Michigan Townships Association

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Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities  | Regional Summits, Professional Development Retreats & Vendor Showcase  

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Vendor Showcase

Vendor Showcase are held during Professional Development Retreats and Regional Summits on alternating years. 

Professional Development Retreats & Vendor Showcase, Fall 2025
Regional Summits & Vendor Showcase Fall 2026

Bring together your company and township decision-makers when you promote your products and services to township leaders! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of MTA’s Vendor Showcase each fall! We’ve designed these events to bring township officials together for an exciting, educational and networking opportunity, plus time to connect with township vendors! 
Vendor Showcase Registration Information

Join township leaders during MTA’s Professional Development Retreats this fall at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth! Limited spots available—Register today! Advanced registration is required. 

Included: 

  • Networking opportunities
  • Real sales leads
  • Lunch with township leaders
  • Table for your display

Save your spot today to ensure participation at MTA’s 2025 Vendor Showcase—a valuable marketing tool, held in conjunction with MTA’s Professional Development Retreats this fall—where your company can promote its products and services to today’s township decision-makers. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with township officials, gain real sales leads and promote your products and services in front of a captive audience during the Vendor Parade!

Vendor Schedule
Clerks’ Retreat (Sept 30)
Supervisors’ Retreat (Oct. 15)
Trustees’ Retreat (Oct. 28)
11:30 a.m. Set-up
Noon Vendor Parade
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. Vendor Showcase
1:45 p.m. Tear down

Treasurers’ Retreat (Oct. 1)
Planning & Zoning Team Retreat (Oct. 29) 
10:45 a.m. Set-up
11:15 a.m. Vendor Parade
11:30 a.m. Vendor Showcase
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Tear down

 

Professional Development Retreats Sponsor Information

Take your participation to the next level! Become a sponsor of Professional Development Retreats and get heightened visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities while supporting townships across the state. 

Become a sponsor by June 20 to take full advantage of your benefits!

Sponsor benefits include: 

  • Complimentary Vendor showcase participation and lunch for one representative at all FIVE Vendor Showcases*
  • Invitation for one representative to join dinner and evening activity with Retreat attendees
  • One complimentary registration to attend EACH retreat
  • Signage at each retreat and recognition at the welcome session
  • Networking lists of attendees including name, title and township
  • Recognition on MTA’s website and social media, and in event eblasts
  • Your company’s logo in event promotion and coverage in Township Focus in July, August and September issues plus post-retreat coverage in the November issue, and in registration materials mailed to all townships
  • Company recognition, including contact information and website in the on-site agenda and MTA website

 

Professional Development Retreat Hotel Info

To book hotel rooms online, follow the URL below for each Retreat.

MTA Clerks 

MTA Treasurers

MTA Supervisors 

MTA Trustees 

MTA Planning & Zoning

TO make phone reservations, call 855-652-7200 and reference the correct group number(s) below. 

  • Clerks: 13W6TI
  • Treasurers: 13W6TE
  • Supervisors: 13W6TD
  • Trustees: 13W6T7
  • P&Z: 13W6T4

Rates: $119 standard double room, $129 Premium Queen or king rooms, plus $34.95 daily resort fee, 7% local tax and 6% state sales tax (if applicable).

Policies: Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to the event date to ensure discounted rates.* Cancel at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty.

Professional Development Retreats Vendor FAQs
Q. What are Professional Development Retreats?
A. Professional Development Retreats are education and information-intense trainings designed specifically for each township office plus the planning and zoning team held over two days. We build in plenty of time for education, networking, vendor interaction and some fun!
 
Q. What is Vendor Showcase?
A. Vendor Showcase is held at each retreat and is a great chance for your company to network with township officials and decision-makers throughout the day. Bring a table-top or free-standing display and benefit from exclusive face-to-face time with local leaders.
 
Q. Is the Vendor Showcase on both days?
A. No, Vendor Showcases are one day each. The schedule is:
Sept. 30: Clerks’ Retreat
Oct. 1: Treasurers’ Retreat
Oct. 15: Supervisors’ Retreat
Oct. 28: Trustees’ Retreat
Oct. 29: Planning & Zoning Team Retreat
 
Q. What are the sponsorship opportunities?
A. General Retreat sponsorships include promotion at all five retreats, for one affordable price. Sponsorship gives your company visibility right away through MTA’s website and print materials, signage and recognition at each event, complimentary registration to Vendor Showcase and option to attend dinner, evening activity, educational sessions, and more. Sponsorship must be received by June 20 to be included in the registration brochure mailed to each office. Details are available here. (You do not need to be present to sponsor.)
 
Q. How much does it cost?
A. The cost for retreat sponsorships is just $2,000—which gets you a Vendor Showcase spot and recognition at all five Retreats*! The cost for Vendor Showcase is $100/site for the first representative. Additional representatives are $75 each.
 
Q. What is the Vendor Parade?
A. The vendor parade introduces each company to attendees and gives you 1-2 minutes to address the group and share your company’s products or services. This is a great opportunity to invite attendees back to your table to learn more.
 
Q. Is a door prize required?
A. No, we will not be facilitating a door-prize giveaway. Should you wish to have a giveaway, collect contact information and contact the winner on your own.
 
*Vendor Showcase spots are limited and sponsors must register to reserve their complimentary spots. 

MTA Conference & Expo

More than 1,000 township officials, employees, and board/commission members from across the state will gather at the year’s most important educational and networking event, MTA’s Annual Conference & Expo. 

Conference sponsorship opportunities (some sponsorship levels include a free Expo booth, attendee lists, attendance at the event, etc.) and Conference program advertising options are geared toward giving your company the most “bang for your buck.” Sponsorship opportunities are available in the fall each year. 

The two-day Expo is held during the Conference and gives you one-on-one access to township leaders in a short amount of time. Stay tuned for Expo registration information in January!

Mark your calendar for April 20-23, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township (near Traverse City).

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Questions? Email MTA or call (517) 321-6467.