We hope you will be able to join us September 16-18, 2021 for the Michigan Agri-Business Association’s 2021 Outlook Conference, once again being held at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Following is information on this year’s conference, including changes to the dates and timing of the program, and registration information. Agenda Go here to register for the Outlook Conference. Go here for the Grand Hotel’s registration form for our 2021 Outlook Conference. Conference Dates: This year’s Outlook Conference will begin Thursday evening, September 16, concluding in the afternoon on Saturday, September 18. Many previously delayed conferences and events are returning this fall, including the major Detroit Regional Chamber conference immediately following the Outlook Conference at the Grand Hotel. This year’s Thursday-Saturday program helps ensure no disruption during our meetings, and is an opportunity to try something new! Program: This year’s Outlook Conference will include some changes from prior years and the program will proceed as follows: Thursday evening, September 16 Evening reception, Grand Hotel Porch Friday, September 17 General Session, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Break, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Luncheon (Spouses/Guests Invited), 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM Friday Afternoon Tee Times Available Evening Reception, Grand Hotel Porch, 6:00 PM Dinner on your own on the Island Saturday, September 18 General Session, 8:30 AM – 11:40 AM Adjournment Grand Hotel Reservations: The Grand Hotel is once again offering a special rate for our conference for the evenings of Thursday, Sept. 16 and Friday, Sept. 17. A limited number of rooms at the Grand Hotel will also be available following the conference on Saturday, Sept. 18 and we encourage you to register as soon as possible if you wish to stay for Saturday night. Go here for the Grand Hotel’s registration form for our 2021 Outlook Conference. Safety: While not required to attend, we strongly recommend attendees be vaccinated for COVID-19 for your safety and the safety of those around you. Safety precautions during the event will comply with state and federal guidance in place at the time of the Outlook Conference. You can learn more about the Grand Hotel’s plan for safe operations at this link. Dress Code: Since the Grand Hotel is a resort, we want everyone to feel at ease and dress comfortably. Prior to 6:30pm, casual resort clothing is appropriate. Please no midriff baring tops, sweatpants or cut-off shorts for ladies. For gentleman no sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts. Every evening at the Grand Hotel is a special occasion. After 6:30pm, dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters and dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while gentleman are required to wear a suit coat, necktie and dress pants, no denim or shorts. This applies for all areas inside the hotel with the exception of the Cupola Bar and the lower level when going to and from the elevator to enter and exit the hotel. Children 12 years and older are expected to be in dress similar to the adults. Please visit the Grand Hotel web site for additional information: https://www.grandhotel.com/before-you-go/. Transportation to Mackinac Island: If you have never been on Mackinac Island, please note that vehicles are not allowed on the Island and you will need to make arrangements for ferry service from either Mackinaw City, or St. Ignace. For this service we have partnered with Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry. A link to their schedule can be found here. To purchase advance tickets online, use our group promotion code: MABA21. Otherwise, guests can reference Michigan Agri-Business Association or MABA at the ticket office upon arrival to make their purchase at the discounted rate of $21 roundtrip for adults and $12 roundtrip for children. All parking is arranged at the time of arrival. For additional information, or if you have questions, contact the MABA office at maba@miagbiz.org. We look forward to seeing you on the Island!
