Michigan Green Communities 2012 Conference Presentation RFP Survey

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Please contact Laura Matson with any questions (lmatson@a2gov.org; 734-794-6430 x43675).

Michigan Green Communities is a network of local government and university staff in the state of Michigan that collaborate with one another, through peer learning and information sharing, to promote innovative solutions and move sustainability initiatives forward at the local, regional, and state level. The one-day annual conference brings together MGC members from across the state to share best practices and lessons learned in an interactive forum that facilitates networking. The third annual Michigan Green Communities annual conference will take place Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Michigan Municipal League Capital Office (208 N. Capitol Ave, 1st Floor, Lansing MI 48933). Learn more about the 2011 Conference and 2010 Conference.

Staff and appointed officials from local government, colleges and universities, or non-profit organizations working with local government are invited to submit a proposal to present at the annual conference. Initial presentations to the entire audience will last 10 minutes. Presenters will then have the opportunity to lead break-out discussion sessions to continue a more in-depth conversation about the presentation topic.

Proposal submissions are due July 27, 2012.

Presentation Categories and Suggested Topics
1) Administration and Planning – Sustainability or energy plans, Green teams and sustainability coordination, Partnerships with schools or other community organizations

2) Built Environment – Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Green building, Alternative transportation

3) Economic Development – Local food programs, Workforce development, Business sustainability partnerships, Green purchasing

4) Natural Resources – Urban forestry, Recycling and waste reduction, Water conservation and stormwater management, Green fleets and pollution prevention

Presentation Description
Please complete the following form in order to be considered to present at the conference.

1.Your name(Required.)

2.Title(Required.)

3.Community name(Required.)

4.E-mail address(Required.)

5.Phone number(Required.)

6.Presentation title(Required.)

7.Presentation topic area

Administration and Planning

Built Environment

Economic Development

Natural Resources

8.Brief presentation description(Required.)

Proposals will be reviewed by the MGC Advisory Committee. You will receive a notification about your proposal status by August 31, 2012.

Please contact Laura Matson (lmatson@a2gov.org, 734-794-6430 x43675) with questions.