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2024 MAM Summer Workshop
Thriving Communities
August 7-9, 2024
Big Rapids, MI
Join your fellow local leaders in Big Rapids for the 2024 MAM Summer Workshop! This workshop is an excellent opportunity to network with other mayors and presidents while learning critical skills and information to help you serve your community. This year’s program will include sessions on current legislative issues, economic development, the new MI Funding Hub, thriving communities and more. In addition to the exciting agenda, the event’s welcome reception and an evening in downtown Big Rapids aim to foster community among MAM members.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 7
3:00 pm
MAM Board Meeting
*MAM Board members only
6:00 pm
Registration Opens
Location: Roben-Hood Airport
6:00-8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Location: Roben-Hood Airport
Kick off the Summer Workshop at the Welcome Reception! Enjoy refreshments and light appetizers while networking with colleagues in an airplane hangar at the Big Rapids Roben-Hood Airport. Light background music will be provided as well as a display of airplanes. Included in the registration fee.
Thursday, August 8
Location: David L. Eisler Center – Ferris State University, Rm 202A
9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:30 am
Opening Remarks & Host City Welcome
Speakers
Lee Kilbourn, Mayor, City of Auburn; MAM Board President
Fred Guenther, Mayor, City of Big Rapids
9:45 am
Legislative Update
Speaker
Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am
The Mayor’s Role in Economic Development
Panel
Moderator
Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
12:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:30pm
City of Big Rapids: Building Community through Cultural Activities
The City of Big Rapids will provide a short presentation to showcase the numerous ways the community provides cultural activities for residents. Then attendees will be taken on a tour of the community to see multiple art pieces and parks. Upon return to Ferris, attendees will have the option of touring the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery.
5:00-6:00 pm
Wine Tasting
Location: Big Rapids Pocket Park
The Mecosta County Convention Bureau will be hosting a wine tasting downtown with live jazz music.
6:00-9:00 pm
Dinner
Location: The Blue Cow Restaurant
Attendees and guests will enjoy dinner at The Blue Cow with a musical performance by Tuba Bach. Included in the registration fee. After the Blue Cow if participants are interested in another cultural event, the City will be hosting a viewing party of Chimney Swifts. Approximately 200 birds will be fluttering around the chimney of City Hall prior to entering in for the night.
Friday, August 9
Location: David L. Eisler Center – Ferris State University, Rm 202A
8:15 am
Networking Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
MI Funding Hub
Speaker
Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League
10:00 am
Networking Break
10:15 am
Thriving Communities
Speaker
Sarah Preisser, Talent Strategist, Mindset Talent LLC
Richard Murphy, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League
Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State and Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
12:15 pm
Closing Remarks & Program Evaluations
12:30 pm
Adjourn
Registration
The Michigan Municipal League has launched the League Portal to enrich your experience. This one-stop-shop will allow you to register for events (plus edit or cancel your registration) and much more.
How to access event registration using the Portal:
- Visit my.mml.org.
- Follow the instructions on the login page.
- Navigate to “Event Registration” using the menu on the left-hand side of the page
If you have any questions about the Portal or have any technical issues, email portalhelp@mml.org for assistance.
MAM Members: $210 Early Bird Rate (cutoff is 7/12/24) $240 if registering after 7/12/24
Nonmembers*: $305 Early Bird Rate (cutoff is 7/12/24)
$350 if registering after 7/12/24
*Includes MAM membership through 2024 for mayors, village presidents, and township supervisors of Michigan communities that are members of the Michigan Municipal League!
Guests: $115 Includes Wednesday welcome reception and Thursday evening dinner
Registration and cancellation deadline is July 29 at 5:00pm.
Housing
Holiday Inn Express
1005 Perry Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Housing reservations can be made by calling 231-796-4400 or by using the online reservation link below. If making reservations by phone, please reference the Michigan Association of Mayors or group code MAM.
Group housing cutoff for the MAM room block is July 17, 2024.
Parking and Transportation
Complimentary self-parking is available at the Holiday Inn and David L. Eisler Center on Ferris State University’s campus. It is approximately a 5-minute drive to the venue from the hotel.
While on campus, attendees are asked to park in lot 3A, which is located east of the David L. Eisler Center. No parking passes will be required during the event. Please reference the campus map for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bronze Sponsor – Under $500 ($250 minimum)
- Name/logo listed on workshop program
Silver Sponsor – $500
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Distribution of materials onsite at registration table
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Name/logo listed on MAM website homepage through December 2024
- Two free registrations at event ($400 value, travel and lodging not included, spouses/guest welcome)
Platinum Sponsor – $1,500 or more
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Name/logo listed on MAM website homepage through December 2024
- Designated display table for information and materials
- Banner(s), easels, or other provided logos placed throughout the event
- Two free registrations at event ($400 value, travel and lodging not included, spouses/guest welcome)
- Opportunity to make a formal, 15-minute presentation during a designated mealtime or session of the workshop
Completed forms can be sent to registration@mml.org. If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Bloink at kbloink@mml.org. We hope that you will find sponsorship beneficial.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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