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Educational Webinar: Helping Businesses in Your Community Reach the Next Level with SSBCI

24 SSBCI WebinarPlease join us on Wednesday, February 21st from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a Zoom Webinar.

Session

Helping Businesses in Your Community Reach the Next Level with SSBCI
The State Small Business Credit Initiative is a Department of Treasury-funded program that flows through the State and into the MEDC. Realizing that businesses need more than just capital to succeed, the administrators of the SSBCI 2.0 program added technical assistance as a component. With that help, businesses have been able to compete faster than ever before. Get an update on the SSBCI program, learn who is participating, what resources are available, and the next steps in helping businesses reach the next level.
Moderator: Roy Messing, Executive Director, Michigan Center for Employee Ownership
Panelists: Chris Cook, Managing Director, Capital Access, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Others TBD

Sponsor This Webinar

Sponsorship Package ($350)*

  • (2) Complimentary Registrations
  • Opportunity to Address the Audience: Introduce yourself and your organization at the beginning of the webinar!
  • Electronic Mailing List of Attendees
  • Event Emails: 2 to 3 emails per webinar to approx. 3,500 contacts
  • Program Webpage: Your logo, a brief description, and a link to your website.
  • Social Media Post Recognizing Contribution
  • Sponsor Screen Display: Your logo, contact information, and website are on display during the audience address.

*Limited to one (1) sponsor per webinar.

Contact Cassandra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in sponsoring.

Cost

MEDA Members: $30
You must be logged in to receive the member discount. If you do not know your user ID and password, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Webinar Subscribers: $0 via subscriber discount code
Staff of organizations that are webinar subscribers can register for webinars for free using their organization's subscriber discount code. To become a Webinar Subscriber or to view a current list of subscribing organizations, click here. If you do not know your organization's subscriber discount code, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Non-Members/Non-Subscribers: $45
You simply register without logging in or applying a code. If you are interested in the discounts mentioned above, see Join MEDA contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Recertification Credits

This event has been approved for (.5) continuing education credit for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from the National Development Council (NDC). Use the form on this page to claim your credit.

Registration

  1. Payment is required at registration. If you use a subscriber discount code to pay, be sure to complete the registration process (which ends with a thank you page).
  2. You will receive a confirmation email after registering with the Zoom link. We will also send the link again about 2 days before the webinar.
  3. Please register by Wednesday, February 21st at 8:00 a.m.
  4. We will open the Zoom meeting about 15 minutes before the start of the webinar.

Cancellation Policy: You must notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of your cancellation 24 hours in advance of the webinar on Tuesday, February 20th at 10:00 a.m. to receive a refund.

2024 Golf Outing

24 GO GraphicEconomic development champions from around the state are invited to take part in this fun day and fundraiser. This special event will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center in Plymouth.

Players will take on the Golden Fox Golf Course, "one of the most popular 18-hole championship courses in Southeast Michigan due to its playability." Learn more about this upscale course.

There will be contests, food, networking, and prizes throughout the day, so join us whether novice or pro. G.O. Michigan economic developers!

Schedule

Registration/Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Practice while you wait! The range is available on a cash basis as early as 7:00 a.m. on event day. $4/person or $5 for a small bucket.
Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m.
Lunch at Turn: 11:30 a.m. - approximate
Reception/Awards: 2:30 p.m. - approximate

Sponsor the Golf Outing

If you love golf, giving, and supporting professional growth for economic developers, consider sponsoring our 2024 Golf Outing. Proceeds will go toward the Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship, which provides unique learning and networking opportunities to women and minorities in economic development.

Packages and Benefits

Commitment Form

Thank You Sponsors

Corporate Sponsor

Plante Moran RealpointPlante Moran Realpoint

Plante Moran Cresa and REIA have joined together as Plante Moran Realpoint, a real estate firm that is truly “built different”. More than 125 multidisciplinary professionals bring together comprehensive, end-to-end services and deep industry specialization in corporate, public sector, healthcare, religious institutes and senior living spaces as well as in development and mixed-use projects. Plante Moran Realpoint is seamlessly integrated with Plante Moran, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms. Together, we bring the resources of more than 3,800 professionals across the country. Learn more at pmrealpoint.com.

Reception Sponsor

Rudolph Libbe

Rudolph Libbe Whole LogoThe Rudolph Libbe Group is a one-stop provider of construction and facility services that range from site selection and construction to energy solutions and ongoing facility management. The full-service contractor, comprised of Rudolph Libbe Inc., GEM Inc., GEM Energy, Lehman Daman and Rudolph Libbe Properties, is focused on ensuring that its customers succeed. The Rudolph Libbe Group is headquartered in Toledo with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Lima, Ohio, and the Detroit, Michigan area. Contact Ben Eisel, General Manager, Rudolph Libbe Group, 419-601-3718 or 734-455-3131.

