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2025 Emerging Leaders Spring Training

May 8, 2025 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

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EVENT AGENDA

View the sessions, content, and speakers for this year's Spring Training.

About Emerging Leaders Spring Training

The Emerging Leaders Spring Training is a half-day program with topics that focus on the needs of early-career economic developers.

Attendees can learn from experienced leaders as well as build lasting relationships through networking.

For general information about this event, including history, visit the Emerging Leaders Spring Training page.

Event Sponsors

Since 2021, Double Haul Solutions (DHS) has been a trusted partner for communities, organizations, and teams striving to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes. At the core of our approach is the Double Haul Network, which allows us to design custom project teams that align with the specific needs of each client. The network includes a diverse roster of experts: community builders, human resources and labor relations specialists, policy advisors, project managers, engagement strategists, planning and economic development professionals, financial consultants, and more. This flexible approach ensures that no matter the goal, the right skill sets are always within reach. At DHS, we’re about more than solving problems—we’re about building lasting relationships with leaders who share our passion for community progress. Like the purposeful motion of a double haul cast, we help our clients reach further and achieve their goals with precision and impact. Together, let’s create real and lasting change. Contact: Nate Geinzer, Founder/CEO, Double Haul Solutions, PH: 248-207-5293.

Fleis & VandenBrink

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) is an employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm with ten offices serving Michigan and Indiana. The F&V team encompasses a broad range of services designed to provide our clients with a one-stop-shop consultant. Providing a wide range of services allows us to design custom-fit solutions and award-winning projects - on time and on budget. Their growth has been an outcome of hiring the best people, doing great work, and focusing on client relationships. Contact: Samantha Mariuz, Economic Development Manager, PH: 248-224-0305.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services

GreenStone Farm Credit Services has been serving the rural communities of Michigan and northeast Wisconsin for over a century. As one of America’s largest rural lenders, GreenStone provides tailored lending solutions and financial services for farmers, agribusinesses, home buyers, and outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $15 billion in assets, GreenStone serves over 28,000 members throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin by providing secure capital, a cooperative organizational structure, and the rural expertise needed to continue strengthening our communities. More information on GreenStone can be found at www.greenstonefcs.com. Contact: Emma Moore, Marketing Outreach Specialist, PH: 517-721-7347.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) offers an innovative and solution-oriented approach to helping clients complete successful projects by employing creativity to solve problems, maximizing value, and reaching cost-effective client solutions. MSG offers a full array of consulting services for both the public and private sectors including, but not limited to Civil/Structural Design and Permitting, Construction Engineering, Cultural Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical, Landscape Architecture, Planning/Funding Strategies/Grant Writing, Program Management, Surveying, Mechanical Electrical Processes, and Instrumentation, Controls & Automation. MSG offers an unparalleled diversity of infrastructure-related services to public, private, energy, institutional, and philanthropic clients. The firm’s mission is to help clients overcome hurdles to get their projects developed quickly while addressing infrastructure needs and regulatory requirements. Infrastructure is very expensive – and solving infrastructure needs most cost-effectively is their primary value to their clients. The firm currently has 9 offices throughout Michigan! Visit www.MannikSmithGroup.com or contact Steve Mihalec, Business Development Leader, PH: 734-598-1810, smihalec@manniksmithgroup.com today!

Time

Current times are approximate and will be adjusted as the agenda develops.

Location

Michigan Municipal League

Training Room

Pricing

Moving forward for all MEDA events, registration must be paid in order to attend unless prior arrangements are made. 

  • You can request in invoice upon registering.
  • See your registration confirmation for payment options.
  • All registrations submitted May 1st or after will be required to pay upon checkout.


Rates
MEDA Members: $70*
Future Members: $80**


*MEDA Members, if you joined in the last 12 months, you may still have a New Member Coupon that you can use for this event. Ask Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org.
**If a future member of MEDA, ask Cassandra how you can get your coupon by becoming a member.


A $15 per event late fee begins on May 1st.


Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be received in writing to cjorae@medaweb.org on or before May 1st to receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations between May 2nd and May 6th will have a $50 processing fee
  • There will be no refunds May 7th or after.
  • Those who do not cancel and do not attend will be charged the full price of registration.
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Contact Information

Michigan Economic Developers Association
Name: Cassandra Jorae
Phone: 517-241-0011
Email: cjorae@medaweb.org
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