More Resilient Michigan
October 29, 2025
12 (Noon) - 6 p.m. (ET)
MSU University Club (Heritage Room)
3435 Forest Rd.
Lansing, MI 48910
As Michigan and the nation face critical economic challenges, resilience and adaptability are increasingly critical to navigating issues like high inflation, anemic economic growth, affordable housing shortages, an uncertain federal government trajectory, depreciating public infrastructure, and local government skilled worker shortages. Join MSU experts and state and local leaders to discuss current research on the issues facing Michigan and how it can help communities prepare for the turbulent waters ahead.
The workshop includes lunch, refreshments throughout the afternoon, and a light reception.
Registration
While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.
Tentative Agenda - subject to change
| 12 p.m. (Noon) | Lunch and Plenary Session Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast Dr. Steven Miller |
| 1 p.m. | Breakout Sessions Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals Mr. Tyler Augst Inflation Perceptions in Michigan Ms. Ye-Rim Lee and Dr. Mark Skidmore Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan Mr. Robert Schneider |
| 1:50 p.m. | Breakout Sessions AI and Infrastructure Dr. Haris Alibasic Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties Dr. Mark Skidmore and Dr. Michael Hicks Building Trust in Local Institutions: Lessons from County Canvassing Boards Dr. Cory Smidt |
| 2:40 p.m. | Plenary Session Water Infrastructure finance in Michigan Cities Dr. Erika Rosebrook State banks and Public Infrastructure Investment Dr. Richard Werner |
| 4 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Next Steps Connecting Community Leaders and Campus Mr. Eric Walcott |
| 4:30 p.m. | Reception |
Lodging Reservations:
If desired, lodging is available at the attached Candlewood Suites for a nightly rate of $99 per room until September 28 or until the block sells out, whichever occurs first. Call the Candlewood Suites at 517-351-8181 and book with the group block name: More Resilient Michigan 10/29/2025.
Registration for More Resilient Michigan is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on October 21, 2025.
There are 111 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Betsy Braid at braidbet@msu.edu.