Lobby Day 2017

• Online: Register Online
• Phone: 517-487-8521
• E-mail: martin@mimfg.org

• This half-day program stresses the importance of advocacy with tips and resources.
• Attendees will put their advocacy skills into action.
• Hear global manufacturers’ insights and experiences and learn how to put their advocacy methods into practice, regardless of your company size.
• Ask questions of Michigan lawmakers during a moderated Q&A and networking time; learn directly from policymakers how they are working to advance Michigan manufacturing.
• Build connections with legislators, agency leaders and other manufacturing business owners at the respected and well-known Legislative Reception.

• 100% of attendees reported this program helped them understand new concepts, put them into action and confidently use new skills to advance their business
• Informal and candid discussion with legislators over lunch provided added-value to 100% of attendees
• This program was scored 4 out of 4 by past attendees
• 83% of attendees were EXTREMELY LIKELY to use the information they learned within 30 days, while 17% were VERY LIKELY to put this information to use or share it with a coworker

Keeping the Momentum Going

House Speaker Tom Leonard

What’s next for Michigan’s business climate? Learn how House Speaker Tom Leonard and the House Republican majority plan to build on the tremendous momentum of recent years and continue to advance Michigan manufacturing, address the need for skilled trades and grow our economy.

Racing to First Place

Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis

The state that does the best job developing talent will have an advantage now and long into the future. Roger Curtis is taking his long-time experience and success as president of Michigan’s International Speedway and applying it to skilled trade development. Hear firsthand how Curtis and the Department of Talent and Economic Development (TED) plan to make sure our manufacturers and educators win the race for talent development.

Real-World Perspective

Brooke Beebe, Dow Chemical Company

Each year, hundreds of bills are drafted, introduced, debated, passed (or not), signed into law or vetoed. Professional lobbyist Brooke Beebe will help you understand the importance of advocacy and how to effectively represent your business on crucial issues. Regardless of your company size, you will gain tangible take-aways that will advance your competitiveness.

Advocacy in Action

Put your advocacy skills to action as you join the MMA Government Affairs team in a House legislative session. Connect one-on-one with leading lawmakers to help them understand manufacturing’s importance to the economy.

Issues & Solutions

Senate Round-Table

In this moderated question and answer session, the power players of the Michigan Senate will share their perspective on issues and solutions impacting Michigan manufacturers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers and have their most-pressing issues addressed.

Optional Capitol Tour

(Occurs from 9:00-10:00; Meet at Capitol)

Get a private tour of the national historic landmark that is the Michigan State Capitol. Go back in time to experience the fine craftsmanship, elegance and grand opulence of the Capitol.

• “MMA Lobby day was an outstanding experience. I was able to get an inside look at what happens in Lansing politics as well as witness first-hand the immense respect and influence our MMA Lobby Team has at the Capitol. This group is first-class and Michigan manufacturers are lucky to have MMA fighting for us in Lansing.”
  — Patrick Curry, Fullerton Tool
• “The program was excellent! Very educational and informative. I feel the program was very ‘value-added.’”
  — Lindsey Beibley, Star Cutter
• “This program helped me in understanding the lobbyist side of things and how passionate the legislators are about the topics at hand. It was a really good, informational day.”
  — Linda Allen, Mahindra
• “By attending Lobby Day, I gained a much better understanding of the legal process and the importance of having lobbyists.”
  — Kathi Moss, Weyerhauser

2016 Lobby Day participants:

• Connected with state leaders including Lt. Governor Brian Calley and DEQ Director Heidi Grether
• Met with top legislative leaders during an exclusive, closed-door meeting
• Participated in a Capitol Tour to learn more about the building and Michigan's exciting history
• Networked with legislators during an exclusive lunch
• Informed MMA’s lobbyist team of challenges they face and offered solutions
• Received a special invitation to the evening’s Legislative Reception event at MMA Headquarters

• Download the sponsorship document for available opportunities or contact MMA’s Sarah Martin, at 517-487-8521 or martin@mimfg.org, for more information.