Annual MDA Summer Workshop 2026
Organized by Michigan Downtown Association
The Michigan Downtown Association's Summer Workshop, themed 'Keeping the Magic of Strong Michigan Downtowns Alive,' will be held in downtown South Haven.
- Dates
- Jun 3-4, 2026
- Location
- South Haven, MI
- Deadline
- May 27, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The Michigan Downtown Association's Summer Workshop, themed 'Keeping the Magic of Strong Michigan Downtowns Alive,' will be held in downtown South Haven. This two-day event explores how dynamic downtown spaces foster inspiration and economic vitality, serving as powerful engines for sustainable growth and development. The event commences on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with a walking tour of downtown South Haven, guided by the Downtown Development Authority, followed by a networking event with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. The main workshop sessions on Thursday, June 4, at the Michigan Maritime Museum, will cover topics such as: Connecting Downtown to Natural Resources, Public Spaces, Understanding Retail Shifts, Using Design to Create Safe & Desirable Streets, and The Magic of Downtowns.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship for workshops, including the Summer Workshop, costs $300. Benefits include: a 6-8 foot table space with premium accessibility to attendees, a one-minute introduction to attendees, logo recognition on the MDA website's homepage for three months, logo printed on event brochures (400+ copies), logo on high-visibility signage at the event, logo in printed event registration packets, social media mentions on MDA Facebook and Instagram pages, verbal mention and thank you at the opening, before lunch, and close of the event, lunch and continental breakfast at the event, a list of event attendees, one paid workshop registration, and the option to include a promotional item in attendee welcome bags. Custom membership packages and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact the MDA at 248-838-9711 or director@michigandowntowns.com for inquiries.
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