The 14th annual Michigan Small Town & Rural Development Conference is April 15-17, 2019 at Crystal Mountain. We will begin Monday evening with a welcoming reception, continue all day on Tuesday and conclude on Wednesday at 12:00pm. The conference is geared toward those working in and on behalf of small or rural communities in Michigan and is hosted by the Michigan Rural Council.
View the Draft Agenda.
For lodging information please visit our dedicated reservation site for conference pricing. Please note the room block and special pricing is only available until April 1, 2019. To see rates and terms click here.
Registration includes dinner on Tuesday evening. You will be prompted to enter which entree you prefer: the chef has planned the following choices:
Beef: Grilled Bistro Steak – parmesan au gratin potatoes, roasted asparagus, wild mushroom demi
Fish: Fresh Corvina – Truffle buttercrumb, vintage cheddar & tasso course grits
Vegetarian: Beet Ravioli – goat cheese, wild mushrooms, almonds, basil, roasted garlic, wine sauce
Early registration closes on March 22; payment must be received or postmarked by March 26, if not you will be charged at the late rate.
Please note that no refunds will be granted within ten days of the start of the conference. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
Platinum Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Session Sponsors