LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA – 2023
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
MONDAY | April 24
12:00 - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Opens | Radisson
1:00 - 1:30 PM | MACPAC Board Work Session | Radisson
1:00 - 3:00 PM | MCMCFC SESSION: LARA Bureau of Survey and Certification Update | Radisson *
Speaker: David M. Donahue, BSN, RN
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive system for state licensing and federal certification to protect the health, safety, and welfare of individuals receiving care and services in or from health care providers. Licensed and certified providers must comply with these state and federal regulations to operate and offer services. This educational presentation will assist providers in a better understanding of regulatory processes and changes.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive system for state licensing and federal certification to protect the health, safety, and welfare of individuals receiving care and services in or from health care providers. Licensed and certified providers must comply with these state and federal regulations to operate and offer services. This educational presentation will assist providers in a better understanding of regulatory processes and changes.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC BREAKOUT: Going Further Together: Connecting People and Places Through Trails | Radisson
Speaker: Andrea LaFontaine
As Michigan’s statewide voice for non-motorized trails, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance (MTGA) has a unique perspective of trail development and connectivity from various regions throughout the state. We invite you to learn about the projects and initiatives that we have both facilitated and participated in. Examples of these projects include MI Trails Southeast, a collaborative effort in Southeast Michigan that is working with a diverse group of stakeholders to prioritize projects and plan for regional connectivity; our recent efforts advocating for the funding of 35 regionally significant trail projects; and, the wayfinding initiative that our friends at West MI Trails are coordinating. While “our” trails feel local and specific to our own neighborhoods, they are one piece in the large puzzle of Michigan’s Network of Trails.
As Michigan’s statewide voice for non-motorized trails, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance (MTGA) has a unique perspective of trail development and connectivity from various regions throughout the state. We invite you to learn about the projects and initiatives that we have both facilitated and participated in. Examples of these projects include MI Trails Southeast, a collaborative effort in Southeast Michigan that is working with a diverse group of stakeholders to prioritize projects and plan for regional connectivity; our recent efforts advocating for the funding of 35 regionally significant trail projects; and, the wayfinding initiative that our friends at West MI Trails are coordinating. While “our” trails feel local and specific to our own neighborhoods, they are one piece in the large puzzle of Michigan’s Network of Trails.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC BREAKOUT: The Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on Road Funding in Michigan | Radisson
Speakers: Denise Donohue and Ed Noyola
A week after the new Michigan Legislature was seated, the County Road Association of Michigan (CRA) and a group of transportation stakeholders, including MAC, released an independent economic report on “The Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on Road Funding in Michigan.” The report, prepared by Anderson Economic Group, details the underpayment of funds for Michigan roads and bridges by electric vehicles (EVs). The report ran two scenarios showing EVs at either 15 percent or 25 percent of new vehicle sales by 2030. If EVs account for 25 percent of all new vehicle sales, the Michigan Transportation Fund will not receive $95 million annually by 2030 and will have experienced nearly $500 million cumulative loss from 2019 to 2030. The result means that, at current prices, by 2030 county road agencies will not be able to resurface 840 miles of local roads – a distance from City of Monroe to Tahquamenon Falls and back again in both directions – every year. During this session you will hear from CRA about a proposed pilot project – not another study – for collecting EV revenue to give Michigan the answers we need about a future-forward road funding model that fairly and fully collects road revenue from EVs.
A week after the new Michigan Legislature was seated, the County Road Association of Michigan (CRA) and a group of transportation stakeholders, including MAC, released an independent economic report on “The Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on Road Funding in Michigan.” The report, prepared by Anderson Economic Group, details the underpayment of funds for Michigan roads and bridges by electric vehicles (EVs). The report ran two scenarios showing EVs at either 15 percent or 25 percent of new vehicle sales by 2030. If EVs account for 25 percent of all new vehicle sales, the Michigan Transportation Fund will not receive $95 million annually by 2030 and will have experienced nearly $500 million cumulative loss from 2019 to 2030. The result means that, at current prices, by 2030 county road agencies will not be able to resurface 840 miles of local roads – a distance from City of Monroe to Tahquamenon Falls and back again in both directions – every year. During this session you will hear from CRA about a proposed pilot project – not another study – for collecting EV revenue to give Michigan the answers we need about a future-forward road funding model that fairly and fully collects road revenue from EVs.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC BREAKOUT: Trial Court Funding | Radisson
Speaker: Michael Bosanac
The way in which we fund our court system continues to be in the crosshairs of Michigan Supreme Court hearings and a looming statutory sunset on May 1, 2024. The Supreme Court may rule the funding model unconstitutional, in which case the state and counties must be prepared to respond immediately to keep courthouse doors open. A 2019 report by the Trial Court Funding Commission recommended short- and long-term recommendations to reform our court funding model, however, little progress has been made in the wave of a the COVID-19 pandemic and other constitutional hurdles the Legislature has faced when recommending policy changes. This year is critical in making headway on long- lasting reform, while ensuring proper funding prior to the sunset expiration so our local courts are not financially crippled.
