M I C H I G A N E N G I N E E R I N G C O N F E R E N C E

M AY 9 & 1 0 , 2 0 1 3M S U U N I V E R S I T Y C L U B | L A N S I N G , M I

INFORMATIONTwo major Michigan engineering organizations, the

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are

working together to host a comprehensive, educational

engineering conference. These groups represent over

5,000 Michigan engineers and over 100 Michigan

engineering companies. The Michigan Engineering

Conference offers attendees ample opportunity for

obtaining professional development hours (PDH’s) while

gaining knowledge on various engineering topics and

networking with peers. It will also offer exposure to

new products and services from exhibitors on May 9 as

they will be located in the Heritage Room for maximum

exposure to attendees from the opening session to

the evening reception. ACEC and ASCE will present

outstanding project and individual awards during

the event on Thursday, May 9. On Friday, May 10, a

scholarship golf outing will also be held at the Forest

Akers East golf course.

AGENDATHURSDAY, MAY 9

7:30 - 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome & Opening Comments

8:45 - 9:45 Keynote Speaker:

Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO

Michigan Municipal League (MML)

10:00 – 10:50 Educational Breakouts (3 concurrent)

11:00 – 11:50 Educational Breakouts (3 concurrent)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch with Exhibitors

1:00 – 1:30 Awards program

1:50 - 2:50 MI Infrastructure Panel Discussion

3:00 - 3:50 Educational Breakouts (3 concurrent)

4:00 – 5:30 Reception (with Exhibitors)

FRIDAY, MAY 10

8:00 - 10:00 Individual Board Meetings (ACEC & ASCE)

10:30 - 4:00 Scholarship Golf Outing at Forest Akers East

4:00 – 4:30 Golf Awards

DAN GILMARTINExecutive Director & CEO, Michigan Municipal League (MML)

Keynote Speaker

Dan Gilmartin is the

executive director & CEO

of the Michigan Municipal

League. Through his work

with communities, Dan is

recognized as a national

leader in the fields of urban revitalization,

placemaking, local government reform

and transportation policy. Model D Media

recently referred to him as “an urban

thinker with an eye for the small, often

unnoticed changes that can make ‘places’

out of streets and buildings.”

Dan serves as a member of the Board of

Directors of the National League of Cities

and as a member of the Michigan Future,

Inc. Leadership Council. He also served

for four years as the lead advocate for

Michigan’s communities in Lansing and

in Washington, where he concentrated

on a number of key issues including

transportation, land use, and urban

redevelopment.

In 2010, Dan added radio talk show host

to his resume as host of The Prosperity

Agenda on News/Talk 760 WJR, which is

Michigan’s highest rated talk station and

can be heard throughout the Midwest

and Canada. He is a contributing author

to the book The Economics of Place, and a

frequent speaker on matters pertaining to

“place.”

Dan is a Michigan kid, a Detroit native

(and booster) and currently resides in

the historic downtown of Northville,

Michigan with his wife Lori and two sons.

INFRASTRUCTURE PANELVarious reports, including ASCE’s Infrastructure Report

Card, have shown that Michigan’s infrastructure is in

major need of repair. Many believe that investing in our

infrastructure will be a catalyst for Michigan’s economic

recovery. A panel of Industry leaders will discuss the state

of Michigan’s infrastructure and strategies for making

improvements. Members of the panel to include:

Kirk Steudle, PE Director, MDOT

Steve Hilfinger, Executive VP, MEDC (invited)

Dan Wyant, Director, MDEQ (invited)

Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO

Michigan Municipal League

GOLF OUTING INFORMATIONA golf outing has been scheduled on site for Friday, May

10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Forest Akers Golf Course. The

cost is $80 per person and all members and exhibitors are

encouraged to participate. It is the perfect networking

opportunity and a chance to have a little fun at the same

time! This will be an 18 hole, 4 person scramble - so

you don’t have to be a great golfer! Hole sponsorships

are available, and proceeds benefit the engineering

organizations’ scholarship funds. Sign up for golf on the conference registration form.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe Candlewood Suites® East Lansing hotel is located on

the campus of Michigan State University and is attached to

the James B. Henry Center and the MSU University Club at

3545 Forest Road Lansing, Michigan 48910.

Please contact Candlewood Suites® for more information

and to reserve your room at 517.351.8181 or online at www.candlewoodsuites.com.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Legislation Affecting Engineers

Significant legislation has been

passed that will affect practicing

engineers. New bills have recently

been introduced that could change

the landscape for years to come.

This session will provide all the

details.

How are Engineers Being Selected by Clients?

What are owners looking for in

an engineer? Do they truly look at

qualifications or do they only focus

on the lowest price? Attend this

session to better understand the

thought and decisions behind the

selections.

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)

With increasing traffic and the

increasing value of time, motorists

are demanding fewer delays during

construction. MDOT & FHWA are

experimenting with new techniques

to accelerate bridge construction

and significantly reduce user

delays.

Implementing the Affordable Health Care Act

Several provisions take effect

on Jan. 1, 2014. What options

will small employers have? Learn

how to begin planning for health

insurance changes in the future.

Hear simplified explanations of

the penalty provisions of the new

Health Reform Act and get the

latest update on the joint Federal/

State exchange.

