2023 Michigan Construction Leadership Summit

2023 Michigan Construction Leadership Summit

Join us for the Michigan Construction Leadership Summit at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for education, networking, and fun!

By ABC Michigan

Date and time

September 27, 2023 · 2pm - September 30, 2023 · 9am EDT

Location

Grand Hotel

286 Grand Ave Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Refund Policy

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Agenda

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 27: Registration Open

Art Gallery


Check-in for the week's events in the Art Gallery.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 27: Reception on the Grand Hotel Front Porch

Front Porch


Reception on the East end of the porch to kick off the festivities.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, September 27: Dinner in the Grand Pavilion

Grand Pavilion


Join us for a delicious dinner and our opening entertainment, Grand Hotel historian Bob Tagatz. Bob has a wealth of knowledge on this historic site and will be sharing some interesting facts and stor...

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Thursday, September 28: Breakfast and Keynote Speaker

Grand Pavilion


Join us in the Grand Pavilion for our opening keynote and breakfast with keynote speaker Col. Mark Tillman who will take us through his experience as Air Force One pilot during the Bush administratio...

9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Thursday, September 28: Leadership Workshop

Brighton Pavilion


Head to the Brighton Pavilion for a Leadership Workshop with Shawn Van Dyke. Shawn is a previous COO of a construction company and will be taking attendees through a Leadership Bootcamp.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Thursday, September 28: Grand Hotel Luncheon and Keynote

Grand Pavilion


Join us for an entertaining keynote and a buffet lunch, Grand Hotel style. Mike Mullane is a retired astronaut who will share "The Lighter Side of Spaceflight." If you've ever had any questions about...

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, September 28: Leadership Workshop

Brighton Pavilion


Join us for the afternoon leadership workshop session in the Brighton Pavilion. Shawn will teach attendees how to become a "Talent Magnet." Attendees will come together to combat an ever-pressing iss...

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, September 28: Reception and Dinner

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Friday, September 29: Breakfast and Keynote Presentation

Grand Pavilion


Join us for our breakfast keynote in the Grand Pavilion.

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Friday, September 29: Breakout Sessions 1

Theater

Capitol Club


Join us for an in depth look at industry problems and how to solve them. First up is Eric Waggoner of Waggoner Financial to talk about business succession.

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday, September 29: Breakout Sessions 2

Theater

Capitol Club


More industry topics and in-depth discussions, such as a look at politics and policies that are on the horizon for 2024 and beyond and a deeper look at legislation today.

12:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday, September 29: Free time


Take some time to explore all that Mackinac Island has to offer. Restaurants and shops await you downtown, or take a lunch at one of the Grand Hotel's famed restaurants.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday, September 29: Closing Night Dinner

Grand Hotel Dining Room


Join us for a Grand Hotel experience like none other-- dinner in the Grand Hotel Dining Room. Dinner features a 5 course meal that you won't want to miss.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday, September 29: Closing Celebration


Join for a closing celebration, karaoke, drinks, and other entertainment!

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Saturday, September 30: Breakfast Served

Grand Hotel Dining Room


Head to the main dining room on your own schedule for breakfast.

About this event

There will be entertainment and fun had by all at the Grand Hotel for our biennial Michigan Construction Leadership Summit. Engaging keynotes, networking opportunities, and leadership discussions are just a few of the benefits of joining us at the historic Grand Hotel for this event.

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