The way in which we fund our court system continues to be in the crosshairs of Michigan Supreme Court hearings and a looming statutory sunset on May 1, 2024. The Supreme Court may rule the funding model unconstitutional, in which case the state and counties must be prepared to respond immediately to keep courthouse doors open. A 2019 report by the Trial Court Funding Commission recommended short- and long-term recommendations to reform our court funding model, however, little progress has been made in the wave of a the COVID-19 pandemic and other constitutional hurdles the Legislature has faced when recommending policy changes. This year is critical in making headway on long- lasting reform, while ensuring proper funding prior to the sunset expiration so our local courts are not financially crippled.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MACSC Board Meeting | RADISSON
3:00 - 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Set-up | Lansing Center
Exhibitors will go directly to the Lansing Center on Monday to begin setting up for the vendor show that opens on Tuesday.
3:30 - 5:00 PM | MCMCFC SESSION: Survey Readiness – Daily Quality Assurance Process *
Speaker: Vickie Burlew
Do you live in fear of someone saying, “There’s a state car in the parking lot?” Are you surprised at the common-sense citations? In this session, we shift the paradigm of preparing for survey when the window opens. Survey readiness occurs every day with QA monitoring. Are you thinking daily QA is too time-consuming? Learn to involve front-line staff in QA. Discover how to take small bites of the elephant.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
Do you live in fear of someone saying, “There’s a state car in the parking lot?” Are you surprised at the common-sense citations? In this session, we shift the paradigm of preparing for survey when the window opens. Survey readiness occurs every day with QA monitoring. Are you thinking daily QA is too time-consuming? Learn to involve front-line staff in QA. Discover how to take small bites of the elephant.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
4:30 - 4:45 PM | MAC Board Executive Committee | Radisson
4:45 - 5:45 PM | MAC Board of Directors Meeting | Radisson
The MAC Board of Directors meeting is open to all MAC members.
Dinner on Own
TUESDAY | April 25
7:00 - 7:45 AM | Exhibitor Set-Up | Lansing Center
7:45 AM | Registration Desk Opens | Lansing Center
7:45 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast | Lansing Center
8:30 - 10:30 AM | MCMCFC SESSION: Leadership Style – How Much Does It Matter? | Lansing Center *
Speakers: Vickie Burlew and Kevin Evans
In the changing world of long-term care, administrators do not have time to manage – they must lead with purpose. One must be self-aware and understand your style as the first step in growth. In this session, participants will be able to discuss leadership styles including their own. They will be able to evaluate positive and negative leadership traits. At the conclusion, they will be able to construct a self-evaluation plan and plan for change.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
In the changing world of long-term care, administrators do not have time to manage – they must lead with purpose. One must be self-aware and understand your style as the first step in growth. In this session, participants will be able to discuss leadership styles including their own. They will be able to evaluate positive and negative leadership traits. At the conclusion, they will be able to construct a self-evaluation plan and plan for change.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Plenary Session: State of MAC, Legislative Update, A National Perspective on the County Landscape and Priorities | LANSING CENTER
Speakers: Stephan Currie, Deena Bosworth, Matthew Chase
During the opening session on Tuesday, April 25, attendees will receive regular MAC briefings on:
State of MAC – Executive Director Stephan Currie will review association activities over the previous seven months and detail upcoming initiatives, including MAC’s 125th Anniversary year.
Legislative Update – Director of Governmental Affairs Deena Bosworth and her team will review progress on MAC’s 2023 legislative priorities in Lansing and how members can be more involved in MAC’s advocacy work.
National Perspective on the County Landscape and Priorities – Matt Chase, executive director of the National Association of Counties (NACo), will address the conference on the theme of “A National Perspective on the County Landscape and Priorities.”
