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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Policy Conference is a platform to discuss Grand Rapids’ future and the issues we must tackle as a community to support a vibrant future. Local\, regional\, and national thought leaders will share insights into the policies to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. \nDuring this event\, attendees will hear from the Mayor of Grand Rapids and his vision for the city. Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Matt Hall will discuss key policies that matter to West Michigan. Sam Cummings of CWD will highlight an innovative approach turn office space into housing. Special guest Marc Eichenbaum will travel in from Houston\, Texas\, to share insights into ending chronic homelessness. The full agenda is below. \nThis event is for business leaders\, policymakers\, community stakeholders\, and anyone invested in shaping the future of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. \nConsider purchasing a Member Corporate Table \n\nIncludes 10 tickets\, preferred seating\, and your logo displayed on the table.\nIndividual tickets are available as well.\nClick here to purchase tickets.\n\nEvent Agenda\n7:30 a.m. – Registration\, Networking\, & Buffet Breakfast \n8:00 a.m. – Welcome from the Public Policy Committee Chair\nHannah Naltner\, Senior Vice President of Organizational Strategy and General Counsel\, RDV \n8:05 a.m. – Driving Growth & Opportunity: Policies for Vibrant Business Environment\, a Talented Michigan\, and a Place to Call Home\nJoshua Lunger\, Vice President of Government Affairs\, Grand Rapids Chamber \n8:15 a.m. – Remarks from the Mayor\nDavid LaGrand\, Mayor\, City of Grand Rapids \n8:30 a.m. – A Conversation with the Mayor\nModerated Q&A by Rick Baker\, President & CEO\, Grand Rapids Chamber \n8:45 a.m. – Bridge to Our Future: The Community Master Plan\nMark Washington\, City Manager\, City of Grand Rapids \n9:05 a.m. – Policy in Practice\nBen Greene\, Chair of Board of Commissioners\, Kent County \n9:15 a.m. – Break & Networking \n9:30 a.m. – Discussion: State Policies that Matter to West Michigan\nSpeaker Matt Hall\, Michigan House of Representatives \n9:55 a.m. – Introduction of Housing Policies Moving the Needle\nBrooke Oosterman\, Executive Director\, Housing Next \n10:05 a.m. – Converting Office to Housing\nSam Cummings\, Managing Partner\, CWD \n10:50 a.m. – Houston’s Transformation in Solving Homelessness Conversation\nMarc Eichenbaum\, Former Special Advisor to the Mayor of Houston\, Texas \n11:30 a.m. – Closing Remarks & Call to Action\nRick Baker\, President & CEO\, Grand Rapids Chamber
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/grand-rapids-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, 187 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, State\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits
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