{"id":198,"date":"2025-05-06T17:27:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:42:38","slug":"convention-agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/convention-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 75rem + 2.5rem );margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs awb-yoast-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;|&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 75rem + 2.5rem );margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mml-onemagnify-plugin\">\n    <div class=\"mml-header\" style=\"\">\n        <h1  class=\"relative mml-header-h1 flex justify-between items-center text-left !type-page-header-divider\" style=\"color: #002D74; background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-5\">\n    Convention Agenda    <\/div>\n<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs-sticky-helper\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean nav-is-justified sticky-tabs horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#ffbe00;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:#004270;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\" href=\"#tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tuesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\" href=\"#tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Wednesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\" href=\"#tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Thursday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\" href=\"#tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Friday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\" href=\"#tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tuesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\" id=\"tab-c23388050e6d05348f4\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>October 6, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">2\u20134<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">:30<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">League Board of Trustees Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom AB<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96405597 BCX0\">6<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96405597 BCX0\">:30\u20139:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\">League Board of Trustees Dinner<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\">Kirkbride Hall<br \/>\n700 Cottageview Dr, Suite 200,<br \/>\nTraverse City, MI 49684<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\" href=\"#tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Wednesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\" id=\"tab-0330ac384adeee80ed4\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-2 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>October 7, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\">8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\"> a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\">6<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW234886792 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">10 a.m.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">12 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW103275890 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Education Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245262182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245262182 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Placemaking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245262182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245262182 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0101 Walking Tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">Traverse City is known for having\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">a strong sense<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0of place, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">didn't<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">happe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0by accident.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">Let's<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0walk and talk around downtown about how street design, development<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">, and natural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0features contribute to great placemaking in our host city, and what you can implement in your own community.\u202f (Note<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">his mobile<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0tour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0will be outdoors and on foot; wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing!)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW8974748 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76896196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">BlueTech<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76896196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Innovation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Tour: Protecting Michigan's Aquatic Ecosystems<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">Discover the latest in Great Lakes environmental science! This tour\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">takes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">participants to two leading freshwater restoration and research sites:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">FishPass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0and the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) at Discovery Pier,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">part<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0of Northern Michigan's\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">BlueTech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0Innovation Hub.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">Beginning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">FishPass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">, in downtown Traverse City,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">we will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0learn about its innovative fish passage design and efforts to repopulate and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem. We will then\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">convene<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0at FRIC's protected pier facility, where staff will share progress on building a center designed to bring together research, innovation, education, and economic development to foster a larger\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">BlueTech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0community vision<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 3<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Long Hike: Securing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0and Protecting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Funding for Local Trails<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">As communities invest in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">the outdoors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">, local trails have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">emerged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0as important municipal asset<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0for resident wellbeing and economic development<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">Guided by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART Trails)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">, this tour combines\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">n easy walk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0Traverse City\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">award-winning multiuse trail system<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">wi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">th a discussion\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">on how to be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">powerful\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">and effective advocate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">for recreational green sp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">ce<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">. Participants will learn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">different approaches <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">finding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">keeping\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">funding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">e.g.,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">crowdfunding, philanthropic support, and public\u2013private partnerships)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">keep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0local trail systems green and growing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u2014all while getting some fresh autumn air<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW196816010 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 4<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW262579105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW262579105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Local Blueprint for Housing:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Frankfort Community Land\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">rust\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">our<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected CommentStart SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Discover how a small Benzie County community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">is addressing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0housing affordability!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">This walking tour of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Frankfort\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">will visit\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">recently completed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0single-family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">s created through the Housing Trust of Benzie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Discussion will focus on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">the community land trust model, which helps to create permanently attainable housing options for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">residents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0while engaging local partners to close financing gaps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0Attendees will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">hear from local leaders about the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">challenges<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0faced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0and lessons\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">learned in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">expanding housing options in this rural, seasonal community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34798814 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 5<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">History<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">and Innovation at the Grand Traverse Commons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">The Village at Grand Traverse Commons was once the Traverse City State Hospital and has been transformed into an economic center that is a place to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">live<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">, work, play, shop, and explore. The Commons is a story of historic preservation and redevelopment, and the story is still being written. Join us on this tour to learn about the rich history and redevelopment of the buildings,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">explore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0a building that is not yet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">redeveloped<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0and walk through the 1883 underground\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">steam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0tunnels.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW83981639 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86491379 BCX0\">12:30\u20131:45 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-18 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>First Time Attendee Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>Is this your first Convention, or are you new to the League? This lunch will introduce League staff and board members, and peers who can answer questions about the League and how to make the most of your time at Convention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117820774 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117820774 BCX0\">\u20134 p.m. <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-21 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>General Session \u2014 <strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140673006 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">Philanthropy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">\u00a0and the Future of Local Leadership<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>& Community Excellence Award Presentations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">Kick off the MML Annual Convention with a high-impact plenary on the future of local leadership. This opening session brings together leading philanthropic partners to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">highlight why local governance is critical at this moment in U.S. history. Each foundation president will offer brief, compelling remarks on the urgency of investing in local leadership and community trust. Moderated by Dan Gilmartin, who will frame the conversation and close with a unifying call to action, this session sets the tone for a con<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">ference<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">\u00a0focused on practical leadership, civic renewal, and the power of local government to deliver results where it matters most.