponsors
Lead Mission
Fifth Third Bank
Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan
EV Construction
GRCC Lakeshore Campus
Haworth, Inc.
Holland Board of Public Works
Interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event?
 Contact Lindsey Younglove 
Pricing
In Person Attendance
Member $35
Non-Member $50
Breakfast Buffet Included
Livestream Access
Member $10
Non-Member $20
Team Experience
Table of 8 — $250
Reserved seating for your team
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Haworth Hotel
225 College Ave
Holland, MI 49423 United States
Parking & Location
Park in any Faculty / Staff / Student lot marked in green on the campus map. Campus Safety will not ticket during Wake Up West Coast.
Event Contact
The West Coast Chamber Team
616-392-2389
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT)
Program Schedule
7:30 AM
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
Open Seating at Tables
8:00 AM
Program Presentation
Categories
Leadership
Networking
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