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On Monday, October 20, 2014, 17c������� College will host its annual . The event honors businesses and individuals that have partnered with the college’s to create outstanding learning opportunities for students.

Adding "joy"

This year’s keynote speaker is . Sheridan is the CEO of , a software design and development company in Ann Arbor, Mich., known worldwide for its “joyful” workplace culture. Sheridan recently authored the book where he shares how he created that culture at Menlo.
 
In his keynote address at 17c������� titled “Build a Workplace People Love—Just Add Joy,” he will share how creating a culture focused on the business values of joy can unleash human energy, leading to greater productivity, more employee engagement and greater interest in outcomes.
 
“Joy’s the thing that God wired us for … Joy’s the thing that when God strikes the tuning fork, and when the world strikes the tuning fork, it’s what makes your heart sing,” said Sheridan at a recent speaking engagement.
 
“Rich Sheridan has created a value driven culture that challenges the conventional wisdom about work and organizations which will resonate well with much of our innovative West Michigan business community,” said , director of . "While painting a clear picture with examples from Menlo Innovations, Rich challenges us all to become people of vocation rather than occupation—to lean into Joy!”

Saying "thanks"

Event organizers say the luncheon will provide attendees with a great opportunity to network with west Michigan business leaders. It is also a time for 17c������� to recognize a few outstanding partners for their continued commitment to 17c�������’s business program.
 
The CCIB will honor Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. with an outstanding corporate partner award and will award Mary Tuuk (Fifth Third Bank), John and Judy Spoelhof (Bayside Capital) and Andy DeVries (17c������� College) with outstanding partner awards.
 
The and the 17c������� Center for Innovation in Business are hosting the event, which will be held in The Great Hall of 17c�������’s . A networking reception begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon to follow at noon. Sheridan will be signing copies of his book, Joy, Inc. in the Prince Conference Center after the event.