MML 2021 Convention Program & Agenda

When we met in 2019, we discussed the ins and outs of the General Law Village Act. Now, two years later, hear directly from village leaders on what has changed and what has remained the same. NOON–1:15 PM NETWORKING LUNCH Location: Ballroom B–DeVos Place

1:15–2:45 PM GENERAL SESSION Location:

Ballroom A–DeVos Place Welcome Back: William Wild, Mayor, Westland; President, Michigan Municipal League Board Sponsor Remarks: Carla Gribbs, Regional Manager Corporate and Governmental Affairs, DTE Energy

People Powered Bridge Building Moderator:

Helen Davis Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation Minya Irby, Agency Principal, Cooper Irby Brewster Professional Services Theresa Rosado Nanasy, Owner, Casa de Rosado Galeria Ryan Soucy, Senior Economic Development and Community Planner, Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission Marilyn Vlach, Treasurer, Central Neighborhood, Traverse City

Speakers:

A panel of Bridge Builders Microgrant recipients, supported by the Michigan Municipal League Foundation, will present on their grassroots efforts to deepen community service in local business and cultural/artistic expression. This unique program asks everyday residents to partner with hyper-local businesses and artists to create programming that engages neighbors, encourages fellowship, and maximizes the assets already available in a neighborhood. This program is returning after a successful 2020 pilot that saw a proliferation of creative projects that brought people closer together when our residents felt really far apart.

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