Description

The Michigan Public Transportation Conference is a three-day program that brings together top leaders from Michigan transit agencies, specialized service providers, MDOT, and business partners to discuss key issues.

The program includes a pre-conference golf outing and networking reception, keynote remarks, numerous general and breakout sessions, and numerous meals and refreshment breaks.

A large vendor show typically features more than 50 booths, as well as transit vehicles and equipment displays and opportunities for prize giveaways.

The beautiful northern Michigan host venue, Crystal Mountain Resort, provides a variety of lodging options, many recreation activities, and unparalleled opportunities for on-property attendee interaction.

Attendees typically include more than 150 transit leaders from 70+ providers, as well as 30+ MDOT and FTA leaders and 70+ vendors.

This workshop is eligible for reimbursement through the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) agency funds, and registration is on an individual basis.

Program Overview:

• Monday, August 18
  • Morning - Golf Outing
  • Afternoon - Attendee & Vendor Check-In
  • Evening - Opening Dinner Reception
• Tuesday, August 19
  • Morning - Opening Sessions
    • Keynote - "Strengthening Your Agency by Building Your Leaders" - Billy Terry, former NTI Director
  • & Vendor Show
  • Afternoon - Breakout Sessions
  • Evening - Dinner and Social Activities
• Wednesday, August 20
  • Morning - Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch - Awards Ceremony
  • Early Afternoon - Conclusion

Program Registration: $285 for individuals, $260 early discounted rate (before Friday, July 18).

Lodging:

• Please note that your lodging arrangements must be made separately.
  
  
• Crystal Mountain on-site lodging:
  • Please click here to access the Crystal Mountain room block. The event dates will automatically populate; the arrival and departure dates may be adjusted but please note that there could be a minimum night stay requirement.
  • Note that lodging options are now limited; we are working to free up additional Crystal Mountain room options but encourage attendees to call 877-423-0571 to be added to the lodging waitlist. Last day to book is Friday, July 18.
    
    
• NEW! Baymont by Wyndham Beulah lodging (15 mins away)
  • Please click here to access the Baymont room block or call 231-882-7754.
  • The event dates will automatically populate; the arrival and departure dates may be adjusted but please note that there could be a minimum night stay requirement.
  • 1 King or 2 queen rooms are $230 per night - we are also working on group shuttle options. Last day to book is Friday, July 18.
    
    
• Other nearby lodging options may be found on Airbnb or in Frankfort (20 mins away).

Golf Outing: 

• The Hartley Memorial Golf Outing will take place on Monday, August 18 with a breakfast, followed by a shotgun start at 8:00am.
• Golf outing fees are $100 per person – includes 18 holes of golf with cart on the beautiful Mountain Ridge course, breakfast, lunch, on-course beverage, and multiple prize opportunities.

Vendor Opportunities:

• The vendor show will take place in the morning of Tuesday, August 19.
• A vendor booth is $550 for members, $750 for nonmembers
• This includes one 8-foot vendor booth (or one vehicle) with signage, one conference registration and all meals 
• Additional vendor conference registrations with all meals are $200; no charge for additional vendor show support only. 
• Vendors are also encouraged to provide a prize for the vendor show raffle and one bottle of alcohol (sponsor-tagged) for attendee ring-toss game.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Golf Gold Sponsor - $1,000 – 1 available – includes one golf registration, recognition on all communications, and brief remarks
• Golf Contest Hole Sponsor – $500 – 5 available (Men’s/Women’s Closest to Hole and Longest Drive, and Putt for Dough) – includes recognition on all communications and presentation of awards
  
  
• Conference Diamond - $4,000 – 1 available - includes vendor booth, three conference registrations, recognition on all communications, and brief remarks at welcome
• Conference Ruby - $2,000 – 2 available - includes vendor booth, two conference registrations, and recognition on all communications
• Conference Emerald - $1,200 – 6 available - includes vendor booth, one conference registration, and recognition on all communications
• Attendee gift sponsor - $250 – 2 available – Includes recognition on all communications and distribution of sponsor’s promotional item to all attendees
• Attendee ring toss game (NEW) – Bring one bottle of alcohol (sponsor-tagged) for ring toss game; attendees/vendors can purchase wristbands to toss to try and win the prizes!
  
  
• Breakfast – $400 – 2 available – includes recognition on all communications and materials on breakfast tables
• Lunch – $600 – 2 available – includes recognition on all communications, materials on lunch tables, and brief remarks at lunch
• Dinner – $750 – 1 available – includes recognition on all communications, materials on dinner tables, and brief remarks at dinner
• Breaks - $750 – 1 available - includes recognition on all communications, verbal recognition, and materials at break stations
  
  
• Crystal Coaster activity - $1,000 – 1 available – includes recognition on all communications and verbal recognition
• Evening Social Reception (NEW) – $800 – 6 available – co-hosting includes recognition on all communications and verbal recognition

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