Economic Strategy Session II: The Future of Work - Remote, Hybrid, or Back to the Office?
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:00 - 10:30 AM Program Duration
Location
Traverse City Country Club
1725 South Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Fees/Admission
$50 - Traverse Connect Investor & Special Guests
$75 - Future Investors
Buffet Breakfast included
Please Note: Tickets cannot be refunded 1 week prior to the event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause - thank you for understanding.
Contact Information
Abby Seitter
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Description
Economic Strategy Session Two: The Future of Work
Remote, Hybrid, or Back of the Office?
About the Economic Strategy Sessions:
The Economic Strategy Sessions are an initiative by Traverse Connect to engage high-level investors and community leaders with the key pillars of our Strategic Plan, and to provide clear and transparent leadership and guidelines for our region's economic development activity. Held three times annually, each Economic Strategy Session focuses on one core strategy for Traverse Connect's economic development leadership. The 2026 Economic Strategy Session event series is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Supported by Munson Healthcare.
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About this Session:
As organizations across the country reevaluate workplace expectations, the conversation around remote, hybrid, and in-office work has never been more complex or more critical.
This Economic Strategy Session will explore the evolving landscape of work, bringing together regional insights and real-world business perspectives to examine what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next.
The session will begin with a data-driven overview from Networks Northwest, highlighting key findings from recent employer and workforce focus groups across Northern Michigan. From there, a moderated panel of local business leaders will share firsthand experiences navigating workplace models - offering a balanced look at the opportunities and challenges across remote, hybrid, and in-person environments.
What You'll Gain:
- Understand how remote, hybrid, and in-office work models are impacting Northern Michigan employers and workforce dynamics
- Evaluate the benefits and challenges of each model, including productivity, accountability, and operational performance
- Explore how workplace strategies influence company culture, collaboration, and employee engagement
- Examine the impact on talent attraction and retention in a competitive labor market
- Gain practical insights from regional employers to help inform and shape your organization’s approach to the future of work
