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Tuesday, March 19
Workshops
Capitalizing on Local Assets in Economic Development
Council-Manager Relations
- Victor Cardenas, Assistant City Manager, Novi
- Kathie Grinzinger, Lead Executive Recruiter, Michigan Municipal League
- Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Administrator, Lathrup Village
- Adam Smith, City Manager, Grand Ledge
Everyday Bias: Institutional and Implicit
Understanding the General Law Village Act
Welcome General Session
President’s Speech
Legislative Update
The Road to Opportunity
Wednesday, March 20
Morning General Session
Engaging Constituents by Telling Your Community Story
Morning Breakouts
Equity and Inclusion in Michigan
Implementing November’s Election-Related New Laws & Ballot Questions
Lobbying 2.0
Opportunity Zones 101
- Luke Forrest, Director, Civic Innovations, Michigan Municipal League
- Gary Heidel, Chief Housing Investment Officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
- Andy Schor, Mayor, Lansing
Understanding the Paid Sick Time Law and Other Impacts on Municipal Bargaining
Afternoon General Session
Practicing Civil Discourse in Community Conversations
Afternoon Breakouts
Housing Michigan Residents
- Ryan Schmidt, VP of Real Estate Development & Management, Inner City Christian Federation
- Monica Schuyler, Executive Director, Pennies from Heaven Foundation
Lobbying 3.0
New TIF Authority Requirements
Recreational Marijuana Is Here
Social Media and Your Community