Generational Personality Differences

Are you a Baby Boomer, Gen-X,

Gen-Y, Millennial? What happens

when you put these generations

to work in the same company?

Understanding the different values

and needs of each generation can

greatly improve the workplace

environment.

TRACTION, Get a Grip on Your Business (2 hours)

Professional EOS Implementer

Mike Kotsis will show you how to

simplify, clarify, and achieve your

vision as presented in a highly

acclaimed book TRACTION, Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino

Wickman. You will walk away with

a focused action plan using the

session workbook containing the

EOS tools that will help you to gain

more traction in your business.

MDOT MEGA Projects

Two major freeway corridors (I-75

& I-94) in metro Detroit need to

be reconstructed. MDOT is in the

process of determining the best

delivery method and project size to

re-build these sections that is cost-

effective, minimizes traffic delays,

and maximizes Michigan business

participation.

Funding Opportunities for Water Quality Projects

Do you know the various funding

options for drinking water and

wastewater projects in Michigan?

The MDEQ will present various

grant and low interest loan

programs for water infrastructure

projects.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY & EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONPlease consider supporting this special event. Your generous support will help

offset costs for speakers and guests, special awards, and student participation.

All sponsors will be recognized in the Conference program book and be

prominently displayed during the Conference. Please fill out the sponsorship

form and return it to the Michigan Engineering Center.

If you would like more information, please call (517) 332-2066 or visit the

ACEC website at www.acecmi.org.

SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT THE FOLLOWING LEVELS:

PLATINUM ................................. $1,000

GOLD ................................................$750

SILVER .........................................$500

BRONZE ..........................................$250

PATRON ..........................................$150

MAKE PLANS NOW TO EXHIBIT AT ONE OF MICHIGAN’S TOP ENGINEERING CONFERENCES!

This year you can reach the members of two engineering associations at one location for only one fee! We are offering you

the opportunity to exhibit your company’s products or services at the Michigan Engineering Conference being held at the

MSU University Club in Lansing, Michigan. Exhibitor’s will have a full day on Friday, May 9th to network with attendees

beginning with the continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors will be able to engage attendees during registration,

breakfast, breaks, lunch, and the evening reception. All major sessions, meals, and drinks are held in the same room with the

exhibitors. Exhibit Rewards Program: Exhibitors will be provided free reception drink tickets to give to attendees as they

visit their booth to offer maximum exposure.

The cost to exhibit is $600 per booth, which includes the following:

» 8-foot skirted table, two chairs

» Thursday registration for two people

» Recognition in the Conference program book

» Signage displayed throughout the Conference

The deadline to register is April 19, 2013. Applications will be accepted

after April 19th with no guarantee

of inclusion in on-site materials.

Exhibitors may set up 6:00-8:00 p.m. on May 8 or 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on May 9 in the Heritage Room.

Product or Service _____________________________________________________________________

Exhibit Booth Representative(s) ______________________________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________ State _________Zip ________________________

Check here if electricity is needed for the booth

AMOUNT DUE

Exhibitor Fee $ __________ Sponsorship $ __________ Total $ __________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Check Enclosed (Payable to ASCE Michigan Section)

Visa MasterCard

Name on Card _________________________________________

Credit Card No. _______________________________________

Exp. Date ______________________________________________

Platinum $1,000

Gold $750

Silver $500

Bronze $250

Patron $150

Exhibitor $600

Golf Hole $100

(Hole sponsorship benefits scholarship funds for each organization & is considered a charitable contribution)

Please return form & payment to:

Michigan Engineering Center 215 N. Walnut Street

Lansing, MI 48933-1155Fax: (517) 332-4333

M I C H I G A N E N G I N E E R I N G C O N F E R E N C E

REGISTRATION FORM

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__________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Name

__________________________________________________________________________________________Company

__________________________________________________________________________________________Address

___________________________________________ ____________ __________________________City State Zip

________________________ ________________________ _________________________________Phone Fax Email

ACEC Member Firm

ASCE Member _______________________ Branch

REGISTRATION FEES Quantity Subtotal

Members (excludes golf) $175 x________ = $ ____________

Non-Members (excludes golf) $250 x ________ = $ ____________

Government Agency (excludes golf) $85 x _________ = $ ____________

Golf Outing $80 x _________ = $ ____________

TOTAL $

GOLF OUTING TEAM REQUESTS

For each paid golf entry on this registration form, provide golfers names below:

Golfer 1: ______________________________ Golfer 2: ______________________________________

Golfer 3: _______________________________ Golfer 4: ______________________________________

List (if applicable) remaining golfers names and their company name for your

requested foursome below:

Golfer: _________________________________ Company: _____________________________________

Golfer: _________________________________ Company: _____________________________________

Golfer: _________________________________ Company: _____________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONMail your registration form with

payment to:

Michigan Engineering Center

215 N. Walnut Street

Lansing, MI 48933-1155

(Checks Payable to ASCE Michigan Section)

Check Enclosed $ ______________

Visa MasterCard

__________________________________________Credit Card Number

__________________________________________Name on Card

__________________________________________Expiration Date

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration fees, less $25 processing

charge, are refundable by submitting your

request in writing to ASCE Michigan Section

on or before April 19, 2013. After April

19, 2013, no refunds will be made, but paid

registrations are transferable.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Michigan Engineering Center at (517) 332-2066!