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW147765283 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tonya Allen, President, McKnight Foundation<\/p>\n<p>Rip Rapson, President & CEO, The Kresge Foundation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-22 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104763739 BCX0\">4\u20134:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW104763739 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-23 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Delegate Check-In<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; Prefunction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-24 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9618850 BCX0\">4:30\u20135:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9618850 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-25 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Annual Business Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-26 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22895452 BCX0\">4\u20135:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22895452 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-27 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>CEA Tables and Voting Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Prefunction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sponsored by: Plante Moran<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-28 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72577079 BCX0\">6\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72577079 BCX0\">8<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW72577079 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-29 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_24);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Welcome Reception<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location: TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\" href=\"#tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Thursday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\" id=\"tab-e8480b747b8be80555d\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-3 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><h2>October 8, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-30 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">7 a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">:30<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW2739666 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-31 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-32 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61588512 BCX0\">7:30\u20139 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW61588512 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-33 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-34 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-35 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) Annual Meeting &amp; Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at the breakfast is limited to Mayors, Presidents, and Urban Township Supervisors. The Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) is the official nonpartisan organization of Michigan&#8217;s chief elected officials. Representing over 100 Michigan communities, MAM works to assist the chief elected officials of cities, villages, and urban townships; advance the various interests and operations of communities represented by its members and all Michigan communities; promote cooperation among communities statewide; and advocate local interests at the state and federal level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-36 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">8 a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">:30<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW209597318 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-37 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>CEA Tables and Voting Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Prefunction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-38 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181211977 BCX0\">9\u201310:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW181211977 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-39 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">General Session \u2014\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39219553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">A.I.,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39219553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Access, and the Future of Governance: Closing the Tech Gap in Communities<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">At this point, n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">o one can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">deny that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0artificial intelligence (A.I.)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">is having a profound\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">impa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ct on how we think, work, and make decisions.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">How can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">local\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">communities\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">harness A.I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">in a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">n\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">inclusive, people-first way?<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">In this\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">session<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">Johnnie Turnage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u2014a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ctivist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">entrepreneur<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">, and co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">lead a compelling, forward-looking discussion on the intersection of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0innovation and equity.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">Participants wi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ll leave<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">empowered\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">to make technology decisions that are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">wise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">thoughtfu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">focused\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW28561559 BCX0\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0the human<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW28561559 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder, Black Tech Saturdays<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-40 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">10:30<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">10:45 a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-41 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">Networking Break<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-42 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-40 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232464323 BCX0\">10:45\u201311:45 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW232464323 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW151068015 BCX0\">Breakout<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151068015 BCX0\"> Sessions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-43 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Smart Budgeting: Innovative Approaches to Financial Resilience<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Municipal leaders must make sound financial decisions while balancing infrastructure needs, public expectations, long-term planning, and uncertainty in revenue and costs.\u00a0They need practical tools that help them manage today\u2019s demands without losing sight of future stability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session will cover budgeting and\u00a0financial management\u00a0strategies designed for municipalities.\u00a0Learn\u00a0about\u00a0innovative budgeting practices, evaluate\u00a0your\u00a0local unit of government\u00a0for financial stability and resilience, understand how to align financial planning with community goals, and discover best practices in developing meaningful, realistic five-year capital improvement plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael Birchmeier, Principal, Client Accounting and Advisory Solutions, Rehmann<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Rehmann<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-44 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-45 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The Vision Zero Approach for Safer Local Roads<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Developed in Sweden in the 1990s,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Vision Zero is a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">systems-based\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">strategy aimed at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">eliminating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0all traffic fatalities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0that has since been adopted by communities worldwide.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Michigan municipalities, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Sterling Heights, are also working towards achieving this goal.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">In this session, participants will learn about\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">implementing the Vision Zero approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0to resident safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">reducing costs for emergency services, and making communities more walkable and multi-modal.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW136599118 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garrett Dawe, Engineer of Traffic and Safety, Michigan Department of Transportation<\/p>\n<p>Alicia Sledge, Director, Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Roberts, Public Services Administrator, City of Ann Arbor<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-46 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-47 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Partnering in Philanthropy with the MML Foundation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">Michigan has one of the densest\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">philanthropy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0landscapes in the nation, holding the promise of unique, community-changing partnerships. This interactive breakout features Michigan philanthropic leaders<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">who understand local issues and the opportunities in municipal partnerships. Session participants will explore how philanthropy has more tools of transformation to offer than just funding, and what municipal partners need to have ready when they\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW198222555 BCX0\">set<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0the table for collaboration. This is a chance to share on-the-ground realities and build the alignment\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">that&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0possible because of our\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">loca<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">l\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">democracy.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW198222555 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zosia Eppensteiner, CEO, Community Foundation of Marquette County<\/p>\n<p>Randy Maiers, President &amp; CEO, Community Foundation of St. Clair County<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-48 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-49 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Community Voices at the Center: Guiding Data Center Development Together<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Data centers are rapidly becoming\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">essential<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">This session explores how communities can lead the conversation around data center development by putting residents, local values, and long-term quality of life first. From land use and sustainability to job creation and community benefits,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0unpack how engagement helps communities understand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0at stake, shape proposals to reflect local priorities, and build trust every step of the way.