Q&A sessions will be held at the end of each of these presentations.
During the opening session on Tuesday, April 25, attendees will receive regular MAC briefings on:
State of MAC – Executive Director Stephan Currie will review association activities over the previous seven months and detail upcoming initiatives, including MAC’s 125th Anniversary year.
Legislative Update – Director of Governmental Affairs Deena Bosworth and her team will review progress on MAC’s 2023 legislative priorities in Lansing and how members can be more involved in MAC’s advocacy work.
National Perspective on the County Landscape and Priorities – Matt Chase, executive director of the National Association of Counties (NACo), will address the conference on the theme of “A National Perspective on the County Landscape and Priorities.”
Q&A sessions will be held at the end of each of these presentations.
10:00 - 10:45 AM | Networking Break with Exhibitors | LANSING CENTER
10:45 - 11:45 AM | MAC-MCMCFC Joint Breakout: Opioid Funding from the National Settlement | LANSING CENTER *
Speakers: Amy Dolinky and Matt Walker
After years of complex state and local litigation against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers, counties have begun to receive their first settlement distributions. This presentation will focus on understanding that settlement landscape in Michigan and highlight allowable uses, principles for spending, ideal processes for planning and investing as well as available tools and resources to assist throughout this process.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
After years of complex state and local litigation against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers, counties have begun to receive their first settlement distributions. This presentation will focus on understanding that settlement landscape in Michigan and highlight allowable uses, principles for spending, ideal processes for planning and investing as well as available tools and resources to assist throughout this process.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
10:45 - 11:45 AM | MAC Breakout : Effective Meetings with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised | LANSING CENTER
Speaker: Julie Pioch
Effective meetings start with an understanding of the rules and customs that govern a deliberative assembly; therefore, the workshop will start with a review of the hierarchy of rules that govern county boards including the parliamentary authority (Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised) and the role that customs play in dominating a group’s meeting practices. The balance of the workshop will include an overview of parliamentary principles and roles of members in maintaining those principles; steps to making a motion and a short discussion of other commonly used motions that help keep business moving in a meeting. Prior to attending, please review your current board rules and think about specific examples of struggles you have experienced related to meeting management and effectiveness to share with the group.
Effective meetings start with an understanding of the rules and customs that govern a deliberative assembly; therefore, the workshop will start with a review of the hierarchy of rules that govern county boards including the parliamentary authority (Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised) and the role that customs play in dominating a group’s meeting practices. The balance of the workshop will include an overview of parliamentary principles and roles of members in maintaining those principles; steps to making a motion and a short discussion of other commonly used motions that help keep business moving in a meeting. Prior to attending, please review your current board rules and think about specific examples of struggles you have experienced related to meeting management and effectiveness to share with the group.
10:45 - 11:45 AM | MAC Breakout: Land Banks | LANSING CENTER
Speaker: Emily Doerr
Every single county in Michigan can benefit from land bank tools and remember: if your county hasn’t created its own county land bank, that’s totally okay – the State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) is your land bank partner!! Emily Doerr, Executive Director of the State Land Bank Authority, will share how her team supports both economic development as well as the development of housing that is attainably-priced for moderate-income households (sometimes referred to as “workforce housing”) in counties around the state. This can be through the SLBA engaging directly with developers in counties without county land banks or her team coordinates with the county land bank – both have multiple case studies from around the state that Emily will discuss.
Every single county in Michigan can benefit from land bank tools and remember: if your county hasn’t created its own county land bank, that’s totally okay – the State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) is your land bank partner!! Emily Doerr, Executive Director of the State Land Bank Authority, will share how her team supports both economic development as well as the development of housing that is attainably-priced for moderate-income households (sometimes referred to as “workforce housing”) in counties around the state. This can be through the SLBA engaging directly with developers in counties without county land banks or her team coordinates with the county land bank – both have multiple case studies from around the state that Emily will discuss.
12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch and Conference Keynote - | LANSING CENTER
1:15 - 2:00 PM | Networking Break with Exhibitors | Lansing Center
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC Breakout: Juvenile Justice Reform and Funding | Lansing Center
Speaker: Elizabeth Hertel
Michigan’s juvenile justice system is in crisis. Bed shortages, a lack of facilities, staffing shortages and several other factors have led to critical insufficiencies of resources to those in the juvenile justice system. The Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform provided its recommendations to the Legislature in 2019, and work is in progress to implement those recommendations this legislative term. The Department of Health and Human Services, the Legislature and other stakeholders are working diligently to craft legislation and provide adequate funding for juvenile justice services.
