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.
We're on Summer Break!
Our monthly meetings are on pause for the summer, but the conversation doesn’t have to stop! We encourage you to stay connected with the group through our Facebook page — feel free to post questions, share updates, or connect with fellow members there.
We hope you're enjoying a restful and productive summer, and we look forward to seeing you again in September!
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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