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 Full Conference Schedule

MONDAY
FULL CONFERENCE BEGINS

6:00–8:00pm

Opening Reception

This marks the official start to the conference.

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TUESDAY

8:00am–8:45am

Welcome/Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:45am–9:00am

MGCA Business Meeting

9:00am–10:00am

"THRIVE, Strategies to Turn Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage"

Opening Keynote: Meridith Elliott Powell

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Book signing after session.

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10:00am–10:30am

Networking Break

10:30am–11:30am

Session Choices

TRACK 1:
Fixed Income

Panelists: 
Jacob Miller, CFP, Edward Jones
Bill Johnson, Gull Lake View Resort
Lowell Weaver, The Medalist

Discuss the importance of interest-bearing investments and where they would be useful. Inflation issues, low interest that most banks are offering and alternatives that might make sense.

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 Lake Michigan Insurance Agency

10:30am–11:30am

Session Choices

TRACK 2: 
2023 Pulse Report: New Customer Trends

Panelists: 
Rachel Carter, Senior Director of Membership, NGCOA
2 MGCA Members

Topics to be covered in this panel are the new customer trends at your golf course, the current golfer mindset, and more.

11:30am–2:00pm

Vendor Fair & Networking Lunch

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2:15pm–3:15pm

Afternoon Deep Dive

Keynote Presenter: Meridith Elliott Powell

This session will take a deep dive into the PROVEN Methodology. Meridith will share the code, the secret, the plan, exactly the path you need to follow to put you in the driver’s seat and in control in the face of uncertainty. You will walk away with your personal plan of action. 

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3:15pm–3:30pm

Networking Break

3:30pm–4:30pm

Session Choices

Track 1:
Golf Course Valuation

Presenter: Allen DuPuy, Colliers International

A discussion on current market trends and property valuations. Focus will also be given to what Buyers are seeking and how a Seller might prepare their property to maximize sales multiples and a swift divestiture.

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 Lake Michigan Insurance Agency

3:30pm–4:30pm

Session Choices

Track 2: 
GPS, Pace of Play and Profitability

New technology can improve course operations and help you enhance the golfers experience. Hear from your peers on how  they have used technology to streamline operations on course, and improve pace of play.

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6:00–6:30pm

Reception

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US Golf Cars

 

6:30–8:30pm

Annual Awards Banquet

 

WEDNESDAY

8:00–9:00am

Breakfast
On Par with Registered Apprenticeship

Presenter:

During our breakfast and opening session, hear updates and how to get involved in Registered Apprenticeship. Networking time built in at your table to talk with employers/employees involved.

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US Golf Cars


9:00–9:15am

Networking Break

9:15–10:15am

Session Choices

Track 1:
Government Affairs and Golf

Presenter: Brian Calley, CEO of Small Business Association of Michigan

Business concerns that your golf course needs to be mindful of moving into 2024. 

 

9:15–10:15am

Session Choices

Track 2: 
What's Next With Registered Apprenticeship?

Presenter:

Learn about resources that are available to employers and employees that are part of the  “Golf Course Maintenance Technician” Registered Apprenticeship.

 

10:15–10:30am

Networking Break

10:30–11:30am

Opportunities, Trends and Technology with Agronomy

Presenter:

Join us in this closing session to hear experts highlight the recent agronomy trends over the past year. Maintenance on equipment, trends with technology, and more will be discussed.

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East Lansing, MI 48823

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