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beth Gibbons, Director, Resiliency Office, Washtenaw County<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Stump, Director, Local Government &amp; Community Affairs, ITC Michigan<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Witherspoon, City Administrator, City of Gibraltar<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-50 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-51 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Whiplash-Free Housing Development<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">This session explores how local leaders can cultivate patient, healthy real estate development that is accessible to residents, beginning with supportive regulation. Participants will learn how to incorporate incremental development ideas into\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">permitting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u00a0processes, public infrastructure planning, and community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">dialogue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">We will focus on building practical skills, strengthening local connections, and creating development-ready communities.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Attendees will also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">learn about<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u00a0housing toolkits, policy stress tests, and public engagement strategies that can help c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">ommun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">ities support sustainable growth while working effectively with residents, developers, and other community partners.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jenifer Acosta, Housing &amp; Community Development Consultant, Acosta Development<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-52 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48589105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48589105 BCX0\">11:45 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-53 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-54 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-55 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-48 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Annual Meeting &amp; Luncheon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Additional fee and pre-registration required<\/em><br \/>\nTake a break from formal presentations\u2014this session is all about sharing wisdom, sparking ideas, and building connections. In small groups, we\u2019ll explore real-time challenges, community wins, and how to better support one another in our work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-56 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-49 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218725913 BCX0\">1\u20132:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW218725913 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-57 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-50 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">General Session \u2014 Democracy Starts Here: Leading at the Local Level<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW125629211 BCX0\">This talk will explore how\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\">democracy in America depends on robust civic engagement at the grassroots level. It will highlight how local officials can act as visionary leaders, using their municipal platforms to solve community challenges and model transparent, responsive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\">, and respectful governance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW125629211 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-58 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-51 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">2:30-2:45 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-59 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-52 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">Networking Break<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-60 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-53 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189415276 BCX0\">2:45\u20133:45 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189415276 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-61 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-54 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>What the USDA Rural Development Agency Can Do for You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">The USDA Rural Development agency offers tailored grants, loans, and technical\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">\u00a0to help Michigan's local officials strengthen community infrastructure, expand affordable housing, and support municipal services. This presentation outlines paths for local leaders to partner with agency staff,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">leverage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">\u00a0federal funding, and drive sustainable economic growth.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60430491 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-62 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-63 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-55 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>A.I. in Government: Promises, Pitfalls, & Preparedness<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is already transforming financial operations across the public sector, but are we ready for what comes next? T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">ailored for municipal leaders, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">his session\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">offer a practical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">, comprehensive, and user-friendly over<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">view of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">the benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">risks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">of A.I.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">implementation in local government\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">through popular use cases, with a focus on organizational readiness.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">Participants will learn\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">steps to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0effectively mitigate\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">potential danger<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">s and responsibly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">apply<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0A.I.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">workplace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW251714113 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cooper Dayton, Manager, Cybersecurity Risk & IT Audit, Plante Moran<\/p>\n<p>Manharsh Mohan, Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity Risk & IT Audit, Plante Moran<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Plante Moran<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-64 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-65 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-56 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The First Amendment & the Right to Peaceably Assemble<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The First Amendment states: \"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of\u00a0religion, or\u00a0prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To what degree are municipalities allowed to regulate\u00a0gatherings?\u00a0Municipal officials are tasked with protecting both the safety and functionality of the community as well as the\u00a0Constitutional rights of individuals.\u00a0In this session, learn about reasonable regulations on assemblies, including ordinances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Tromp, Attorney, Mika Meyers<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-66 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-67 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-57 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Legislative Update<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">From the passage of the state budget to discussions on revenue sharing, housing, and property taxes, the Legislature continues to tackle\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">a wide array of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">issues affecting Michigan's local governments. Our lobbying team will break it all down for you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">ing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">insights\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">into<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">what's<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0going on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0at the state and federal levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">. Plus,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">find out\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">how this year's elections might affect the upcoming lame duck session<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW42439622 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John LaMacchia II, Director, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-68 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-69 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-58 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The Michigan Oasis: Implications for Future Planning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">As severe weather events\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0and water resources grow strained, Michigan is often viewed as a place of relative stability due to its temperate weather and access to fresh water. These trends could influence future population movement. This session examine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0what these shifts could mean through the lens of planning and zoning. Participants will learn about emerging migration trends and how they might translate into changes in housing demand, land use intensity, and development patterns.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The session will explore how communities can be proactive in accommodating and thoughtfully managing growth while supporting community character, infrastructure capacity, and long-term fiscal sustainability.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexis Farrell-Rodriguez, Senior Planner, McKenna<\/p>\n<p>Saj Elle McBurrows, Assistant Planner, McKenna<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant McKenna<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-70 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-59 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">4-5:30 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-71 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#008fb3;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-60 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Vendor Reception<\/h3>\n<p>Join us at the Vendor Reception! Convention attendees, organizations, and companies can mingle and create connections that benefit Michigan communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\" href=\"#tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Friday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\" id=\"tab-04cfb4b0a54c17dd148\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-4 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-61\"><h2>October 9, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-72 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-62 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150391325 BCX0\">7\u201310:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150391325 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-73 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-63 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-74 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-64 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245412805 BCX0\">7:30\u20139 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW245412805 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-75 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-65 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-76 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-77 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-66 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Breakfast &amp; Membership Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) provides a forum for its members to collaborate, network, share information, and provide support to one another in the State of Michigan. Membership in the Caucus is comprised of local elected officials, municipal staff members, associates, students, and supporting members in the State of Michigan that support the concept of diversity in municipal