Michigan State University Extension will host like-minded community leaders to learn and share ideas that support entrepreneurial growth throughout Michigan at this fall’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference. The unique event offers 22 breakout sessions in local businesses with presentations led by experienced entrepreneurs or persons working in economic and community development. This allows participants to learn, and more importantly, see, feel and taste what works in any sized community. Themes for the breakout sessions include entrepreneurship, development strategies, placemaking, government collaboration, talent retention, housing and tourism.
The 2022 CEC conference will take place throughout the city of Alma on September 14-15. Participants can register for the conference at the early bird rate of $85 through September 1. Registration includes two keynote speakers, breakfast, lunch, a networking dinner and an opportunity to participate in five breakout sessions.
This national award-winning program is open to all and geared toward community development professionals, chamber of commerce staff, DDAs, planners, Main Street, government, education and those with an interest in supporting entrepreneurial communities.
To register for this conference, go to https://events.anr.msu.edu/CEC22/. To learn more about the upcoming program, visit the CEC webpage, follow MSU-E on Facebook or contact a team member.
