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Join us for the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit, an insightful gathering of industry leaders, educators, and policymakers, hosted at the prestigious Hagerty Center on May 1st. This summit promises to be an engaging exploration of the manufacturing landscape in Northern Michigan, featuring renowned keynote speaker Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MICHAuto, and who also serves as the Detroit Regional Chamber's Vice President of automotive and mobility initiatives. 

In addition to Glenn Steven's keynote address, the summit will feature two dynamic panel discussions. The first panel will delve into the pivotal role of education in nurturing manufacturing talent across Northern Michigan. Local educators and industry experts will share their perspectives on how educational initiatives are shaping the future workforce and supporting manufacturing careers in the region.

The second panel will focus on the evolving energy landscape and its implications for manufacturing in Northern Michigan. With new energy policies shaping the industry's trajectory, this panel will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by manufacturers as they navigate this dynamic terrain.

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to network, gain insights, and collaborate with industry peers and thought leaders at the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit. Reserve your seat today to be part of this transformative event shaping the future of manufacturing in Northern Michigan.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Glenn Stevens Jr.
Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber

Stevens has more than 35 years of management, strategy, and operations experience across the automotive, mobility, steel, specialty chemicals, capital equipment industries, economic development sectors. For the past 16 years his career has been focused on serving membership-based organizations and currently focuses on Michigan?s mobility future. His hometown is Marquette, Michigan!

Learn more about Glenn HERE!

 

EDUCATION PANEL

ENERGY PANEL





 

Traffic Reminder: 

Please be advised that MDOT scheduled road construction will take place from March through October 2024. As a result, you may encounter detours or delays while traveling to Hagerty Center during this time. Please begin your travels earlier to ensure an on-time arrival.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused as our city undergoes this beautification project. Detour maps below.