MML Convention Program

Agenda At-A-Glance

2:45–3:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Fostering Neighborhood Connections Continuing Michigan’s Placemaking Leadership Conversation Prioritizing Well-Being in Public Service

Location: Headquarters of The Capitol Club

Location: Brighton Pavilion

Location: Straits of Mackinac

Legislative Update

Location: Grand Pavilion

Equitable Small Business Ecosystems:

Location: Gerald R. Ford Conference Room

Tangible Ways to Support Your Business Community 5–6:30 p.m.

Terrace Room

Vendor Reception

Friday, September 13, 2024 7–10:30 a.m.

Garden Terrace

Registration Open 7:30–9 a.m.

Main Dining Room

Networking Breakfast 7:30–9 a.m.

Cottage Restaurant

Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Breakfast & Membership Meeting (pre-registration required) 8–10:30 a.m.

Garden Terrace

League Membership and Information Table Open 9–10 a.m. The Role of Local Leaders in Preparing for

Breakout Sessions

Location: Headquarters of The Capitol Club

Mass Shootings The Anatomy of an Election

Location: Brighton Pavilion Location: Straits of Mackinac

Waste Not, Want Not: Eliminating Food Waste and Alleviating Hunger AI in Action: Case Studies from Michigan Communities Modular Housing: Another Piece of the Housing Pie

Location: Terrace Room Location: Grand Pavilion

Fund a Better Way with MI Funding Hub

Location: Gerald R. Ford Conference Room

10–10:30 a.m.

Parlor

Networking Break 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Theatre

General Session The State of AI in Government: Exploring the Future Announcement of 2024 Community Excellence Award Winner

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