Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities

See you in downtown Alma! Sept 14-15

Join other like-minded communities at the 2022 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) state-wide conference in Alma, Michigan! CEC is a one-of-a-kind conference designed to share ideas from entrepreneurial communities, learn about helpful resources, and empower each other to support local entrepreneurs. Participants will also learn best practices from state and local entrepreneurial professionals.

A signature element of this unique event is that all breakout session are embedded within downtown community buildings and storefronts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and fully experience downtown Alma. There is plenty of time to walk, talk, and patronize local businesses between sessions.

The conference runs from noon Wednesday, Sept. 14 to noon Thursday, Sept. 15. The registration fee includes a morning reception at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe in Mount Pleasant, lunch in Alma, Wednesday evening networking event, breakfast, two local entrepreneur keynotes, and approximately 18 breakout sessions. Each attendee will be able to attend five sessions. Registrants are responsible for reserving and paying for their own accommodations.

• Early registration: $85 (through September 1)
• Normal registration: $100 (ends September 13)
• At-the-door registration: $125
Learn more about CEC: www.canr.msu.edu/cec/
Register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CEC22/