Lakeshore Advantage Events
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Unlocking Innovation is a Lakeshore Advantage investor program focused on practical, real‑world AI applications across industries. The moderated panel brings together experienced leaders to share what is working, what has been challenging, and where they see opportunity ahead.
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2026 Event Schedule
January 29 – ANNUAL MEETING – This event connects our investor network, business leaders, and community partners to celebrate regional strides forward and share insights on what’s next.
February 26 – LAKESHORE DEVELOPMENT CONNECT – Bringing together builders and contractors, utility leaders, financial partners, and related industry professionals for an insider look into development on the Lakeshore.
May 20 – FELLOWS GATHERING – This important event brings together our major investors and board leadership to shape our future regional economic growth strategies.
July 9 – UNLOCKING INNOVATION PANEL EVENT – Focused on leading edge case studies of industry leaders—from construction to manufacturing—leveraging AI and the impact it’s having for their business and within their industries.
September 18 – TECH WEEK GR ON THE LAKESHORE – Join SURGE and Lakeshore Advantage at the Next Center for a live pitch event where student teams present fast-built tech solutions to real challenges from local employers.
November 10 – LAKESHORE INDUSTRY TRENDS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT – in partnership with the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce.