What is Meetings in the 517?

This complimentary meeting is an excellent resource for learning and networking with like-minded association meeting planners who experience similar successes and challenges when planning meetings and events. It’s an opportunity to borrow brilliance and share best practices with one another in a safe space.
“Choose Lansing has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.”
Traditionally, we meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except for a few outliers) and rotate between breakfast, lunch and happy hour. Meals are provided by Choose Lansing® and locations will vary each month.
Upcoming Meetings
May 19, 2026
Topic: Networking & Duckpin Bowling
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Duckpin, 3224 E. Michigan Ave, Suite G, Lansing, MI 48912
Snap It. Print It. Eat It. 🍪
Indulge in the sweetest photo experience ever! Coco's Cookie Photobooth captures your special moments and prints them directly onto a delicious, custom sugar cookie using edible ink. Each cookie is beautifully packaged in a gift box, making it the perfect guest favor for your next event or brand activation. Don’t just take our word for it—you’ll get to see (and taste!) the magic for yourself at the event.
August 18, 2026
Topic: Summer Picnic
Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m.
Location: TBD
Have Questions?
Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA Director of Sales, State Accounts
Stephanie works with state associations and government markets. Learn More About Stephanie
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