2026 Economic Development In Your Place Fall Conference
2026 Economic Development In Your Place Fall Conference
Friday, 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 October 2025.
Agenda
An agenda with speakers, sessions, and time frames is expected in August.
Topics in the Works
- Federal-level outlook
- MEDC outlook
- The latest strategies for using land banks as an economic and development tool for housing.
- Rebranding Your DDA - Updating the Branding for Your Commercial Zone in Response to Consumer Lifestyle Changes
- Driving Innovation, Workforce Development, and Economic Growth through Strategic Alignment
Reserve Your Stay
A limited number of rooms have been held at the special group rate of $219.00++/night for the night of October 8th. Reserve by Tuesday, September 08, 2026.
When making the reservation, call the Reservations Department at (231) 947-3700 and identify yourself as part of MEDA Fall Conference and provide their credit card number to guarantee their reservation.
- Hotel room rates are subject to MI occupancy/sales tax of 11% (subject to change) and a daily service charge of $15.00. Taxes are subject to change without notice.
- Rates quoted are for single/double occupancy. There is an additional person charge of $85 per person, per night for triple/quad occupancy. Maximum occupancy is four guests.
- Extend your stay: A discounted group rate of $399.00 per night will be extended to the group for the nights of October 9–11, 2026, based on availability.
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.
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Moving forward for all MEDA events, registration must be paid in order to attend, and your membership must be up-to-date by the date of the event, 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.
615 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686 United States