Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a day and a half program offering breakout and plenary sessions where attendees will gain practical tools and discover best practices. Take this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability to form the nexus between business and communities. Whether you are joining us as a community leader or a business leader, you’ll walk away with the network of partners, the practical tools, and the creative fuel you need to keep on course with this rapidly evolving era.
Benefits for Community Leaders:
- Conversations with other local officials about your communities’ opportunities.
- In-depth sessions on emerging issues in Michigan.
- Learn about policy changes that may impact your city and community plan.
- Discover grant funding opportunities.
- Learn how leading communities are successfully embedding environmental and social purpose into their city values.
- Network with business leaders who are looking to form community partnerships.
- Browse the exhibitor expo area to discover solutions or consultants to further your journey.
- Access to all event sessions.
Benefits for Business Leaders:
- Learn new tactics about efficient ways to map out next steps in your sustainability journey.
- Understand how leading brands are successfully embedding environmental and social purpose into their corporate values.
- Find inspiration and peer support by meeting fellow change agents.
- Discover best practices through peer-to-peer learning sessions.
- Network with community leaders who are looking to form partnerships.
- Browse the exhibitor expo area to discover solutions or consultants to further your journey.
- Access to all event sessions.
- Qualify for CEHs/PDHs for Professional Engineers.
EGLE is also offering a Pre-Conference Catalyst Communities Workshop on October 24 from 8:00 AM – Noon. Join fellow local leaders to discuss climate- and energy-related issues that face our communities and share solutions to those issues.
