Lunch & Learn: Entrepreneurism - 1 Man, a Van, and a Vision with David Shier, Peerless Solutions

Description

The Chamber Lunch & Learn Series, presented by Southwestern Michigan College, is a free monthly event exclusively for Chamber Members. Each session dives into the current challenges and trends shaping the region, featuring insights from industry experts and a taste of local cuisine through diverse catering options from the Niles region.

Join us on June 10th at Southwestern Michigan College’s Niles Campus (33890 US-12, Niles), Room 134, for an engaging and insightful conversation on building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem with David Shier.

Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is vital to the success of a community. This ecosystem includes: Financial Capital, Education, Human Capital, Culture, Social Capital, Place-Based, and Policy Components. Mr. Shier will share ideas, concepts, and strategies coupled with his extensive experiences to help support our community and its potential as we strive toward an ecosystem that supports the backbone of economic vitality.

David Shier: One Man, A Van, and A Vision

David Shier is a testament to the power of hard work, skilled trades, and entrepreneurial vision. With 23 years in the trades, David began his journey as a one-man operation with just a van and a dream. In 2012, he founded his own electrical contracting company, building it from the ground up with the expertise gained from his associate degree at KVCC and his national electrical apprenticeship certification.

Today, as a master electrician, David's vision has expanded far beyond that single van. Together with his wife and their four children, the Shier family has built seven diverse companies spanning energy electrical contracting, energy sustainability, consulting, IT, real estate, and even hobby farming. What started as one man's determination has grown into a family enterprise that now employs 41 people and serves multiple sectors of our local economy.

David's story embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our community—proving that with skilled tradesmanship, dedication, and a clear vision, a single van can become the foundation for a thriving business.

Lunch is provided, but register to reserve your spot!