More Resilient Michigan

October 29, 2025 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Registration Deadline: October 26, 2025 - 11:59PM

MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910


Contact: For more information, contact Betsy Braid at braidbet@msu.edu.

As Michigan and the nation face critical economic challenges, resilience and adaptability are increasingly critical to navigating issues like high inflation, anemic economic growth, affordable housing shortages, an uncertain federal government trajectory, depreciating public infrastructure, and local government skilled worker shortages. Join MSU experts and state and local leaders to discuss current research on the issues facing Michigan and how it can help communities prepare for the turbulent waters ahead.

The workshop includes lunch, refreshments throughout the afternoon, and a light reception.

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While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.

Tentative Agenda - subject to change

12 p.m. (Noon) Lunch and Plenary Session
Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast
Dr. Steven Miller
1 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals
Mr. Tyler Augst

Inflation Perceptions in Michigan
Ms. Ye-Rim Lee and Dr. Mark Skidmore

Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan
Mr. Robert Schneider
1:50 p.m.  Breakout Sessions
AI and Infrastructure
Dr. Haris Alibasic

Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties
Dr. Mark Skidmore and Dr. Michael Hicks

Building Trust in Local Institutions: Lessons from County Canvassing Boards
Dr. Cory Smidt
2:40 p.m.  Plenary Session
Water Infrastructure finance in Michigan Cities
Dr. Erika Rosebrook

State banks and Public Infrastructure Investment
Dr. Richard Werner
4 p.m.  Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Connecting Community Leaders and Campus
Mr. Eric Walcott
4:30 p.m.  Reception 

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