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3/9/2023 - 3/9/2023
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Join us at The Graduate in downtown East Lansing for our Annual Spring Workshop.

Perceptions - Debunking Myths and Changing Narratives to Create Strong Downtowns
Does your community truly understand the importance of a downtown management organization? Do you? Whether your town has a ‘parking problem' or you are ‘just a party planner’, the MDA Annual Spring Workshop will offer you resources and tools to easily convey your organization’s true worth while bolstering your management skills.  Take control of the spin and create your organization’s story through effective communications, marketing, and management.

Member Rate- $150
Non-Member Rate -$175

You may also register for Advocacy Day to be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in downtown Lansing.  The cost for Advocacy Day is $60 and includes lunch.

A virtual option for the Spring Workshop will be available for the same rate as in-person.  

Attendees of the March 8, MDA Lansing Day, and the March 9, MDA Annual Spring Workshop, may take advantage of special hotel pricing at The Graduate in East Lansing for $109 a night (plus tax and fees).  DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL RATE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13. If you need to stay March 7, also, please call the hotel directly and ask for Jameson at 517-940-9620 

Click here to be directed to the hotel registration.

Click here to be directed to the Spring Workshop Brochure and Agenda.