2025 Spring Conference
2025 Spring Conference
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (7:45 AM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
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.
Stay for Impact Day
This event is being held back-to-back with our Impact Day event on April 10th. You can get a discount for registering for both events.
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.
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:
- well-paying jobs in towns and cities,
- tax revenue that can help build schools, hospitals and roads,
- procurement spending that stimulates local economies, or
- grants and volunteer labor for community-strengthening projects.
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 Event 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.
Spring Conference Coffee Sponsor
The WinMatt Group is a strategic advisory and public affairs firm focused on relationship-driven results. With over 65 years of combined experience, a network of long-standing relationships with key decision makers, and a history of hustle, our team navigates complex legislative and regulatory environments to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our results are built on the trust we’ve gained through our deep roots in Michigan’s government landscape, our reputation for adaptability, and an unshakable focus on solutions. We invite you to connect with us, because your wins matter. Contact Kate Skaggs, President, The WinMatt Group, PH: 740-398-3758.
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 this Events
Sponsorship information is available on page 15 of MEDA's Investor Prospectus.
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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 April 2nd or after will be required to pay upon checkout.
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
- Cancellations must be received in writing to cjorae@medaweb.org on or before April 2nd to receive a full refund.
- Cancellations between April 3rd and April 7th will have a $100 processing fee.
- There will be no refunds after 7:45 a.m. on April 8th, 24 hours before the event’s start time.
- Those who do not cancel and do not attend will be charged the full price of registration.
- The policy includes the Legislative Reception.
1115 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910 United States
April 9th
Spring Conference
Cadillac Room
1115 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game
The View at Jackson Field
505 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912
April 10th
Economic Development Impact Day
Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol
100 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
April 9th
Spring Conference
7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game
5:00 p.m. Gates open for Lugnuts game.
6:00 p.m. Legislative Reception and Lugnuts Game
April 10th
Economic Development Impact Day
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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.
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