organizations. Attendance at the breakfast is open to all attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-78 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-67 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237878457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237878457 BCX0\">9\u201310 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-79 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-68 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Managing Benefits Before They Manage Your Budget<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">Employee benefits are one of the largest and most complex expenses facing municipalities today. As healthcare and prescription drug costs continue to rise, city managers and municipal leaders need practical ways to manage costs while supporting employees and long-term planning. This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">session will explore key cost drivers, cost containment strategies, and insights from the MML 2026 Benefits Survey to help municipal leaders ask better questions and make more informed decisions for their employees, budgets, and communities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW22452853 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amanda Bobrovetskit, Account Executive, Michigan Planners<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Michigan Planners<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-80 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-81 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-69 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Reimagining Michigan\u2019s Harbors from a Local Perspective<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan has released a draft of its\u00a0first\u00a0ever\u00a0Maritime Strategy, creating a statewide framework\u00a0on\u00a0future investments in ports, harbors, and waterfront infrastructure. At the same time, the multinational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative launched its Economic Transformation Action Plan, highlighting the importance of aligning local, state, and federal funding to modernize working waterfronts and strengthen coastal economies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This panel explores how these efforts intersect\u00a0and how local governments\u00a0remain\u00a0central to the process. Panelists will discuss how communities can position themselves for funding\u00a0and navigate\u00a0land use\u00a0decisions that balance economic development, recreation, and environmental protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emily Finnell, Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist, Office of the Great Lakes, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy<\/p>\n<p>Ken Johnson, Mayor, City of Muskegon<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Muhammad, Mayor, City of Benton Harbor<\/p>\n<p>Travis Wheeler, Chief Policy Officer and U.S. Managing Director, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-82 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-83 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-70 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Public Service, Mental Health, & Family Impact<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local government leaders serve in a public arena where criticism can be loud, personal, and constant. Whether elected or appointed, leaders often\u00a0put in\u00a0long hours\u00a0of\u00a0navigating\u00a0ongoing community conflict. Over time, these pressures can affect mental health, professional identity, and family members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session creates a candid, skills-focused conversation about stress, anxiety, burnout, and the \"always on\" nature of public leadership, including how public conflict can spill into family life. Using a recent reflection from a city manager, we will explore how to care for ourselves while also modeling healthy coping for children and partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deborah Stuart, City Manager, City of Mason<\/p>\n<p>Amy Perschbacher, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Ronan Psychological Associates; Commissioner, City of Mount Pleasant<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-84 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-85 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-71 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Making Every Vote Accessible: Empowering Your Community<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which our civil liberties are based. However, challenges\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">\u00a0in ensuring fair and equal access for all Americans. In this session, Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie will lead a frank and illuminating conversation about current issues affecting election accessibility in Michigan's communities. Participants will also learn about tools and resources available for election support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">\u00a0and security considerations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW213397047 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aghogho Edevbie, Deputy Secretary of State, Michigan Department of State<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-86 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-87 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-72 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Building Coalitions to Address Homelessness and Housing Vulnerable Communities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">Michigan communities are facing rising unsheltered homelessness, tight shelter capacity, and complex\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">pressure on both\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">space and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">public safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">. This session is a practical, municipality-ready conversation about how to build and sustain multidisciplinary coalitions that move from crisis response to coordinated action. Speakers will share information and strategies on how community partners can break down barriers and meet participant-led goals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194122819 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eric Hufnagel, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness; Commissioner, City of St. Johns<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Holm, Police Social Worker Coordinator, RESILIENCE Program, Traverse City Police Department<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Hannon, Director of Outreach, Central United Methodist Church<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-88 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-73 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10372934 BCX0\">10<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10372934 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10372934 BCX0\">10:30 a.m. <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-89 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-74 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263843319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263843319 BCX0\">Networking Break<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-90 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-75 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248380140 BCX0\">10:30 a.m.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248380140 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248380140 BCX0\">12 p.m. <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-91 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-76 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>General Session \u2014 Strong Foundations for Strong Communities & CEA Award Winner Announcement<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW61770898 BCX0\">Join author and land-use planner Chuck Marohn in a presentation exploring the structural challenges facing communities today, from financial fragility to housing affordability. Learn how conventional development patterns, transportation investments, and public finance practices can undermine long-term prosperity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">even afte<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">r\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">years of growth. Drawing from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0his book<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">Escaping the Housing Trap,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0Chuck\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">discus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">s how zoning, financing, and development practices have limited housing supply and increased costs.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">You'll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0gain a clearer understanding of the connections between local decision-making<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">resilience and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0leave\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">with practical strategies to support incremental growth and build stronger, more adaptable\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">communiti<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">es.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW61770898 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charles Marohn, Founder and President, Strong Towns<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-92 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-77 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223939610 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223939610 BCX0\">12 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-93 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-78 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138606202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138606202 BCX0\">Adjourn<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs-sticky-helper\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-2 clean nav-is-justified sticky-tabs horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#ffbe00;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:#004270;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-642f116c1283869067e\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-642f116c1283869067e\" href=\"#tab-642f116c1283869067e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tuesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\" href=\"#tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Wednesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\" href=\"#tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Thursday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\" href=\"#tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Friday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-642f116c1283869067e\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-642f116c1283869067e\" href=\"#tab-642f116c1283869067e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tuesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-642f116c1283869067e\" id=\"tab-642f116c1283869067e\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-5 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-4\" style=\"--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-4 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-79\"><h2>October 6, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-94 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-80 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">2\u20134<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">:30<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75960023 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-95 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-81 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">League Board of Trustees Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom AB<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-96 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-82 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96405597 BCX0\">6<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96405597 BCX0\">:30\u20139:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-97 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-83 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\">League Board of Trustees Dinner<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188219668 BCX0\">Kirkbride Hall<br \/>\n700 Cottageview Dr, Suite 200,<br \/>\nTraverse City, MI 49684<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\" href=\"#tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Wednesday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\" id=\"tab-f35264bdb385de1677c\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-6 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-84\"><h2>October 7, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-98 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-85 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\">8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\"> a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234886792 BCX0\">6<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW234886792 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-99 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-86 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-100 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-87 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">10 a.m.