Strategic Planning for Small Business Success

Strategic planning isn’t just for big corporations. It is the key to sustainable growth for small businesses, too. Join us for an exclusive workshop led by Michael Davis, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at WGI and Chair of The Chamber’s Board of Directors. Michael is a nationally recognized strategist with four decades of experience advising billion-dollar firms, leading federal agencies, and shaping major initiatives at the highest levels of government.

In this interactive session, Michael will cover:

• What strategic planning is and why it matters for small businesses
• The step-by-step process for creating a winning strategy
• How to align your goals, resources, and priorities for growth
• Annual business planning techniques you can use right away

This is the kind of high-level expertise that global companies and federal agencies invest thousands of dollars to access. Chamber members receive it at no additional cost. You will leave with a clear framework and practical tools to map out your business year with confidence, sharpen your focus, and position your company for long-term success.

About the Speaker

Michael Davis

SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, WGI

Michael Davis is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of WGI, where he leads the firm’s strategic planning, growth initiatives, and M&A activities. With four decades of high-level experience in strategic planning, environmental policy, and governmental relations, Michael has held senior positions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of the Interior. He previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Associate Director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and Federal Director of Everglades Restoration. At WGI, he guides annual business development planning across divisions and leads the firm’s Crisis Management Team. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology and a Master of Science in Biology from Austin Peay State University.