West Michigan Policy Forum
Mini Forum on Education
Monday, June 24, 2013
The Lake House
The mission of the West Michigan Policy Forum is to create a competitive economic environment for Michigan through targeted public policy. The organization's policy agenda focuses on five categories, one of which is Talent Development.
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the WMPF, is hosting a Mini Forum on Education with the goal to develop a unified vision for the future of education for the State of Michigan, and specifically, the Muskegon Lakeshore area.
Who should attend the Mini Forum on Education?
Representatives from the business community interested in creating an education system aimed at better preparing students for Michigan's future workforce needs.
Program participants include:
• John Bebow, President & CEO, The Center for Michigan
• Cindy Larsen, President, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
• Steve Olsen, President, Northern Machine Tool
• Steve Parker, facilitator and owner of Longview Consulting
• Jared Rodriguez, President, West Michigan Policy Forum
• Dave Sipka, Superintendent, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
• Kevin Stotts, President, Talent 2025

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013
Location: The Lake House
Luncheon: Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person (lunch included)