About the Spring Conference
The Spring Conference offers topics most pertinent to the economic development community including updates to economic development business, community, and workforce resources, case studies that show creative use, and allows plenty of time for the networking that creates partnerships that are vital for success.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
View sessions, content, and speakers: Spring Conference.
Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game
An afternoon Legislative Reception will be held on April 9th at Jackson Field/Lugnuts Stadium after MEDA's Spring Conference.
Enjoy food, drinks, and a baseball game while growing connections that will help you make a positive impact.
About Impact Day
The NEW! Economic Development Impact Day is MEDA's rebranded legislative conference.
The new title highlights the significant contributions of our members and the pivotal role of the legislature, administration, and state departments in driving successful economic development priorities in your communities. It will also continue to provide key policy updates relevant to your work. For more information about this event, including its history, please the Impact Day page.
IMPACT DAY AGENDA
View sessions, content, and speakers: Impact Day.
Advocacy Awards - Deadline Extended to March 14th
Nominate an Advocate for Economic Advancement or a Legislative Economic Development Champion. Nomination forms due March 14th. Learn more and access forms at https://www.medaweb.org/legislativeawards/.
Legislative Visits
MEDA can help schedule appointments with legislators in the afternoon, pending session/committee schedules. Please indicate if you need assistance scheduling appointments (individually or group) on your registration form.
Invite Your Legislators to the Legislative Reception and Impact Day
Legislators are welcome to attend at no cost, but we ask that they RSVP to Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org and notify us at least three days in advance of any changes to their registration. We understand the unpredictable nature of the legislative environment and that Senators and Representatives may need to send a staff member in their place. If they are unable to attend after expressing interest, we respectfully request that only one staff member attend on their behalf.
Spring Conference and Impact Day Exclusive Sponsor
Enbridge exists to fuel people’s quality of life. We operate across North America and beyond—powering industry, empowering society and safely delivering reliable, affordable sources of energy through our four core businesses: liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, gas distribution and storage, and renewable energy. These activities deliver a variety of economic benefits and fuel people’s quality of life, whether they’re:
At Enbridge, we’re committed to lowering emissions while meeting growing energy demand; to supporting our customers today while anticipating their needs tomorrow; and to meet that demand, developing new energy sources while keep energy costs in check. We’re proud to deliver economic benefits in the states where we do business, like Michigan. Learn more at enbridge.com. Contact: Paul Meneghini, Manager, Community Engagement, Great Lakes Region, Enbridge, PH: 218-348-8139
Spring Conference Sponsor
Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet company that serves as the essential gateway to connectivity across the Great Lakes region of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. The company is building a bridge to the wide-open future by delivering high-speed, reliable internet to homes and businesses in underserved, rural communities. Surf’s 250-plus-person team is local, giving them an edge when it comes to customer care and advocacy for the region. Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Surf also has offices in La Porte, Ind., Byron Center and Fowlerville, Mich., and Coal City, Naperville, and Rock Falls, Ill. Learn more at https://surfinternet.com. Contact: Steve Carender, Director of Special Funding, PH: 574-320-1960
Hotel Reservations
For those attending events on both days, MEDA has reserved a group rate at the DoubleTree in downtown Lansing (formerly the Radisson), 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 for $98++/night. Reserve by March 17th at DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing or by calling 833-904-2206 and identifying yourself as part of the 2025 MEDA SPRING CONFERENCE group. Reservation Code: 91F.
Sponsor these Events
Sponsorship information is available on page 15 of MEDA's Investor Prospectus.
2025 Investor Prospectus
2025 Sponsorship Form
April 9th
Spring Conference7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game5:00 p.m. Gates open for Lugnuts game.6:00 p.m. Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game
April 10th
Economic Development Impact Day8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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.
3 Locations
Spring ConferenceCadillac Room1115 S. Washington Ave.Lansing, MI 48910
Legislative Reception and Lugnuts GameThe View at Jackson Field505 E. Michigan Ave.Lansing, MI 48912
Economic Development Impact DayHeritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol100 N. Capitol Ave.Lansing, MI 48933
Moving forward for all MEDA events, registration must be paid in order to attend unless prior arrangements are made.
Member Rates$135 Spring Conference$25 Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game$135 Economic Development Impact Day$245 Spring Conference/Impact Day - Get a discount for attending both events!
MEDA Members, if you joined in the last 12 months, you may still have a New Member Coupon for $135 that you can apply to the Spring Conference or Impact Day. Ask Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org.
Future Member Rates$205 Spring Conference$35 Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game$205 Economic Development Impact Day$385 Spring Conference/Impact Day - Get a discount for attending both events!
If not a member of MEDA ask Cassandra how you can get your coupon by joining MEDA.
A $15 per event late fee begins on April 2nd.
Spring Conference, Legislative Reception, Impact Day Cancellation Policy
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