Contact: Renee’ Ihlenfeldt
231-723-4325

For Immediate Release 

ENERGY, LEADERSHIP, ECONOMY: CONFERENCES LOOK TO THE FUTURE

Manistee, Michigan – If you have a hand in shaping the future of your community, company, region or world, several opportunities are available this fall that may help you become better prepared.

Four conferences are on deck that offer opportunities to learn, think and talk about the future with a focus on leadership, energy, the economy and environment.

They include: 

• The Conference on Michigan’s Future: Energy, Economy and Environment
  Looks at how rising oil and energy costs are crippling Michigan’s economy and proposes solutions to prepare Michigan for tomorrow’s economy
  Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
  November 14-16, 2008
  www.futuremichigan.com 
• Corporate Leadership and Sustainability Summit
  Inspiring new ideas and fresh perspectives about leadership and alliances for our future
  Hagerty Conference Center, Traverse City, MI
  October 23-24, 2008
  www.UtopiaFound.org
• How Do We Plan for Our Renewable Energy Future?
  Panel presentations on solar, wind, biomass and hydro-power
  Hagerty Center, Room C, Traverse City, MI
  October 30, 2008
  Call: 231-929-5043 
• Wind Energy Siting and Policy Issues: Planning and Zoning for Wind Energy
  Covering issues involving wind facility siting and regulation
  Sponsored by Michigan Citizen Planner and MSU Extension
  Caledonia Charter Township Hall, Owosso, MI
  October 22, 2008
  Contact: ottb@edzone.net