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103275890 BCX0\">12 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW103275890 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Education Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-101 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-88 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245262182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245262182 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Placemaking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245262182 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245262182 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0101 Walking Tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">Traverse City is known for having\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">a strong sense<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0of place, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">didn't<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">happe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0by accident.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">Let's<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0walk and talk around downtown about how street design, development<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">, and natural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0features contribute to great placemaking in our host city, and what you can implement in your own community.\u202f (Note<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">his mobile<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0tour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8974748 BCX0\">\u00a0will be outdoors and on foot; wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing!)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW8974748 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-102 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-103 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-89 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76896196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">BlueTech<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW76896196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Innovation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Tour: Protecting Michigan's Aquatic Ecosystems<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76896196 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">Discover the latest in Great Lakes environmental science! This tour\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">takes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">participants to two leading freshwater restoration and research sites:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">FishPass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0and the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) at Discovery Pier,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">part<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0of Northern Michigan's\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">BlueTech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0Innovation Hub.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">Beginning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">FishPass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">, in downtown Traverse City,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">we will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0learn about its innovative fish passage design and efforts to repopulate and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem. We will then\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">convene<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0at FRIC's protected pier facility, where staff will share progress on building a center designed to bring together research, innovation, education, and economic development to foster a larger\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW201644761 BCX0\">BlueTech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">\u00a0community vision<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201644761 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-104 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-105 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-90 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 3<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200918719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Long Hike: Securing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0and Protecting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200918719 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Funding for Local Trails<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">As communities invest in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">the outdoors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">, local trails have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">emerged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0as important municipal asset<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0for resident wellbeing and economic development<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">Guided by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART Trails)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">, this tour combines\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">n easy walk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0Traverse City\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">award-winning multiuse trail system<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">wi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">th a discussion\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">on how to be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">powerful\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">and effective advocate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">for recreational green sp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">ce<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">. Participants will learn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">different approaches <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">finding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">keeping\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">funding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">e.g.,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">crowdfunding, philanthropic support, and public\u2013private partnerships)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">keep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u00a0local trail systems green and growing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">\u2014all while getting some fresh autumn air<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196816010 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW196816010 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-106 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-107 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-91 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 4<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW262579105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW262579105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Local Blueprint for Housing:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Frankfort Community Land\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">rust\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">our<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected CommentStart SCXW262579105 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Discover how a small Benzie County community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">is addressing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0housing affordability!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">This walking tour of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Frankfort\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">will visit\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">recently completed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0single-family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">s created through the Housing Trust of Benzie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">Discussion will focus on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">the community land trust model, which helps to create permanently attainable housing options for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">residents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0while engaging local partners to close financing gaps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0Attendees will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">hear from local leaders about the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">challenges<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0faced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">\u00a0and lessons\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">learned in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34798814 BCX0\">expanding housing options in this rural, seasonal community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34798814 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-108 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-109 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ffbe00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-92 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Education Tour 5<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">History<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39318285 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">and Innovation at the Grand Traverse Commons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW39318285 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">The Village at Grand Traverse Commons was once the Traverse City State Hospital and has been transformed into an economic center that is a place to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">live<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">, work, play, shop, and explore. The Commons is a story of historic preservation and redevelopment, and the story is still being written. Join us on this tour to learn about the rich history and redevelopment of the buildings,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">explore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0a building that is not yet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">redeveloped<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0and walk through the 1883 underground\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">steam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0tunnels.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83981639 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW83981639 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-110 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-93 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86491379 BCX0\">12:30\u20131:45 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-111 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-94 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-112 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-113 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-95 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>First Time Attendee Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>Is this your first Convention, or are you new to the League? This lunch will introduce League staff and board members, and peers who can answer questions about the League and how to make the most of your time at Convention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-114 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-96 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117820774 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117820774 BCX0\">\u20134 p.m. <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-115 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-97 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>General Session \u2014 <strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140673006 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">Philanthropy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">\u00a0and the Future of Local Leadership<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140673006 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>& Community Excellence Award Presentations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">Kick off the MML Annual Convention with a high-impact plenary on the future of local leadership. This opening session brings together leading philanthropic partners to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">highlight why local governance is critical at this moment in U.S. history. Each foundation president will offer brief, compelling remarks on the urgency of investing in local leadership and community trust. Moderated by Dan Gilmartin, who will frame the conversation and close with a unifying call to action, this session sets the tone for a con<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">ference<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147765283 BCX0\">\u00a0focused on practical leadership, civic renewal, and the power of local government to deliver results where it matters most.