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MBN Speaker Series | Ben Bakken, Tri-Star Trust Bank - The Succession Playbook, Driving Value,...
Recording Date: February 18, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) This month's event featured Ben Bakken - Senior VP, Lansing Market Director at Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI. He discussed “The Succession Playbook: Driving Value, Exit Options, and Building Your Team”. He will speak about the long game of business ownership—preparing today for the outcomes you want tomorrow. From a trust bank perspective, succession isn’t just about an eventual exit; it’s about structuring the business in ways that protect value, reduce risk, and create flexibility for owners and…
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