Economic Strategy Session I: Save The Date!
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:00 - 10:30 AM Program Duration
Location
Traverse City Country Club
1725 South Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Fees/Admission
$50 - Traverse Connect Investor & Special Guests
$75 - Future Investors
Buffet Breakfast included
Please Note: Tickets cannot be refunded 1 week prior to the event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause - thank you for understanding.
Contact Information
Molly MacGirr
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Description
Economic Strategy Session One: Future-Focused Education
What Changing Workforce Training Means for Your Business
About This Event:
How are education and workforce training evolving, and what does that mean for employers navigating rapid change? In this Economic Strategy Session, Northwestern Michigan College will explore how higher education and training are shifting to better meet the needs of today’s workers and regional businesses. The session will highlight practical implications for small and mid-sized employers, showcase real examples of successful NMC–business partnerships, and outline current resources available to support employee training and upskilling. Led by Jason Slade, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Northwestern Michigan College, the presentation will conclude with a facilitated conversation with a local business leader, demonstrating how forward-thinking education partnerships can help businesses stay competitive. Participants will leave with concrete insights and ideas they can apply immediately to strengthen their workforce and prepare for what’s next.
About the Economic Strategy Sessions:
The Economic Strategy Sessions are an initiative by Traverse Connect to engage high-level investors and community leaders with the key pillars of our Strategic Plan, and to provide clear and transparent leadership and guidelines for our region's economic development activity. Held three times annually, each Economic Strategy Session focuses on one core strategy for Traverse Connect's economic development leadership. The 2026 Economic Strategy Session event series is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
