Grove

​Grove is a two-day retreat where founders, creators, and operators step away from the day-to-day grind to work on their businesses — together.

​Grove 2026 is the first edition of what we're building into a nationally recognized annual event. Hosted at Bamboo Grand Rapids, this inaugural retreat brings together builders from across the Midwest and beyond for two days of hands-on sessions, honest conversations, and community-hosted meals at some of Grand Rapids' best local restaurants.

​Who Attends

• ​Founders building and growing their own businesses

• ​Operators running the systems behind growing companies

• ​Creators building audiences — and turning them into businesses

​What to Expect

• ​Attendees from across the Midwest and beyond

• ​4 hands-on session blocks with concurrent Founder, Operator, and Creator tracks

• ​3 community-hosted meal meetups at local Grand Rapids restaurants

• ​A keynote and closing demo fair to round out the retreat

​Interested in learning more as a sponsor or meal host? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].