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Triterra

Breakfast Sponsor

Oakland County Economic Development

First Place Awards

City of Southfield

Longest Drive (Women)

Sprung Structures

Closest to the Pin (Men)

Sprung Structures

Cost

$175/player
$700/foursome

You can register alone or in a team. No team? No worries! We'll match you up with one.

Register

  1. Payment is required to play.
  2. If you request an invoice, MEDA will email invoices once a week until May 4.
  3. If you register between May 4 and June 4, you will have to pay at the time of registration.

Cancellations must be received in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 7 days in advance of the start time to receive a full refund. Those who do not cancel and do not attend will be charged the full price of registration.

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Educational Webinar: Taking Business to the Bank – Building Banking Partnerships for the Long Run

Please join us on Tuesday, May 7th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a Zoom Webinar.

Session

Taking Business to the Bank – Building Banking Partnerships for the Long Run

An open discussion to help companies understand bank services, industry trends, and the value of building long-term banking relationships from business inception to maturity. Including discussion of tools to help manage funds safely and efficiently, pathways to obtain bank financing, and ideas to optimize capital management.

  • A bank and banking services are an important part of economic development.
  • Learn more about how businesses can use financing to fund everything from day-to-day operations to property & equipment purchases to acquisitions.
  • Learn how businesses can best position themselves to obtain financing to drive economic development

Diane Forrest, Executive Director, Multinational Corporations, J.P. Morgan
Nicholas Kushner, Executive Director, Michigan’s Commercial Banking Group, J.P. Morgan
Brandon Ruzicka-Butz, Commercial Banker, J.P. Morgan

Thank You Sponsor

Oakland County Business FinanceBusiness Finance Corporation

The Business Finance Corporation (BFC) is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration to administer the SBA 504 Loan Program. With over 40 years of experience, the BFC team can assist for-profit businesses located anywhere in the State of Michigan.

The SBA 504 loan program provides businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for the acquisition or construction of fixed assets. Projects are typically financed 50% private lender, 40% SBA, and 10% by the small business. To learn more about the BFC and the SBA 504 program, visit OakGov.com/BFC or call Catherine Rasegan, Administrator, at 248-858-5101.

You Can Sponsor this Webinar

Sponsorship Package ($350)*

  • (2) Complimentary Registrations
  • Opportunity to Address the Audience: Introduce yourself and your organization at the beginning of the webinar!
  • Electronic Mailing List of Attendees
  • Event Emails: 2 to 3 emails per webinar to approx. 3,500 contacts
  • Program Webpage: Your logo, a brief description, and a link to your website.
  • Social Media Post Recognizing Contribution
  • Sponsor Screen Display: Your logo, contact information, and website are on display during the audience address.

*Limited to one (1) sponsor per webinar.

Cost

MEDA Members: $30
You must be logged in to receive the member discount. If you do not know your user ID and password, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Webinar Subscribers: $0 via subscriber discount code
Staff of organizations that are webinar subscribers can register for webinars for free using their organization's subscriber discount code. To become a Webinar Subscriber or to view a current list of subscribing organizations, click here. If you do not know your organization's subscriber discount code, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Non-Members/Non-Subscribers: $45
You simply register without logging in or applying a code. If you are interested in the discounts mentioned above, see Join MEDA contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Recertification Credits

This event has been approved for (.5) continuing education credit for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from the National Development Council (NDC). Use the form on this page to claim your credit.

Registration

  1. Payment is required at registration. If you use a subscriber discount code to pay, be sure to complete the registration process (which ends with a thank you page).
  2. You will receive a confirmation email after registering with the Zoom link. We will also send the link again about 2 days before the webinar.
  3. Please register by Monday, May 6th at 8:00 a.m.
  4. We will open the Zoom meeting about 15 minutes before the start of the webinar.

Cancellation Policy: You must notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of your cancellation 24 hours before the webinar on Monday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. to receive a refund.

2024 Golf Outing Sponsorship

24 GO GraphicIf you love golf, giving, and supporting professional growth for economic developers, consider sponsoring our 2024 Golf Outing. Proceeds will go toward the Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship, which provides unique learning and networking opportunities to women and minorities in economic development.

Printable Sponsor Guide

To view the sponsorship opportunities in a printable table format, click here. Check the list below for availability updates.

