We are headed back to the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township (near Traverse City) April 22-25, 2024!
Township officials and employees from all over the state are invited to MTA’s Conference & Expo! If local government is your market, the MTA Conference & Expo offers your company access to township officials from across the state! More than 6,500 township officials need both the education and connection offered at our Conference. And an important part of our Conference is you!
Ensure you are on the email list for Conference sponsorship opportunities and Expo registration information!
IMPORTANT: All expo registration and housing confirmations will come from MTA or our housing bureau, Grand Connection; any third-party emails or websites are fraudulent. Similarly, MTA does not use a third party to distribute attendee lists.
Grand Traverse Resort • Tennis Courts • April 23 & 24
Refer to your confirmation email for complete details.
Deadlines & Reminders
Housing opens: Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.
Program advertising contract and ad copy deadline: March 6
Company information and name badge form deadline: March 31
Utilities (electricity & internet) order deadline: April 3
Evening in the Expo Reception (details below) food order deadline: April 3
Additional furnishings from Art Craft Display order deadline: 5 p.m. on April 8, use event code 335692
2024 MTA Expo
Grand Traverse Resort • Tennis Courts • April 23 & 24
Looking for an opportunity to connect one-on-one with township decision-makers? The MTA Expo guarantees access to hundreds of potential customers in a short amount of time.
Booth package includes:
New this year!
MTA Evening in the Expo Reception Tuesday, April 23, 4-6 p.m.
Exhibitors, get ready to elevate your presence at the MTA Expo Reception! Want to leave a lasting impression on township officials and make your exhibit stand out? Here’s a game-changing idea: purchase appetizers (details in your confirmation materials) from the Grand Traverse Resort, hand out 10 drink tickets (included in your booth purchase) and become the toast of the town(ship)!
Schedule
Exhibitor Move-in:
Monday, April 22 1 to 4 p.m. AND Tuesday, April 23 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy a cup of coffee on MTA during early set-up hours.
Expo Open:
Tuesday, April 23 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. AND MTA Evening in the Expo Reception 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-out:
Wednesday, April 24 1 to 4 p.m.
Sponsors of the MTA Annual Educational Conference & Expo provide an invaluable service to Michigan township officials by supporting the educational and networking opportunities that help them become more effective and efficient leaders and board members.
Conference sponsorship is your opportunity to reach new and seasoned township officials and decision-makers. MTA revamped sponsorship opportunities and benefits to create one-stop shopping, heighten our sponsors’ visibility and outreach to Conference attendees, and add more value to your selected sponsorship. Some of the most valuable new sponsor benefits, at certain levels, include:
MTA recognizes Conference sponsors who help us meet the needs of township government and we work hard to ensure sponsors are acknowledged throughout the entire process of promoting and staging the Conference & Expo.
Professional Development Retreats & Vendor Showcase, Fall 2023 Save your spot today!
Regional Summits & Vendor Showcase Fall 2024
Limited vendor space is available at each location! Advanced registration is required.
Included:
Take your participation to the next level! Become a sponsor of Regional Summits or Professional Development Retreats and get heightened visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities while supporting townships across the state.
Sponsor benefits include:
Be the first to learn about vendor opportunities. Submit your company name and email below.
Questions? Email MTA or call (517) 321-6467.