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The safety of those attending the Michigan Energy Providers Conference is our top priority.  Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 safety protocols, and your responsibility.

Michigan Electric and Natural Gas Industry Stakeholders including: utilities, legislators, agency representatives, and interest groups.

Suzy Westmoreland
suzy@megautilities .org

Candace Gonzales
candace.gonzales@cmsenergy.com
517-719-7282

Topics and Speakers will be announced as they become confirmed.  A topical agenda will be posted on the Agenda page by June 1, 2021.  Some of the topics we will explore this year are:

• Pandemic Challenges / Positive Outcomes
• The Perfect Storm – Could Michigan Weather it Better than Texas?
• Electrifying Everything
• Resilient Power: Storage
• Climate Action / Our Energy Future

Materials will be posted on the website by August 13, 2021.

There is no specific dress code for MEPC.  Most attendees dress business casual. Guest attire at the Grand Hotel is casual resort wear throughout the day. After 6:30 p.m. on the Parlor level, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie and ladies 13 years and older are required to wear dresses or dress pants.

Prior to June 29, 2021
General Attendance $395
State Governmental $150
Other Governmental $195
Spouse/Guest $150
Children Ages 5-17 $50
After June 29, 2021
General Attendance $495
State Governmental $200
Other Governmental $295
Spouse/Guest $170
Children Ages 5-17 $60

• Ferry ticket through Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace with baggage handling between the ferry and Grand Hotel.
• Thursday buffet luncheon (for those who checked in on Wednesday)
• Thursday evening reception
• Friday morning breakfast

Register for the conference using this link.  You will need to book your hotel room separately using the link provided on our Location page.

You can register your spouse, guest or child through the registration portal.

There is no deadline to register for the conference. Please note that there is limited space available in 2021 and the registration fee increases after June 29, 2021

MEPC prefers to be contacted via email or phone by July 14, 2021.  Due to COVID-19, cancellations will be accepted through July 28, 2021, and a full refund will be issued.

You can register your child for the program through the registration portal.

Unfortunately registration for the Children’s Program needs to be done by July 8, 2021.

MEPC 2022 July 27-29 Bellaire, MI (Shanty Creek Resort)
MEPC 2023 July 26-28 TBD

Registering for the conference is separate from booking your room.
Select BOOK NOW on the Location page of the MEPC website. We have a room block and it expires on June 27, 2021. It is highly recommended that you make your room reservation as soon as possible.
*The Grand Hotel requires payment for the first two evenings as a deposit on a credit card. Your credit card will be charged within 24 hours for the deposit amount.  If you only stay one evening payment in full is required.

You are welcome to arrive as early as you wish, however the hotel cannot guarantee that your accommodations will be available for occupancy before 4:00 p.m. Check out time is at 11:00 a.m.

Your reservation deposit will be refunded, less a $45 processing fee, with notice of cancelation at least 10 days prior to your scheduled arrival. Reservations cancelled less than 10 days prior will forfeit the room deposit.

Thursday Buffet Lunch in the Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room (For individuals who checked in on Wednesday)
Casual attire
Thursday Reception on the West Front Porch (appetizers and cocktails only)
(Required Attire: Gentlemen are to wear a jacket and tie and ladies 13 years and older are required to wear a dress or dress pants)
A pre-registered Children’s Program link will be provided during the reception for ages 5-12.
The Children’s Program includes dinner in addition to the noted activities.
Friday Buffet Breakfast in the Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room
Casual attire

Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry ticket offices (Mackinaw City and St. Ignace) will have a list of all conference registrants. You can simply provide them with your name and you will be given a passenger ticket. Extras are not included IE: Bicycles, child bike trailers. There is no charge for Strollers.

Mackinaw City:  All options are self-parking
Day Parking:  FREE
Standard Parking:  $10/night (off-site)
Premium Parking:  $30/night on-site at the dock (automatic gates for entry/exit)
(For off-site lots Shepler’s offers free ground transportation to bring you to and from the ferry dock).
St. Ignace:  All options are self parking.
Day Parking:  FREE
Standard Parking:  $10/night (on-site at the dock)

If for some reason Shepler’s does not have your name they were advised to provide you with a passenger ticket and they will notify our registration staff.

You are welcome to bring your bicycle however; conference registration only covers the cost of a passenger ticket. Shepler’s rate per bicycle or child bike trailer is $11.

In the registration portal click on Register Now and select Sponsor, then select your sponsorship level and complete the form.  If you have any questions contact Suzy Westmoreland, MEGA Suzy@megautilities.org.
Sponsorship deadline is July 16, 2021.

The program agenda is as follows:
• 5:45pm-6:00pm Drop off Children at Cottage Restaurant, Parlor Level
• 6:00pm-6:20pm Buffet Dinner in the Cottage Restaurant
• 6:20pm-7:30pm TBD (ages 5-12 years)
• 7:30pm-7:45pm Pick-up Children at Cottage Restaurant, Parlor Level
If your child has special needs please contact Suzy Westmoreland @ (517) 204-7548.

Babysitters are available through the Housekeeping Department of the Grand Hotel. Please contact the Grand Hotel Concierge desk for details 1-800-334-7263.