The Pure Michigan Governor's Conference is Michigan’s only all-industry educational and networking event for hospitality & tourism leaders.
The 2010 conference takes place at the beautiful and historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island May 6-7 with an opening reception Wednesday, May 5. The cost of registration remains unchanged at just $249 for the first 2 attendees and $199 for each person from the same organization thereafter for the full conference. We are pleased to announce that all full conference registrations will include one round trip ferry ticket! Details on how to redeem your ferry ticket will be included in a confirmation email sent to the email address listed on the registration form.
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Schedule of Events [download the pdf packet]
You won't want to miss any of the educational or networking opportunities that start Wednesday evening with the Welcome Reception hosted by Grand Hotel and last through Friday afternoon with the closing luncheon featuring Rick DeVos, Founder of ArtPrize. Click here to view the complete conference schedule including special ferry times.
Become a sponsor of the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference [download the pdf packet]
Sponsorships allow the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference to provide first class speakers and breakout sessions as well as valuable networking opportunities such as the Pure Michigan reception and Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner. Support our industry as a sponsor-simply download the sponsorship kit here and pledge your donation today!
2009 Stars of the Industry Awards [download the pdf packet]
In today's challenging economy show your employees how much you appreciate them by nominating them for a statewide award of excellence…for free! Nominate your 2009 Star of the Industry today! Download the application here, fill out and mail in to MLTA 3815 W. St. Joseph Hwy, STE A200 Lansing, MI 48917. Applications are due no later than March 15, 2010.
Download: Governor's Collaboration Awards Nominations (MS Word)
Silent Auction [download the pdf packet]
MLTA's annual Silent Auction will be held at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference 2010. We are asking for donations of hotel, destination and tourism business prize packages. Examples of prizes donated in past years include: hotel gift certificates, destination packages, golf certificates/accessories, wine baskets...the ideas are endless, but every donation supports education and makes our industry's future stronger! Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to support MLTA's Educational Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and will go toward scholarships for the future of our great industry.
Download your pledge form here (right-click and choose "save target/link as") and drop your prize package in the mail today!
Family & Friends Program [download the pdf packet]
In keeping with the tradition of making this the Grandest conference ever there is a Family & Friends Program available for attendee's family or friends who wish to take advantage of the incredible $124.00 room rate which extends through Mother's Day Weekend. Activities are scheduled from Wednesday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Click here to view the complete program. Click here to register for the Family & Friends Program.
Stay at Grand Hotel during the conference and receive the VERY SPECIAL conference rate of $124.00 per night!
Please note: You cannot reserve a room at the conference rate on Grand Hotel’s website. You must use the downloadable reservation form to receive the conference rate of $124.00 per night.
To reserve a room at Grand Hotel download the reservation form here. Fill out and send to Grand Hotel directly via fax to (517) 349-5504 or mail to Grand Hotel 2177 Commons Pkwy Okemos, MI 48864
To learn more about Grand Hotel visit www.GrandHotel.com
