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2026 Economic Development In Your Place Fall Conference

October 9, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

Description

About this Event

MEDA is excited to bring our Fall Conference back to Traverse City after a successful event in 2025. 

Agenda

An agenda with speakers, sessions, and time frames is expected in August.

Sponsor this Event

One-Day Partner ($800) Per Event - Unlimited

  • (1) Registration
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Introduce Speakers (optional)
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Social Media Promotion – Paired
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in Promotional Emails
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Event Webpage

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a description up to 150 words, and contact information.

One-Day Event ($1,200) Per Event - Limited to (3) Per Event

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Exhibit Table
  • Introduce Speakers (optional)
  • Logo on Event Handouts
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for 1 Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in Promotional Emails
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Event Webpage

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a description up to 150 words, and contact information.

Contact Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org with any questions or to sponsor.

Our Commitment

MEDA is committed to making our event accessible to all attendees. If you require any accommodations to fully participate, please contact Catie at catie@medaweb.org or 517-241-0011 at least 5 days before the event. You can also list your dietary restrictions on the registration form.

Time

Times are approximate and may be adjusted as the agenda develops. Check the Know Before You Go email that you receive 3 to 4 business days before the conference.

Pricing

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

You can request an invoice upon registering. See your registration confirmation for payment options. All registrations submitted October 2nd or after will be required to pay upon checkout.  

Member Rate $135

MEDA Members, if you joined in the last 12 months, you may still have a New Member Coupon that you can apply to the Impact Day. Ask Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org.

Future Member Rate $205

If not a member of MEDA, ask Cassandra how you can get coupon that covers the event fee by joining MEDA.

A $15 per event late fee begins on October 2nd.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be received in writing to cjorae@medaweb.org on or before October 2nd to receive a full refund. 
  • Cancellations between October 3rd and October 7th will have a $100 processing fee.
  • There will be no refunds 8th October or after.
  • Those who do not cancel and do not attend will be charged the full price of registration. 
  • The policy includes any scheduled receptions or paid activities.
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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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