MML Convention Program

Equitable Small Business Ecosystems: Tangible Ways to Support Your Business Community

Location: Gerald R. Ford Conference Room Moderator: Bridget Dean, Mayor, City of Berkley Speakers: Rachel Skylis, Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation Richard Murphy, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League Mara Braciszewski, Senior Planner, McKenna The success of our member communities is directly connected to the success of their local economies. The League and MML Foundation’s Local Economies Initiative explores local small business and entrepreneurship systems within smaller southeast Michigan communities. After more than two years on the ground, we are excited to share emerging findings! Learn about building equitable small business ecosystems, find inspiration from innovation happening right now in our communities, and walk away with practical steps to better support your small businesses. CC 2: Community Engagement CC 3: Equity and Inclusion CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting Sponsored by 123 Net, Community Heart & Soul, Crimson Agency, McKenna, National League of Cities Local Infrastructure Hub, OHM Advisors, Oracle NetSuite for Government, SAFEbuilt, Spatial Data Logic, Spicer Group, The Brick Industry Association Location: Terrace Room Join us for our newest offering, the Vendor Reception. Convention attendees, organizations, and companies can mingle and create connections that benefit Michigan communities. 5–6:30 p.m. Vendor Reception

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