# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Economic Strategy Session I: Future-Focused Education
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: How are education and workforce training evolving, and what does that mean for employers navigating rapid change? In this Economic Strategy Session, Northwestern Michigan College will explore how higher education and training are shifting to better meet the needs of today’s workers and regional businesses. 

The session will highlight practical implications for small and mid-sized employers, showcase real examples of successful NMC–business partnerships, and outline current resources available to support employee training and upskilling. Led by Jason Slade, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Northwestern Michigan College, the presentation will conclude with a facilitated conversation with a local business leader, demonstrating how forward-thinking education partnerships can help businesses stay competitive. 

Participants will leave with concrete insights and ideas they can apply immediately to strengthen their workforce and prepare for what’s next.

Ticket Price:
$50 - Traverse Connect Investor & Special Guests 
$75 - Future Investors
Breakfast included

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Supporting Sponsor, Munson Healthcare.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/economic-strategy-session-i-future-focused-education/200029714576154
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://business.traverseconnect.com/events/details/economic-strategy-session-i-save-the-date-6843?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=traverse+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Traverse City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Traverse City Country Club
- **lat**: 44.746512030423
- **long**: -85.62188996307
- **full address**: Traverse City Country Club, 1725 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684-4165, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Traverse Connect (https://allevents.in/org/traverse-connect/12744129)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Traverse City Country Club, 1725 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684-4165, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Traverse Connect
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Economic Strategy Session I: Future-Focused Education ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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