West Michigan Business Day At The Capitol

Get direct access and build influence with the West Michigan Chamber Coalition at the annual West Michigan Business Day at the Capitol.

Meet with West Michigan legislators to discuss issues that are important to the business community. Attend committees, House and Senate sessions, and hear from department heads.

This is your chance to connect with the people that run your government and help put a personal face on West Michigan businesses for our elected officials!

Plus, enjoy lots of great member-to-member networking that occurs throughout the day and participate in the West Michigan Business Expo!

For more information and registration please Click Here 

AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
8:00 am              Depart  Cascade Meijer
9:00 am              Arrival & Settle in Speaker’s Library
9:00 am              Overview – Floor Visit with Representative Holly Hughes
9:30-10:30 am    ISSUE 1: Talent
                             Speakers:
-          Senator Goeff Hansen
-          Stephanie Beckorn, Director, Workforce Development Agency
10:30 am            Senate Session Intro – Senator Dave Hildenbrand
11-11:30 am        ISSUE 2: Infrastructure
-          Mike DeVries, AECOM
-          Lance Binoniomi, MITA
11:30am-Noon   Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof
Noon – 1 pm      Capitol Lunch Taco Bar
1 – 1:15  pm       Welcome back by Representative Daniela Garcia
1:15-1:45 pm      ISSUE 3:  Opiod Abuse and State’s Task Force
-          Director Mike Zimmer, LARA
-          Representative VerHeulen (Invited)
1:45 – 2 pm        Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley
2-2:15 pm          Break
2:30 pm              Depart
3:30 pm              Arrival back at Cascade Meijer