Michigan’s juvenile justice system is in crisis. Bed shortages, a lack of facilities, staffing shortages and several other factors have led to critical insufficiencies of resources to those in the juvenile justice system. The Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform provided its recommendations to the Legislature in 2019, and work is in progress to implement those recommendations this legislative term. The Department of Health and Human Services, the Legislature and other stakeholders are working diligently to craft legislation and provide adequate funding for juvenile justice services.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC Breakout: Michigan’s Overlapping Property Tax Limitations Create an Unsustainable Municipal Finance System | Lansing Center
Speaker: Eric Lupher
Michigan has property tax limitations that are among the strictest found in any state. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan assessed how the limitations have affected the ability to fund municipal services. In a nutshell: The property tax system is not sustainable. Local government tax revenues are constrained in their growth unless they add new development to their tax bases or increase tax rates. Land cannot continue to be developed indefinitely. Local government officials have responded to Michigan’s tax limitations by seeking, and often receiving, increases in tax rates. From 2004 to 2020, the average county tax rate increased 17 percent. But tax rates also are limited. Local governments need revenue that can grow with their economies.
Michigan has property tax limitations that are among the strictest found in any state. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan assessed how the limitations have affected the ability to fund municipal services. In a nutshell: The property tax system is not sustainable. Local government tax revenues are constrained in their growth unless they add new development to their tax bases or increase tax rates. Land cannot continue to be developed indefinitely. Local government officials have responded to Michigan’s tax limitations by seeking, and often receiving, increases in tax rates. From 2004 to 2020, the average county tax rate increased 17 percent. But tax rates also are limited. Local governments need revenue that can grow with their economies.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MAC Breakout: Property Tax Lawsuits | Lansing Center
Speaker: Ted Seitz
Tax foreclosure lawsuits have swept the country in recent years. From the Michigan Supreme Court to federal district courts, states across the country are facing challenges to their property tax foreclosure laws. This session will focus on the cases that affect how counties handle foreclosures, the current state of the law and the potential threats to our laws should decisions be made on the federal level.
Tax foreclosure lawsuits have swept the country in recent years. From the Michigan Supreme Court to federal district courts, states across the country are facing challenges to their property tax foreclosure laws. This session will focus on the cases that affect how counties handle foreclosures, the current state of the law and the potential threats to our laws should decisions be made on the federal level.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | MCMCFC SESSION: Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) | LANSING CENTER *
Speaker: Steve Girard
Participants will learn what the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires of “public bodies,” including publicly owned health care facilities. We define for you exactly what is a “public body” – which are subject to FOIA and which are not. We discuss how to respond to a request including what records are subject to the law, how to send the information, the time-frame to respond and the fees that may be charged. We conclude with how to address an appeal after denying a request.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
Participants will learn what the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires of “public bodies,” including publicly owned health care facilities. We define for you exactly what is a “public body” – which are subject to FOIA and which are not. We discuss how to respond to a request including what records are subject to the law, how to send the information, the time-frame to respond and the fees that may be charged. We conclude with how to address an appeal after denying a request.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
3:15 - 3:45 PM | MAC Board Special Elections | Lansing Center
County commissioners registered for the conference from counties in MAC Regions 2-6 will gather in caucus to elect regional board directors to fill unexpired terms.
3:15 - 4:15 PM | MCMCFC SESSION: Lobbying 101| Lansing Center *
Speaker: Don Haney
Participants will learn how to effectively lobby with their state and national representatives in Lansing and Washington, D.C., to share our industry challenges and needs from the government and proposed legislation.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
Participants will learn how to effectively lobby with their state and national representatives in Lansing and Washington, D.C., to share our industry challenges and needs from the government and proposed legislation.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
4:30 - 6:00 PM | Legislative Reception and MAC County Advocate Awards | Radisson
All registered conference attendees may attend the reception at the Radisson Hotel, which will feature complimentary appetizers and beverages. During the reception, MAC will present its County Advocate Awards to legislators selected for outstanding service in 2022.
