12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration
Sponsored by MGM Grand
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Welcome and Keynote
Debbie Zannoth, Special Consultant/ Balance Concierge
Legislative Conference Task Force
Keynote Presentation
Paul Hillegonds, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, DTE Energy
1:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Rolling Panel Discussions
Panel 1: Michigan’s Economy
Moderator: Chris Holman, Editor, Greater Lansing Business Monthly
Panelists: Patrick Anderson, Principal and CEO, Anderson Economic Group
Jim Epolito, President & CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Douglas Drake, Director of Health, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Public Policy Associate
Panel 2: An Insightful Review of the Advertising Used in the 2008 Election
Bob Kolt, Owner, Kolt Communications
Panel 3: The Future of Healthcare in Michigan: A Blend of Access and Technology
Valerie Glesnes-Anderson, Executive Director, Capital Area Health Alliance
William Strampel, DO, Dean, Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine
Richard Murdock, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Health Plans
3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
Sponsored by The Engineering Society of Detroit
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The House and Senate Leadership – Agenda for 2009
Listen to the leaders of the Michigan Legislature as they provide insight on the upcoming agenda of the House and Senate.
Facilitator: Tim Skubick, Senior Capitol Correspondent
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R, Rochester
Senate Minority Leader Michael Prusi, D, Ishpeming
Speaker of the House Andy Dillion, D, Redford Township
House Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer, R, Kewadin
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
New Faces in the House of Representatives
This informative session will familiarize you with the up and coming representatives in the House.
Kyle Melinn, News Editor, Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS)
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Legislative Reception
Sponsored by Automation Alley
Invited guests include individuals from the Michigan Congressional Delegation, State Senators, State Representatives, Governor’s staff and State Department Directors.
*schedule as of 1/23/09