Michigan is leveraging its reputation and new workforce initiatives to drive further growth in manufacturing. Michigan remains a magnet for major automotive and tech projects, including EV parts and production, as well as semiconductor investments. The Make It in Michigan strategy emphasizes collaboration across government and industry to boost workforce readiness and attract
capital. New training programs are now aligning talent with industry growth by preparing K-12 students and workers for high-demand careers.
Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP): Offers grants, loans and other assistance to businesses undertaking competitive projects that create jobs.
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit: Allows companies with more than 250 employees to claim up to $2 million per year in R&D expenses as a tax credit. Offers eligible smaller businesses a credit of up to $250,000 per year.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
michiganbusiness.org
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
degc.org
Detroit Regional Chamber
detroitchamber.com
Grand Rapids Economic Development
rightplace.org
Fifteen Fortune 500 company HQs in the state.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
