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MMA’s annual Capitol event provides a “hands-on” lobbying experience, connecting members and manufacturing supporters with key policymakers while learning about MMA’s efforts to develop a pro-manufacturing economy.
The full-day experience is a time to champion our ever-evolving industry and advocate for a prosperous future. Michigan’s manufacturers are vital employers, creators and innovators propelling us forward. Together, we shape policy, forge connections and amplify our collective voice to ensure Michigan remains a hub of progress. MMA’s annual event fosters continued collaboration and creates opportunities to advocate for a promising future — fueling the momentum of our industry’s boundless potential.
From pre-registration to the evening reception offers opportunities to network and engage. Save the date and plan to join us Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Lansing for this exclusive opportunity to connect with industry advocates, legislative leaders and regulatory officials.
Past Conference Highlights
Details
Date & Location
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Event
- Heritage Hall • Michigan State Capitol Building, Lansing
- Reception
- MMA Headquarters, Lansing
Pricing
Registration for MMA Legislative Day,
including Reception
- $175/person for MMA Industry & Associate Members
- $275/person for MMA Insurance and Future members
Registration for Reception only
- $100/person for MMA Industry & Associate Members
- $200/person for MMA Insurance and Future members
Registration
Agenda
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8:30 a.m.
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Registration
at Heritage Hall
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9:00 a.m.
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:10 a.m.
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Legislative Panel
Speaker Pro Tempore Rachelle Smit
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt
House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri* |
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10:30 a.m.
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Advocacy in Action
House Legislative Meetings
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12:00 p.m.
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Networking Lunch
at Heritage Hall
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12:45 p.m.
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Workforce Solutions Update
Bill Rayl • MMA
Laura Preuss • MMA |
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1:00 p.m.
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Guest Speaker
Sean Egan • Michigan Department of Labor
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2:00 p.m.
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Advocacy in Action
Senate Legislative Meetings
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4:15 p.m.
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Guest Speaker
John Engler • Former Governor of Michigan |
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5:00 p.m.
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2025 MMA Legislative Reception
MMA Headquarters
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Speakers
John Engler
Principal • Engler LLC
John M. Engler’s professional and legal background, gives him a unique capacity to understand complex issues and to simplify them in an efficient and effective manner. He previously served as President of Business Roundtable and led the National Association of Manufacturers as President & CEO. He served three terms as the Governor of Michigan, from 1991 to 2003, after serving 20 years in the Michigan Legislature.
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader
Senator Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) is proud to have earned the historic distinctions as the first woman to ever hold this position in the Michigan Senate, as well as being the first woman to represent Grand Rapids in the Michigan Senate since 1920. Before being elected to the state House, where she served three terms, Brinks was a caseworker at The Source, helping businesses and nonprofits improve workplaces and retain employees. She also worked as the director of a community-based corrections agency and as a school paraprofessional.
Ranjeev Puri*
House Democratic Leader
Representative Ranjeev Puri serves as the Michigan House Democratic Leader, elected by his colleagues to lead the fight for a stronger, more inclusive Michigan. Since his first election in 2020, he has made history as the first person of color to represent his district and the first Sikh-American in Michigan’s legislative history. In his second term, he was selected as majority whip, making him the highest-ranking South Asian in state government nationwide. The son of Indian immigrants, Leader Puri was raised with the values of hard work, service and opportunity. His leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government’s “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024.
Sean Egan
Deputy Director of Labor • Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Sean Egan is the Deputy Director of Labor for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, primarily overseeing MIOSHA, Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency, the Bureau of Employment Relations and the Wage and Hour Division. As a lifelong Westside Michigander and activist for working people and families, he brings a wealth of experience across all areas of the state’s economy.
Rachelle Smit
Speaker Pro Tempore
Representative Rachelle Smit was elected by her House colleagues to serve as speaker pro tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session, making her second in line in leadership of the 110 members of the legislative body. The speaker pro tempore presides over House proceedings, moderates debate, makes rulings on procedure and announces the results of votes in the absence of the Speaker of the House. Rachelle previously served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years, a position that drove her passion for election integrity. She and her husband, Dave, are also partners in their family dairy farm. They have three sons, and they have served as foster parents for several wonderful children over the years and are passionate about adoption.
Aric Nesbitt
Senate Republican Leader
Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) grew up on a six-generation family farm in West Michigan. He went on to earn an economics degree from Hillsdale College, later earning a master’s in international business. He served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives before being elected to the Michigan Senate. He represents the 20th Senate District, which includes portions of Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan and Kent counties and currently serves as Senate Republican Leader.
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