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advantage now and long into the
future. Roger Curtis is taking his
long-time experience as president of
the Michigan International Speedway
where he brought an estimated $414
million in economic activity to
Michigan and applying it to skilled
trade development. Hear firsthand
how Curtis and the Department of
Talent and Economic Development
(TED) plan to make sure our
manufacturers and educators win
the race for talent development.
• Networking Lunch with Local Leaders
Join legislators from across the state
for this member-exclusive, closed-door,
networking opportunity. During
lunch, hear from Senate Majority
Leader Arlan Meekhof and connect
with fellow manufacturers and the
men and women who represent you
in Lansing.
them understand the importance of
manufacturing to Michigan’s economy.
• Issues & Solutions
Senate Round-Table
In this moderated question and
answer session, the power players of
the Michigan Senate will share their
perspective on issues and solutions
impacting Michigan manufacturers.
Attendees will have the opportunity
to engage directly with lawmakers
and have their most-pressing issues
addressed. Senators include:
• Advocacy in Action
Put your advocacy skills to action as
you join the MMA Government Affairs
team at House Session. Connect one-
on-one with leading lawmakers to help
० ० Senator Jack Brandenburg
(R-Harrison Twp.), Majority
Whip and Chair of the Senate
Finance Committee
० ० Senator John Proos (R-
St. Joseph), Vice Chair of
the Senate Energy &
Technology Committee
० ० Senator Mike Shirkey (R-
Clarklake), Chair of the
Senate Health Policy
Committee and Michigan
Competitiveness Committee
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० ० Senator Jim Stamas (R-Mid-
land), Assistant Majority Floor
Leader and Vice Chair of
the Senate Michigan
Competitiveness Committee
“Every MMA member has the chance
to develop world-class advocacy skills and
help influence the future of manufacturing
in Michigan,” says Johnston. “To make
it happen, you need to take that first
step and sign up for MMA Lobby Day.
You’ll learn about issues, you’ll meet
with policymakers, and you’ll hear the
challenges your peers in the industry
deal with every day. This is a can’t-miss
moment for the rest of your career.”
Ready to register for MMA Lobby
Day? Register online in News & Events or
connect with Sarah Martin, MMA
event coordinator, at 517-487-8521
or [email protected].
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Brett Gerrish is a communications
coordinator with the MMA. He may
be reached at 517-487-8533 or
[email protected].
Keep Manufacturing on Target
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future and one of the most affordable and effective ways to
support pro-manufacturing legislators and candidates.
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