Thank you, Superior Sponsors
County leaders are again invited to gather at the Grand Traverse Resort in Grand Traverse County for the 2026 Michigan Counties Annual Conference. This year’s event will run Sept. 9-11 (Wednesday-Friday).
This three-day, two-night event will feature:
- Addresses from the major party candidates for governor (invited to attend)
- Plenary Session keynotes on Michigan ballot proposals in November and the increasing challenge of containing health care costs
- The 2026 President’s Banquet, featuring the installation of Newaygo County’s Bryan Kolk as MAC’s 118th president
- A Welcome Reception and strolling dinner in the Exhibitor Hall with more than 40 firms providing goods and services of importance to county government
- MAC’s Annual Business Meeting, which will review and approve MAC’s policy platforms for the coming year
- Membership elections for five seats on the MAC Board of Directors
- Ten policy workshops ranging from the local government role in data center siting and community corrections, to investments in dam safety and emergency preparedness
The conference also will include plenty of time for members to network and enjoy the facilities of the resort and the surrounding Grand Traverse community.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCE FEES – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
| MEMBER RATES* |
| Member Rate | $495 |
| Spouse-Guest Meal Package Rate | $275 |
| NON-MEMBER RATES |
| Non-Member – Corporate Rate | $995 |
| Spouse-Guest Meal Package for Non-Member – Corporate | $375 |
*The following are eligible for the member rate:
County commissioners, county administrators, countywide elected officials, county staffers and staffers of MAC affiliates.
PAYMENT INFORMATION | CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
All cancellations must be submitted to MAC in writing on or before Aug. 31, 2026. Registrant will receive refund minus 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued if canceled after Aug. 31, 2026.
For those who wish to pay with a credit card when processing their registration payment, an event processing fee will be added during checkout. To avoid this fee, please select the option to receive an invoice when submitting the registration application.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa | 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. | Acme, MI
Call 800.968.7352 or click HERE to make your reservation.
The cutoff date to reserve your room is Aug. 14, 2026.
There is no guarantee that rooms will be available until Aug. 14, so you are encouraged to reserve early.
Room rates*: $229.00 (Hotel Guestroom) | $279.00 (Tower Guestroom)
*Rates do not include Resort Fee ($20.95 per room/per night) or applicable taxes
Check-in: 4 P.M. | Check-out: 11 A.M.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: When reservations are made, a credit card or cash deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first night for each reservation is required. An individual’s deposit is refundable to that individual minus a $25.00 cancellation fee if the Resort receives notice of an individual’s cancellation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
QUESTIONS
Olivia Triltsch – Event Coordinator
triltsch@micounties.org