Dinner on Own
8:00 - 11:00 PM | President's Hospitality Suite | Radisson
WEDNESDAY | April 26
7:30 AM | Registration Desk Opens | Lansing Center
7:30 - 8:45 AM | Breakfast | Lansing Center
8:00 - 9:30 AM | MCMCFC Board Meeting | Lansing Center
8:45 - 9:45 AM | Plenary Session: Discussion with the Legislative "Quadrant" | Lansing Center
The leaders of the majority and minority parties in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature have been invited to join MAC for a discussion on their priorities and what has changed in Lansing since Democrats gained the majority in the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years. The discussion will be moderated by Deena Bosworth, MAC’s director of governmental affairs.
• House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Wayne
• House Minority Leader Matt Hall, R-Kalamazoo
• Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Kent
• Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Cass
• House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Wayne
• House Minority Leader Matt Hall, R-Kalamazoo
• Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Kent
• Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Cass
9:45 - 10:45 AM | MAC and MCMCFC BREAKOUT: Human Trafficking: Genesee County’s G.H.O.S.T. Program | Lansing Center *
Speaker: Sheriff Chris Swanson
G.H.O.S.T., the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team, is spearheaded by Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. G.H.O.S.T. has been highly successful in performing human trafficking rescue operations throughout the state. The G.H.O.S.T. model has been reviewed by numerous local departments across Michigan and has worked with over half of Michigan’s County Sheriff’s departments. G.H.O.S.T. also offers an online certification for members of the public to become a certified member of the G.H.O.S.T. team, providing community members with opportunities to access free human trafficking education. These educational opportunities better equip our communities to identify the signs of human trafficking predators and victims. Sheriff Swanson has had continued success in his goal to garner community involvement alongside law enforcement to combat human trafficking in Michigan.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
G.H.O.S.T., the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team, is spearheaded by Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. G.H.O.S.T. has been highly successful in performing human trafficking rescue operations throughout the state. The G.H.O.S.T. model has been reviewed by numerous local departments across Michigan and has worked with over half of Michigan’s County Sheriff’s departments. G.H.O.S.T. also offers an online certification for members of the public to become a certified member of the G.H.O.S.T. team, providing community members with opportunities to access free human trafficking education. These educational opportunities better equip our communities to identify the signs of human trafficking predators and victims. Sheriff Swanson has had continued success in his goal to garner community involvement alongside law enforcement to combat human trafficking in Michigan.
*For special sessions only: This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
*This session has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
9:45 - 10:45 AM | MAC Breakout: Dams | Lansing Center
Speaker: Steve Roznowski
Dams across Michigan have been a topic of major discussion since the breach of the Edenville and Sanford dams in 2020. How many other dams are in danger of a breach? How does the State evaluate these dams, their varying degree of disrepair and their potential effects should the dam fail? This panel session will discuss the categorization of the dams, the role counties play and the outlook for the future of the surrounding properties and communities.
Dams across Michigan have been a topic of major discussion since the breach of the Edenville and Sanford dams in 2020. How many other dams are in danger of a breach? How does the State evaluate these dams, their varying degree of disrepair and their potential effects should the dam fail? This panel session will discuss the categorization of the dams, the role counties play and the outlook for the future of the surrounding properties and communities.
9:45 - 10:45 AM | MAC Breakout: Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Placemaking Panel | Lansing Center
Speaker: Brian Calley
SBAM’s legislative agenda centers around the interdependence of small business, people and place. We know that each community across Michigan is reliant on small businesses to remain thriving. Our small businesses rely on people with the right skills to meet demand. And people need communities that are growing and presenting opportunities to them. Our small business owners live and work in their communities. They rely on those communities to thrive. Placemaking is essential to attract and retain talent here in Michigan. Our holistic approach includes items like economic development, education, transportation and infrastructure and childcare, and how each component works to foster an environment for second-stage business growth.
SBAM’s legislative agenda centers around the interdependence of small business, people and place. We know that each community across Michigan is reliant on small businesses to remain thriving. Our small businesses rely on people with the right skills to meet demand. And people need communities that are growing and presenting opportunities to them. Our small business owners live and work in their communities. They rely on those communities to thrive. Placemaking is essential to attract and retain talent here in Michigan. Our holistic approach includes items like economic development, education, transportation and infrastructure and childcare, and how each component works to foster an environment for second-stage business growth.
10:45 - 11:00 AM | Boxed Lunch Provided | Lansing Center
Conference attendees may pick up a boxed lunch for their journey home.
10:45 - 11:15 AM | MAC Board of Directors Meeting | Lansing Center
11:00 - 11:30 AM | MCMCFC Joint Program/Quality Committee Meeting | Lansing Center