Sponsor Packages and Benefits

Premium: $3,000 - Limited to 1

  • Complimentary Foursome
  • Address the Audience During the Reception
  • Sponsor Spotlight in MEDA Membership Newsletter with logo, linked to your website, description, and contact information for one week
  • Profile on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page with logo, linked to your website, description, and contact information
  • Logo on Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Select: $1,500 - Unlimited

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Profile on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page with logo, linked to your website, description, and contact information
  • Logo on Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Reception: $1,500 - Limited to 2 1 AVAILABLE

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Profile on MEDA Golf Outing web page with logo, linked to your website, description, and contact information
  • Logo on Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Lunch: $1,000 - Limited to 1

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Lunch
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Breakfast: $1,000 - Limited to 1 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Breakfast
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Beverage Carts: $1,000 - Limited to 2 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage on Beverage Carts
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Golf Carts: $1,000 - Limited to 1

  • (1) Complimentary Registration
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage on Golf Carts
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

First Place Awards: $300 - Limited to 1

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Second Place Awards: $200 - Limited to 1

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Longest Drive (Men): $150 - Limited to 1

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Hole
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Longest Drive (Women): $150 - Limited to 1 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Hole
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Closest to the Pin – (Men): $150 - Limited to 1 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Hole
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Closest to the Pin – (Women): $150 - Limited to 1

  • Personalized Gift for Awardees
  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Hole
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Hole Sponsors: $250 - Unlimited

  • Listed on MEDA Golf Outing Web Page, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsorship Screen Display During Reception
  • Signage at Hole
  • Electronic Mailing List of Participants
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Listed in All Printed Handouts at Event

Sponsor the Event

Click the "Register" button below to select a sponsorship package.

Educational Webinar: Energizing Economic Development in Michigan

23 Energy Webinar GraphicPlease join us on Friday, December 8th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a Zoom Webinar.

Session

Learn from the State’s largest utility providers about energy basics, programs offered, site readiness engagement, and how we are here to support your economic development efforts!

Energy can be complicated, so we’ll share key terms, a review of where energy comes from and how it gets to you, our perspective on-site qualities, and why electric energy is such a big deal in the 21st century.

Nora Balgoyen, Sr. Area Manager, Local Government & Community Affairs, ITC
Shelley L. Klug, Economic and Business Development Manager, American Electric Power
Daryl Poprave, Economic Development Manager, ITC

Lisa Pung, Strategy and Competitiveness Manager, Consumers Energy
Scott Silverthorn, CEM, Economic Development Manager, Consumers Energy
Jacqueline C. Young, Economic Development Manager, DTE Energy

Thank You Sponsors

MacAllister RentalsMacAllister Rentals

MacAllister Rentals – The CAT Rental Store, rents, sells, and services a wide range of high-quality equipment from Caterpillar and over 50 other manufacturers.

As a part of Indiana-based and family-owned MacAllister Machinery, MacAllister Rentals has a rich history and a long-standing tradition of supplying professional contractors with first-class service, in-depth technical knowledge, and top-notch equipment. Our goal is to go beyond the standard vendor relationship and create a true partnership with our customers by consistently providing best-value solutions that get the job done.

Address: 2100 S. Canal Rd., Lansing, MI 48917
PH: 517-394-2233
GPS: 42.7108596, -84.6634842
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost

MEDA Members: $30
You must be logged in to receive the member discount. If you do not know your user ID and password, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Webinar Subscribers: $0 via subscriber discount code
Staff of organizations that are webinar subscribers can register for webinars for free using their organization's subscriber discount code. To become a Webinar Subscriber or to view a current list of subscribing organizations, click here. If you do not know your organization's subscriber discount code, contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Non-Members/Non-Subscribers: $45
You simply register without logging in or applying a code. If you are interested in the discounts mentioned above, see Join MEDA contact us at 517-241-0011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Recertification Credits

This event has been approved for (.5) continuing education credit for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from the National Development Council (NDC). Use the form on this page to claim your credit.

Registration

  1. Payment is required at registration. If you use a subscriber discount code to pay, be sure to complete the registration process (which ends with a thank you page).
  2. You will receive a confirmation email after registering with the Zoom link. We will also send the link again about 2 days before the webinar.
  3. Please register by Friday, December 8th at 8:00 a.m.
  4. We will open the Zoom meeting about 15 minutes before the start of the webinar.

Cancellation Policy: You must notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of your cancellation 24 hours in advance of the webinar on Thursday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. in order to receive a refund.

Corporate Investors

Consumers Energy DTE Logo Small
ITC Logo MEDC 2020 Resized
MSHDA vertical TM Plante Moran Realpoint

Contact Us

Michigan Economic
Developers Association
P.O. Box 15096
Lansing, MI 48901-5096
PH: 517-241-0011
cjorae@medaweb.org