MSAE's Taylor Benavente interviews three individuals with different yet each vital perspectives on the upcoming Legislative & Public Police Conference for 2019.

Hear two segments each with Stephen Pontoni, Dave Waymire, and Scott Ellis regarding the Tuesday February 12th event which this year coincides with Michigan Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address.

Held annually in February, the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ Legislative and Public Policy Conference is recognized as Lansing’s first major legislative event of the year. This well respected event features new leadership visions, policy issues, pundit commentaries and candidate debates and serves as the premiere legislative conference dedicated to the association community.

The afternoon of programming is followed by one of the best attended Legislative Receptions including guests from the Michigan House and Senate, Supreme Court, Governor's office and various state departments.

In this segment: The Michigan association community exists and seeks to work in meaningful collaboration with organizations across the spectrum of institutional positions. Often, these groups in vastly different industry sectors and priorities find themselves working together in meaningful advocacy with expectations of bipartisanship.

A large part of the Whitmer Administration’s early messaging has been the claim that they will more strongly pursue cooperative, bipartisan efforts than previous administrations. Regular meetings of the Quadrant Leaders, reintroduced by Governor Whitmer, are encouraging citizens that they might be able to actually believe the hype.

Scott Ellis returns on Association Impact to discuss the opportunity the 100th Michigan Legislature has to set the state apart as a national leader in successful, respectful bipartisan lawmaking.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival, Tricia Olach – Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties, and Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Segment 1

Dianna Stampfler – Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival and host Sue Bila share information of the up-coming Winter Beer Festival at Comstock Park and some history of the MBG festivals beginnings and the partnership of Michigan Brewers Guild and Michigan Festivals & Events Association over the years.

Segment 2

Dianna shares interesting notes of the many beers to be featured at the Winter Beer Festival as well as appreciation to the crafters and Grand Rapids partners. Over 1200 craft beers will be represented and opened for tastings!!

Segment 3

Tricia Olach, Director of Sales of Boyne Mountain Resort & Properties invites families and guests to enjoy unique dining experiences and the many events happening this winter at the Boyne properties. She also shares the excitement of “zip-lining” and skiing at Boyne for lots of winter fun!!

Segment 4

Sue welcomes Alison Watson, Director – Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. As the new director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs as Alison speaks about the purpose of MCACA and the work they do.

Segment 5

Alison and Sue share the success of MCACA and MFEA projects – including the MichiganFun.com magazine and how arts, culture and creativity is woven so intimately into our lives.

Segment 6

Alison speaks of the “Creating Connections” program and the five-part series on Michigan Public Radio…capturing the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in our lives and communities.

Host Michael McCallum introduces award-winning documentary filmmaker, LCC alum and long time friend, Rudy Valdez. These five segments discuss his award-winning documentary, 'The Sentence'.

Host Michael McCallum introduces award-winning documentary filmmaker, LCC alum and long time friend, Rudy Valdez. These five segments discuss his award-winning documentary, 'The Sentence'.

Host Michael McCallum introduces award-winning documentary filmmaker, LCC alum and long time friend, Rudy Valdez. These five segments discuss his award-winning documentary, 'The Sentence'.