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW147765283 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tonya Allen, President, McKnight Foundation<\/p>\n<p>Rip Rapson, President & CEO, The Kresge Foundation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-116 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-98 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104763739 BCX0\">4\u20134:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW104763739 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-117 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-99 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Delegate Check-In<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; Prefunction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-118 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-100 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9618850 BCX0\">4:30\u20135:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9618850 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-119 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-101 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Annual Business Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-120 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-102 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22895452 BCX0\">4\u20135:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22895452 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-121 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-103 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>CEA Tables and Voting Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Prefunction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sponsored by: Plante Moran<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-122 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-104 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72577079 BCX0\">6\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72577079 BCX0\">8<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW72577079 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-123 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_24);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-105 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Welcome Reception<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location: TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\" href=\"#tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Thursday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\" id=\"tab-371a2c7e536b2e356c9\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-7 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-106\"><h2>October 8, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-124 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-107 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">7 a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2739666 BCX0\">:30<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW2739666 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-125 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-108 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-126 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-109 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61588512 BCX0\">7:30\u20139 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW61588512 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-127 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-110 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-128 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-129 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-111 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) Annual Meeting &amp; Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at the breakfast is limited to Mayors, Presidents, and Urban Township Supervisors. The Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) is the official nonpartisan organization of Michigan&#8217;s chief elected officials. Representing over 100 Michigan communities, MAM works to assist the chief elected officials of cities, villages, and urban townships; advance the various interests and operations of communities represented by its members and all Michigan communities; promote cooperation among communities statewide; and advocate local interests at the state and federal level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-130 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-112 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">8 a.m.\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209597318 BCX0\">:30<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW209597318 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-131 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-113 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>CEA Tables and Voting Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Prefunction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-132 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-114 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181211977 BCX0\">9\u201310:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW181211977 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-133 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-115 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">General Session \u2014\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39219553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">A.I.,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39219553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39219553 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Access, and the Future of Governance: Closing the Tech Gap in Communities<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">At this point, n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">o one can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">deny that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0artificial intelligence (A.I.)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">is having a profound\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">impa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ct on how we think, work, and make decisions.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">How can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">local\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">communities\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">harness A.I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">in a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">n\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">inclusive, people-first way?<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">In this\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">session<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">Johnnie Turnage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u2014a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ctivist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">entrepreneur<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">, and co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">lead a compelling, forward-looking discussion on the intersection of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0innovation and equity.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">Participants wi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">ll leave<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">empowered\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">to make technology decisions that are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">wise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">thoughtfu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">focused\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW28561559 BCX0\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW28561559 BCX0\">\u00a0the human<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28561559 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW28561559 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder, Black Tech Saturdays<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-134 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-116 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">10:30<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">10:45 a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-135 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-117 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20161930 BCX0\">Networking Break<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-136 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-118 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232464323 BCX0\">10:45\u201311:45 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW232464323 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW151068015 BCX0\">Breakout<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151068015 BCX0\"> Sessions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-137 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-119 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Smart Budgeting: Innovative Approaches to Financial Resilience<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Municipal leaders must make sound financial decisions while balancing infrastructure needs, public expectations, long-term planning, and uncertainty in revenue and costs.\u00a0They need practical tools that help them manage today\u2019s demands without losing sight of future stability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session will cover budgeting and\u00a0financial management\u00a0strategies designed for municipalities.\u00a0Learn\u00a0about\u00a0innovative budgeting practices, evaluate\u00a0your\u00a0local unit of government\u00a0for financial stability and resilience, understand how to align financial planning with community goals, and discover best practices in developing meaningful, realistic five-year capital improvement plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael Birchmeier, Principal, Client Accounting and Advisory Solutions, Rehmann<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Rehmann<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-16 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-138 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-139 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-120 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The Vision Zero Approach for Safer Local Roads<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Developed in Sweden in the 1990s,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Vision Zero is a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">systems-based\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">strategy aimed at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">eliminating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0all traffic fatalities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0that has since been adopted by communities worldwide.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">Michigan municipalities, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Sterling Heights, are also working towards achieving this goal.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">In this session, participants will learn about\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">implementing the Vision Zero approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">\u00a0to resident safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136599118 BCX0\">reducing costs for emergency services, and making communities more walkable and multi-modal.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW136599118 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garrett Dawe, Engineer of Traffic and Safety, Michigan Department of Transportation<\/p>\n<p>Alicia Sledge, Director, Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Roberts, Public Services Administrator, City of Ann Arbor<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-17 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-140 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-141 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-121 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Partnering in Philanthropy with the MML Foundation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">Michigan has one of the densest\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">philanthropy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0landscapes in the nation, holding the promise of unique, community-changing partnerships. This interactive breakout features Michigan philanthropic leaders<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">who understand local issues and the opportunities in municipal partnerships. Session participants will explore how philanthropy has more tools of transformation to offer than just funding, and what municipal partners need to have ready when they\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW198222555 BCX0\">set<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0the table for collaboration. This is a chance to share on-the-ground realities and build the alignment\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">that&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">\u00a0possible because of our\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">loca<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">l\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198222555 BCX0\">democracy.