MML 2021 Convention Program & Agenda

Sheri Welsh, Pres. & CEO, Welsh & Associates Bobby Hopewell, Pres. & CEO, Mobile Health Resources, Former Mayor, Kalamazoo

People are attracted to places that feel like community. Businesses want to be in communities that attract people. Residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses all desire good health, safety, security, longevity, and places that create wealth and assets that they can pass on to the next generation. These characteristics are not achieved by extraction, scarcity, or zero-sum thinking. Instead, the City Business Collaborative seeks abundance created by a virtuous circle resulting in equitable growth and reinvestment for future prosperity for people and businesses. Hear from representatives of the City Business Collaborative on their ambitious agenda to build a more prosperous Michigan. 2:45–3:30 PM COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATIONS Sponsored by , official auditors of the Community Excellence Awards

4:15–4:30 PM DELEGATE CHECK-IN 4:30–5:30 PM BUSINESS MEETING ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Location: Center Concourse–Amway Grand Speaker: Adoption of the 2021-2022 Core Legislative Principles Election of League Trustees 5:00–5:45 PM FIRST TIMERS/NEW MEMBERS MEET-UP Location: Gerald Ford Room 6:00–8:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by Location: Gillett Bridge, Grand Rapids Outside the DeVos convention space doors.

Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League

The Welcome Reception will provide an excellent opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new friends, and create valuable connections.

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