Calendar
Urban Economic Forum Detroit 2012
Cobo Convention Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit
May 17Highlighting the positive economic momentum occurring in urban centers across the country, this event will feature discussions between senior White House and Administration officials and successful entrepreneurs, networking opportunities and a resource expo. The event will run from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Website
Inforum Annual Meeting Featuring MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski
Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center, 1151 Village Rd., Dearborn
May 17Following Inforum’s 2012 Annual Meeting, Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, will be the featured speaker. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Website
The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
May 17The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library will host journalist and author, Michael Duffy, to discuss his new book, The Presidents Club. The book reveals the history of the private relationships among the past 13 presidents, exploring the backroom deals, rescue missions, secret alliances and bitter rivalries of the men who served as commander in chief. His talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. | Website
Michigan Republican Party State Convention
Location TBA
May 18-19The Michigan Republican Party has set May 18-19 for its State Convention. Check the website for updates. | Website
Grand Rapids Chamber Public Policy Breakfast
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
May 21Chamber members can hear from legislators about current policy issues and developments at this event, which will run from 7:30-9 a.m. | Website
Black and Blue: The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Game
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
May 22Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for a showing of Black and Blue, which chronicles the 1934 football game between Georgia Tech and the University of Michigan which brought to light racial injustices. The program will include commentary by the film’s producer, Brian Kruger. The event will begin at 7 p.m. | Website
Mackinac Center: The Online Learning Revolution
Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
May 23Former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise, co-chair of the Digital Learning Council, will discuss how digital technology and online learning can improve educational outcomes and expand opportunities. Mike Flanagan, Michigan State Superintendent, and Dr. William Skilling, Superintendent of Oxford Community Schools will also speak. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. | Website
Trafficking Women and Children: What’s Going on in Michigan?
Webinar
May 25The Michigan Council of Foundations will host a webinar to present the status of the movement in Michigan against sex trafficking. Lori Kitchen, with the Michigan Women’s Foundation, will present along with survivor, Malynda Jennings, on what is being done to end these crimes. | Website
Mackinac Policy Conference
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
May 29-May 31The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce will again drive a statewide dialogue with business, government and philanthropy to help create a globally competitive, financially attractive Michigan. | Website
Republican Women’s Federation 2012 Tribute to Women
Chisholm Hills Banquet Center, 2395 Washington Rd., Lansing
June 9Keynote speaker, Maura Corrigan, will address attendees of this event, which will begin at 5 p.m. | Website
An Evening with the Mackinac Center
Location TBA, Grand Rapids
June 12The Mackinac Center will host Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank and an author of eight books. Check the Center website for more information. | Website
An Evening with the Mackinac Center
Location TBA, Birmingham
June 20The Mackinac Center will host Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank and an author of eight books, in Birmingham. Check the Center website for more information. | Website
Grand Rapids Chamber Politics & Pints
John Ball Zoological Garden- Bissell Treehouse, 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
June 28The Grand Rapids Chamber will host an informal mix and mingle event for professionals and elected officials. The event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Website
An Evening with the Mackinac Center: Featuring Jonah Goldberg
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Resort Village Boulevard, Acme
July 6The Mackinac Center will host author and syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg who will discuss his newest book, The Tyranny of Clichés: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by Goldberg’s talk at 7 p.m. | Website
State Primary Election
August 7
Grand Rapids Chamber Politics & Pints
Location TBD
August 23The Grand Rapids Chamber will host an informal mix and mingle event for professionals and elected officials. The event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Website
The Supreme Court: History and Current Controversies
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale
September 9-12Hillsdale’s Center for Constructive Alternatives will sponsor a lecture series exploring the history of the Supreme Court and its decisions as they relate to current constitutional controversies. | Website
Elections 2012
Location TBD
September 18Professor Michael Traugott, with the U-M Center for Political Studies, Institute for Social Research; and Communication Studies, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, will discuss the players and politics of the 2012 elections. The event will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Website
Michigan Chamber Foundation Legislative Reception & Annual Dinner
Lansing Center, Lansing
September 19Campaign strategists Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs will share their thoughts on national business issues and forecast the 2012 election with an eye on Michigan’s future. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. | Website
Grand Rapids Chamber Public Policy Breakfast
Hope Network, 755 36th St., Grand Rapids
September 24Chamber members can hear from legislators about current policy issues and developments at this event, which will run from 7:30-9 a.m. | Website
Max Holland – LEAK: Why Mark Felt Became Deep Throat
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
September 27Journalist and author Max Holland will present his fast-paced, scrupulously fact-checked book, LEAK, at this Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library event. LEAK reveals historical insights that retrace Mark Felt’s steps during the initial FBI investigation of the Watergate break-in. The talk will start at 7:30 p.m. | Website
Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing
October 18The Michigan Women’s History Center and Hall of Fame will host its 29th Annual awards dinner. Women who have made an impact on Michigan’s history and its present will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame. | Website
State General Election
November 6
The Federal Income Tax: A Centenary Consideration
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale
January 27-30The Hillsdale College Center for Constructive Alternatives will host a series of seminars to consider the underlying principles and history of the federal income tax and current controversies surrounding it. | Website
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