About

The GR Business Breakfast promises to be a strong presence in the Grand Rapids area for relevant leadership and community information.

Birthed out of a desire to bring back a professional early morning format for Business Owners and Leaders, Gary Ball and Michelle Steffes began the early stages of forming GR Business Breakfast in July 2013. Today, the board has evolved and grown to include, Jenn Maksimowski, Gwyn Harnish, Dawnese Openshaw, Rose Coonan, Michael Mandeville, Dr. Laurie Brush and Leigh Hunt.

The Purpose and Vision of this group is to offer a structured platform where business leaders can thrive in an environment of their own peers. As a team, we are striving to operate a highly organized and effective business group including but not limited to the following amenities:

Monthly Business Breakfast
Outstanding & Approved Speakers/Topics
A Time of Networking
Facilitated Group Involvement
Screened Sponsorships/Door Prizes
Premium Member Benefits
Exclusive Events for Members

Meeting are held at SarahCare
2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

AGENDA: 7:30am Networking Breakfast & Registration – 8:00am – 9:00am Event

If you are interested in offering Sponsorship or Door Prizes, please contact Michelle Steffes at michelle@ipvconsulting.com

WGVU Radio Interview on 1/10/14 (11 min.) – PLAY INTERVIEW

Upcoming Events

october

9oct7:30 AM- 9:00 AMDawnese Openshaw, "Customer Service 101..how to bring back the lost art of client-centered service and build customer loyalty"

Customer service is what makes or breaks a business.

How does your service score with your clients on a scale of 1-10?

Learn how to help your customers solve their “problems”, teach them how to use your products or services and answer their questions so they are confident in their investment.

Learn how to create a personal customer experience that rates high and keeps them coming back.

About Dawnese:

Dawnese Openshaw is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker

When individuals or organizations want to experience massive growth, there is one thing they see as the biggest hurdle but know must happen…CHANGE.

Dawnese’s strength is to facilitate change with the least amount of pain as possible. Often called a “catalyst for change,” Dawnese has found success in helping small businesses and non-profit organizations create and execute plans for growth. She does so by encouraging individuals to shine a light on their personal growth in parallel with their organizational growth. Through training and coaching, she assists individuals and organizations to maximize their influence and impact.

At the young age of 14, when she thought she knew everything, her wise father encouraged her to read Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” Hmmm, what was he trying to tell her? Whatever it was, it was from this book that Dawnese developed a sense of purpose and a sincere desire to teach others how to become great leaders.

Dawnese began her professional career as a Junior High School English Teacher, but quickly turned entrepreneur for more freedom and flexibility as she became the Mom of three. Balancing family and work, she has started, built, and sold businesses for over 20 years. Now she focuses on others and their businesses, sharing with them how to GROW.

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Time

(Tuesday) 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location

SarahCare

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

november

13nov7:30 AM- 9:00 AMMary Jane Mapes, "Powerful Habits of Influential Leaders"

december

11dec7:30 AM- 9:00 AMDr. Eddie O’Connor, "How To Succeed. No. Matter. What."

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How To Succeed. No. Matter. What.

1) The belief that you have to “be positive” and “feel confident” to perform well is false.

2) Negative thinking and doubt and fear and anger are all good for you! Learn why.

3) Practice skills that will help you overcome these necessary obstacles, so you can be your best TODAY!

About Dr. Eddie O’Connor;

Dr. Eddie O’Connor is a professional speaker and both clinical and sport psychologist, specializing in removing barriers to peak performance. An international presenter with over 400 speaking engagements and media appearances, Dr. Eddie delivers a powerful and entertaining message to his audience, helping people just like you be their best in the areas that matter most to them: sport, business, the performing arts, high-stress occupations, health, and relationships.

He is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Eddie has worked with youth, high school, collegiate, national and international, Junior Olympic and professional athletes and coaches, as well as performing artists, musicians and businessmen and women.

Dr. Eddie is frequently sought after by media, appearing regularly on FOX News in Grand Rapids, a featured guest on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio, and quoted in ESPN.com, NBA.com, Los Angeles Times, Runner’s World, NYMag.com, and CNN.com.

He is author and host of “The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life” by The Great Courses, quoted in the New York Times as being the “Netflix of learning” who recruit “the world’s greatest professors” that “are truly special.” Five-star reviews describe the course as “inspirational” with “amazing content”, and Dr. Eddie as “outstanding.”