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW198222555 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zosia Eppensteiner, CEO, Community Foundation of Marquette County<\/p>\n<p>Randy Maiers, President &amp; CEO, Community Foundation of St. Clair County<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-18 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-142 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-143 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-122 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Community Voices at the Center: Guiding Data Center Development Together<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Data centers are rapidly becoming\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">essential<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">This session explores how communities can lead the conversation around data center development by putting residents, local values, and long-term quality of life first. From land use and sustainability to job creation and community benefits,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0unpack how engagement helps communities understand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0at stake, shape proposals to reflect local priorities, and build trust every step of the way.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW59913089 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beth Gibbons, Director, Resiliency Office, Washtenaw County<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Stump, Director, Local Government &amp; Community Affairs, ITC Michigan<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Witherspoon, City Administrator, City of Gibraltar<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-19 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-144 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-145 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-123 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Whiplash-Free Housing Development<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">This session explores how local leaders can cultivate patient, healthy real estate development that is accessible to residents, beginning with supportive regulation. Participants will learn how to incorporate incremental development ideas into\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">permitting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u00a0processes, public infrastructure planning, and community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">dialogue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">We will focus on building practical skills, strengthening local connections, and creating development-ready communities.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Attendees will also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">learn about<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u00a0housing toolkits, policy stress tests, and public engagement strategies that can help c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">ommun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">ities support sustainable growth while working effectively with residents, developers, and other community partners.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW253604341 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jenifer Acosta, Housing &amp; Community Development Consultant, Acosta Development<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-20 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-146 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-124 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48589105 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48589105 BCX0\">11:45 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-147 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-125 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-148 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-149 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-126 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Annual Meeting &amp; Luncheon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Additional fee and pre-registration required<\/em><br \/>\nTake a break from formal presentations\u2014this session is all about sharing wisdom, sparking ideas, and building connections. In small groups, we\u2019ll explore real-time challenges, community wins, and how to better support one another in our work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-150 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-127 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218725913 BCX0\">1\u20132:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW218725913 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-151 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-128 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">General Session \u2014 Democracy Starts Here: Leading at the Local Level<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW231072060 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW125629211 BCX0\">This talk will explore how\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\">democracy in America depends on robust civic engagement at the grassroots level. It will highlight how local officials can act as visionary leaders, using their municipal platforms to solve community challenges and model transparent, responsive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125629211 BCX0\">, and respectful governance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW125629211 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-152 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-129 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">2:30-2:45 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-153 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-130 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">Networking Break<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-154 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-131 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189415276 BCX0\">2:45\u20133:45 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189415276 BCX0\">p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-155 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-132 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>What the USDA Rural Development Agency Can Do for You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">The USDA Rural Development agency offers tailored grants, loans, and technical\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">\u00a0to help Michigan's local officials strengthen community infrastructure, expand affordable housing, and support municipal services. This presentation outlines paths for local leaders to partner with agency staff,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">leverage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60430491 BCX0\">\u00a0federal funding, and drive sustainable economic growth.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60430491 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-21 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-156 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-157 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-133 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>A.I. in Government: Promises, Pitfalls, & Preparedness<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is already transforming financial operations across the public sector, but are we ready for what comes next? T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">ailored for municipal leaders, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">his session\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">offer a practical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">, comprehensive, and user-friendly over<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">view of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">the benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">risks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">of A.I.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">implementation in local government\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">through popular use cases, with a focus on organizational readiness.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">Participants will learn\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">steps to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0effectively mitigate\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">potential danger<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">s and responsibly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">apply<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0A.I.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">workplace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251714113 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW251714113 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cooper Dayton, Manager, Cybersecurity Risk & IT Audit, Plante Moran<\/p>\n<p>Manharsh Mohan, Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity Risk & IT Audit, Plante Moran<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Plante Moran<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-22 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-158 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-159 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-134 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The First Amendment & the Right to Peaceably Assemble<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The First Amendment states: \"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of\u00a0religion, or\u00a0prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To what degree are municipalities allowed to regulate\u00a0gatherings?\u00a0Municipal officials are tasked with protecting both the safety and functionality of the community as well as the\u00a0Constitutional rights of individuals.\u00a0In this session, learn about reasonable regulations on assemblies, including ordinances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Tromp, Attorney, Mika Meyers<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-23 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-160 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-161 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-135 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Legislative Update<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">From the passage of the state budget to discussions on revenue sharing, housing, and property taxes, the Legislature continues to tackle\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">a wide array of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">issues affecting Michigan's local governments. Our lobbying team will break it all down for you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">ing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">insights\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">into<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">what's<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0going on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">\u00a0at the state and federal levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">. Plus,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">find out\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">how this year's elections might affect the upcoming lame duck session<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42439622 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW42439622 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John LaMacchia II, Director, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<p>Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-24 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-162 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-163 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-136 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>The Michigan Oasis: Implications for Future Planning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">As severe weather events\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0and water resources grow strained, Michigan is often viewed as a place of relative stability due to its temperate weather and access to fresh water. These trends could influence future population movement. This session examine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0what these shifts could mean through the lens of planning and zoning. Participants will learn about emerging migration trends and how they might translate into changes in housing demand, land use intensity, and development patterns.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The session will explore how communities can be proactive in accommodating and thoughtfully managing growth while supporting community character, infrastructure capacity, and long-term fiscal sustainability.