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Choose Lansing, MI for Your Next Meeting or Convention

The location of your next major event impacts everything from essential amenities to the memorable experiences attendees seek. Greater Lansing, Michigan offers an ideal setting and Choose Lansing^® provides exceptional event planning support to ensure your success.

From navigating the Lansing venue selection process and creating custom event websites to managing parking logistics and curating engaging off-site activities, the Choose Lansing^® team handles every detail.

Make your next conference or meeting a resounding success in Lansing, Michigan. Contact us today to learn how we can help bring your vision to life.

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Resounding Resources

As home to State Government and MSU, we provide access to guest speakers and industry experts.

Choose Lansing Annual Meeting at the Breslin Center

Versatile Options

Diverse and memorable meeting facilities will make the difference for your next event.

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More Bang For Your Buck

Greater Lansing offers affordable venues, attractions, dining and nightlife for all budgets.

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Home Away from Home

Our 500+ CTAs and friendly Midwestern hospitality makes our visitors feel right at home.

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Central Location

Greater Lansing is 90 minutes away from 90% of the state's population, making it easily accessible.

Meet the Team

David Buckenberger

David Buckenberger, CDME, CMP, CTA Senior VP of Business Development

Email

dbuckenberger@lansing.org

Phone

Dave works with all groups that come to Lansing.
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Stephanie Wohlfert

Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, State Accounts

Email

swohlfert@lansing.org

Phone

Stephanie works with state associations and government markets.
Learn More About Stephanie

Elaine Unger

Elaine Unger, CTA Sales Manager of the Lansing Center

Email

eunger@lansing.org

Phone

Learn more about Elaine

Jenn Morden

Jenn Morden, CTA, CMP Convention Services & Events Manager

Email

jmorden@lansing.org

Phone

Learn more about Jenn

Abby Feltzer

Abby Feltzer, CTA Sales & Services Coordinator

Email

afeltzer@lansing.org

Phone

Learn more about Abby.

Kristy Doak

Kristy Doak, CMP, CTA Director of Sales for the Lansing Center

Email

kdoak@lansing.org

Phone

Kristy works with all market segments that utilize the Lansing Center for their meeting space.
Learn More About Kristy

Ariel Backus

Ariel Backus, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, National Accounts

Email

abackus@lansing.org

Phone

Ariel works with national/regional associations, Michigan State University, and corporate markets. Learn More About Ariel

Brandie Putnam

Brandie Putnam, CMP, CTA Senior Convention Services Manager

Email

bputnam@lansing.org

Phone

Brandie works with different market segments, including some of the biggest convention events in the community. Learn More About Brandie

Dani Johnson

Dani Johnson, CTA Sales Manager

Email

djohnson@lansing.org

Phone

Learn More About Dani

Jessica Wilk

Jessica Wilk, CTA Sales Manager

Email

jwilk@lansing.org

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Learn more about Jessica

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