An Entrepreneur's Mindset: A Fireside Chat with Donald Snider, CEO of Metro Business Connect

​Join 1863 Ventures for a chat and live discussion with serial entrepreneur Donald Snider, President and CEO of Metro Business Connect in Detroit. He will share his secrets for how to build and run successful businesses without grant funding as startup capital, and without ever missing payroll.

What did he learn as a franchisee for McDonald's, KFC, & Papa John's? How did he become a Tier One automotive supplier? How does he recognize a good business opportunity?

​​ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Donald Snider is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He is the President and CEO of Metro Business Connect as well as the non-profit, CBA Formula. He has extensive experience in public and private administration including positions as an executive, personnel director, franchise restaurant owner/supervisor, and finance developer.

Donald was the president and CEO of Paper-Plas Converting, Inc., which converted industrial paper products, packaging, and light assembly. The company was a Tier-One Automotive Supplier with locations in Detroit, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati. He was also the founder of Abbeville Treats, Inc., a food distributor to Ford Field and other stadiums.

Throughout his life, Donald has had a strong commitment to empowering the community. In 2007, he was the Chairman for First Spirit Bancorp, a community bank he started for the underserved and unserved citizens of Detroit.

​​To learn more about Donald, visit his website: www.beyondtheblingbook.com