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195108914 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexis Farrell-Rodriguez, Senior Planner, McKenna<\/p>\n<p>Saj Elle McBurrows, Assistant Planner, McKenna<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant McKenna<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-25 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-164 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-137 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16595218 BCX0\">4-5:30 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-165 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#008fb3;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-138 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Vendor Reception<\/h3>\n<p>Join us at the Vendor Reception! Convention attendees, organizations, and companies can mingle and create connections that benefit Michigan communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\" href=\"#tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Friday<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\" id=\"tab-eb9f97092bf79ae5934\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-8 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:20px;\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-139\"><h2>October 9, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-166 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-140 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150391325 BCX0\">7\u201310:30 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150391325 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-167 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-141 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Conference Registration Open<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Desk\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-168 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-142 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245412805 BCX0\">7:30\u20139 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW245412805 BCX0\">a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-169 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-143 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; CDEF\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-170 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-171 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-144 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Breakfast &amp; Membership Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors&#8217; A<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-registration required<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) provides a forum for its members to collaborate, network, share information, and provide support to one another in the State of Michigan. Membership in the Caucus is comprised of local elected officials, municipal staff members, associates, students, and supporting members in the State of Michigan that support the concept of diversity in municipal organizations. Attendance at the breakfast is open to all attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-172 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-145 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237878457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237878457 BCX0\">9\u201310 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Breakout Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-173 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#323132;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-146 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Managing Benefits Before They Manage Your Budget<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">Employee benefits are one of the largest and most complex expenses facing municipalities today. As healthcare and prescription drug costs continue to rise, city managers and municipal leaders need practical ways to manage costs while supporting employees and long-term planning. This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22452853 BCX0\">session will explore key cost drivers, cost containment strategies, and insights from the MML 2026 Benefits Survey to help municipal leaders ask better questions and make more informed decisions for their employees, budgets, and communities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW22452853 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amanda Bobrovetskit, Account Executive, Michigan Planners<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Presented by Business Alliance Program Participant Michigan Planners<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-26 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#323132;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#323132;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#323132;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#finance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Finance &amp; Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-174 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-175 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_25);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-147 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Reimagining Michigan\u2019s Harbors from a Local Perspective<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan has released a draft of its\u00a0first\u00a0ever\u00a0Maritime Strategy, creating a statewide framework\u00a0on\u00a0future investments in ports, harbors, and waterfront infrastructure. At the same time, the multinational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative launched its Economic Transformation Action Plan, highlighting the importance of aligning local, state, and federal funding to modernize working waterfronts and strengthen coastal economies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This panel explores how these efforts intersect\u00a0and how local governments\u00a0remain\u00a0central to the process. Panelists will discuss how communities can position themselves for funding\u00a0and navigate\u00a0land use\u00a0decisions that balance economic development, recreation, and environmental protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emily Finnell, Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist, Office of the Great Lakes, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy<\/p>\n<p>Ken Johnson, Mayor, City of Muskegon<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Muhammad, Mayor, City of Benton Harbor<\/p>\n<p>Travis Wheeler, Chief Policy Officer and U.S. Managing Director, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-27 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#00735c;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#00735c;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#innovation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-176 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-177 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e42a11;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-148 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Public Service, Mental Health, & Family Impact<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tower Ballroom C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local government leaders serve in a public arena where criticism can be loud, personal, and constant. Whether elected or appointed, leaders often\u00a0put in\u00a0long hours\u00a0of\u00a0navigating\u00a0ongoing community conflict. Over time, these pressures can affect mental health, professional identity, and family members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session creates a candid, skills-focused conversation about stress, anxiety, burnout, and the \"always on\" nature of public leadership, including how public conflict can spill into family life. Using a recent reflection from a city manager, we will explore how to care for ourselves while also modeling healthy coping for children and partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deborah Stuart, City Manager, City of Mason<\/p>\n<p>Amy Perschbacher, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Ronan Psychological Associates; Commissioner, City of Mount Pleasant<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-28 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e42a11;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e42a11;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#leadership\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-178 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-179 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#4a2160;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-149 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Making Every Vote Accessible: Empowering Your Community<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mackinac Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which our civil liberties are based. However, challenges\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">\u00a0in ensuring fair and equal access for all Americans. In this session, Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie will lead a frank and illuminating conversation about current issues affecting election accessibility in Michigan's communities. Participants will also learn about tools and resources available for election support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213397047 BCX0\">\u00a0and security considerations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW213397047 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aghogho Edevbie, Deputy Secretary of State, Michigan Department of State<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-29 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#4a2160;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4a2160;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#policy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-180 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-181 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e05e00;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-150 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>Building Coalitions to Address Homelessness and Housing Vulnerable Communities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">Michigan communities are facing rising unsheltered homelessness, tight shelter capacity, and complex\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">pressure on both\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">space and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">public safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194122819 BCX0\">. This session is a practical, municipality-ready conversation about how to build and sustain multidisciplinary coalitions that move from crisis response to coordinated action. Speakers will share information and strategies on how community partners can break down barriers and meet participant-led goals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194122819 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eric Hufnagel, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness; Commissioner, City of St. Johns<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Holm, Police Social Worker Coordinator, RESILIENCE Program, Traverse City Police Department<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Hannon, Director of Outreach, Central United Methodist Church<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-30 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_border_color:#e05e00;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_20);--button_gradient_top_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#e05e00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-custom_color_16);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/content-tracks#development\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 2.5rem ) !important;margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-182 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-151 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" 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class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-154 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;\"><h3>General Session \u2014 Strong Foundations for Strong Communities & CEA Award Winner Announcement<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Governors' CDEF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW61770898 BCX0\">Join author and land-use planner Chuck Marohn in a presentation exploring the structural challenges facing communities today, from financial fragility to housing affordability. Learn how conventional development patterns, transportation investments, and public finance practices can undermine long-term prosperity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">even afte<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">r\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">years of growth. Drawing from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0his book<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">Escaping the Housing Trap,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0Chuck\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">discus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">s how zoning, financing, and development practices have limited housing supply and increased costs.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">You'll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0gain a clearer understanding of the connections between local decision-making<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">community\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">resilience and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">\u00a0leave\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">with practical strategies to support incremental growth and build stronger, more adaptable\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">communiti<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61770898 BCX0\">es.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW61770898 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charles Marohn, Founder and President, Strong Towns<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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