Summertime means Summit time!
Join fellow officials and municipal experts July 23-24 at the Island Resort & Conference Center—located in Harris, just west of Escanaba—for MTA’s UP North Summit. This event offers excellent networking opportunities and premier educational programming. Full-program rates off er the most value; but single-day rates are available.
Practical techniques and valuable resources The program is packed with informative sessions. Detailed session descriptions appear in the full registration brochure included in your June
Township Focus magazine and found online at
http://bit.ly/MTASummit.
Informative general sessions
On Tuesday morning, state legislators will join us for a panel discussion lending their legislative insights on what is happening in Lansing and how it affects your township. Later we’ll offer a primer on elections geared for your entire township board. From board responsibilities to resources, we’ll help you get a handle on the impact elections administration has on your township.
On Wednesday, we’ll begin with an update from MTA’s Director of Government Relations Judy Allen featuring a breakdown of the latest legislative issues, including what’s at the forefront, on the horizon for lame duck session and tips for working with your state legislators. Our closing session will help you determine which ordinances are right for your township to address conflicts and complaints that come with hot-button land use topics like short-term rentals, sand and gravel mining and blight. Get real-life, practical examples and find the right fit for regulation in your township.
Northern Market
At the breaks, make connections in our
Northern Market, a mini expo featuring providers of products and services that can help your township run more efficiently.
Evening activities
After a delicious dinner, get into the game at our free game night featuring everyone’s favorite classic: bingo! Keep your eyes on the prize as each game brings you closer to victory and the chance to walk away a winner. Not a bingo aficionado? We’ll have other games to play and opportunities to earn tickets for our big prize drawings at the end of the night. So, grab your lucky charm and join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and competition.