Capitol Day Agenda
MEDA Capitol Day
February 24th, 2010
Radisson Hotel
Lansing, Michigan
Registration Opens: 7:30 a.m.
Program Begins: 8:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: ITC Holdings 
Registration Fees
MEDA Members: $80
Non-MEDA Members: $150
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Candidates for Governor Confirmed to Speak
Visit this page regularly to find out which additional candidates have been confirmed.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Democrat
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Republican
State Senator Tom George, District 20, Republican
United States Congressman Pete Hoekstra, Republican
Rick Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, Ardesta, Republican
Candidates for Governor Invited to Speak
State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith, District 54, Democrat
Agenda
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Candidate Presentations
As the front line of Michigan’s economic development efforts it is critical that you understand the vision of the gubernatorial candidates vying for the State’s highest office.
This is your opportunity to hear the candidates’ visions for solving Michigan’s economic dilemma.
Each candidate will have half an hour to speak and answer questions on economic development issues that are important to you.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. State Budget Update
This session will outline the State budget and the challenges that economic development practitioners are facing as we look forward to the next couple of years.
Mark Haas, Deputy Treasurer, State of Michigan
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Candidate Presentations -- Continued
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch at the Capitol Building with Legislators (in North Corridor on the 1st floor)
You are invited to the State of Michigan Capitol Building for a meet and greet luncheon with your legislators and their staff. All legislature and their staff have been invited to attend complimentary. Please personally invite your legislators as well; we look forward to seeing them there with you!
Luncheon Sponsored by State Representative Richard E. Hammel, District 48, and State Senator Mark C. Jansen, District 28
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Candidate Presentations -- Continued
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Implications of Falling Taxable Values
Even if the economy begins to turn around there is still a pending crisis in continued decreasing property values. This session will cover the future outlook for tax values and the implications for local communities.
Scott Schrager, Director, Legislative Affairs, Michigan Department of Treasury