Michigan Public Transportation Conference

Lodging:

• Please note that your lodging arrangements must be made separately.
• Crystal Mountain on-site lodging:
  • Please click here to access the Crystal Mountain room block. The event dates will automatically populate; the arrival and departure dates may be adjusted but please note that there could be a minimum night stay requirement.
  • The date for the room block has passed but please call 877-423-0571 for assistance with any available rooms.
• NEW! Baymont by Wyndham Beulah lodging (15 mins away)
  • Please click here to access the Baymont room block or call 231-882-7754 - the room block expired Friday, July 18.
  • We are working on potential group shuttle options.
• Other nearby lodging options may be found on Airbnb or in Frankfort (20 mins away).

Pre-conference Activities:

Golf Outing (SOLD OUT)

• The Hartley Memorial Golf Outing will take place on Monday, August 18 with a breakfast, followed by a shotgun start at 8:15am.
• Golf outing fees are $100 per person – includes 18 holes of golf with cart on the beautiful Mountain Ridge course, breakfast, lunch, on-course beverage, and multiple prize opportunities.

New this year! 

Iron Fish Distillery Mixology Tour will take place on Monday, August 18 at 3:30pm - after the golf outing concludes. The tour is $35 per person - paid at the distillery.

Crystal Mountain Legacy Art Park Guided Tour will take place on Monday, August 18 at 3:30pm - after the golf outing concludes. Participants will discover the unique 30-acre forest Art Park offering an unparalleled experience of art, nature and history. Nestled beneath a tree canopy, wonderful sculptures and poetry rocks reference Michigan heritage and offer unique insight into the people and events that helped shape the state. This tour is complimentary for conference attendees.

Attendees may select (or add) registrations for the golf outing, distillery tour, and art park tour through the registration platform - for assistance, please email events@mptaonline.org

Vendor Opportunities (SOLD OUT - Please contact MPTA with any questions.

• New this year! The MPTA is providing greatly expanded hours and opportunities for vendor interaction.
• Monday, August 18's pre-conference activities will include our annual golf outing, as well as a distillery mixology tour, art park guided tour, and the President's Reception and new evening live music social event.
• Exhibitors are also encouraged to move in on Monday afternoon.
• On Tuesday, August 19:
  • Attendees and vendors can share breakfast together before the first sessions.
  • A two hour vendor show will include a passport contest for attendees to visit and exchange contact info at numerous exhibits.
  • Lunch and distribution of vendor show raffle prizes will follow immediately thereafter.
  • Note: a new mid-afternoon break and optional exhibit wrap-up time will also take place that afternoon.
  • While any registered vendor is welcome to stay for the duration of the conference, please click here for a suggested vendor conference schedule.
• A vendor booth is just $550 for members, $750 for nonmembers
• This includes one 8-foot vendor booth (or one vehicle) with signage, one conference registration and all meals
• Additional vendor conference registrations with all days and meals are $200; no charge for additional vendor show support only.
• Vendors are also encouraged to provide a prize for the vendor show raffle and one bottle of alcohol (sponsor-tagged) for attendee ring-toss game.
• All exhibitors will have access to the conference Whova App, which includes powerful engagement tools.

Pre-Conference Orientation

• Thursday, August 7 at 2:00pm ET

• All exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers for the Michigan Public Transportation Conference are invited to join an orientation webinar to help preview this year's program, discuss important logistics, and learn suggestions to make the most of the time at this event. We will also review how to use the Whova App for sessions, the vendor show, and more.
• We encourage you to join live for any questions you may have, but the meeting will be recorded and posted for later viewing if need be.
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3642398389?omn=82800923581&from=addon

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Golf Gold Sponsor - $1,000 – 1 available – includes one golf registration, recognition on all communications, and brief remarks
• Golf Contest Hole Sponsor – $500 – 3 available (Men’s/Women’s Closest to Hole and Longest Drive, and Putt for Dough) – includes recognition on all communications and presentation of awards
• Conference Emerald - $1,200 – 2 available - includes vendor booth, one conference registration, and recognition on all communications
• Attendee gift sponsor - $250 – 2 available – Includes recognition on all communications and distribution of sponsor’s promotional item to all attendees
• Attendee ring toss game (NEW) – Bring one bottle of alcohol (sponsor-tagged) for ring toss game; attendees/vendors can purchase wristbands to toss to try and win the prizes!
• Breaks - $750 – 1 available - includes recognition on all communications, verbal recognition, and materials at break stations
• Monday Evening Social Reception (NEW) – $600 – 2 available – Attendees will enjoy a night of live music entertainment and socializing with friends new and old. This event will also include an interactive photo booth for attendee fun. Co-hosting includes recognition on all communications and verbal recognition at the reception, as well as a number of drink tickets for sponsors to distribute to attendees.

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