Michigan Festivals and Events Association presents:
October Event Listings
LANSING, Mich.— The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA), and the Michigan State University rugby team are pleased to announce the return of the Battle for the Mitten Rugby Invitational on September 27, 2019 at Cooley Law School Stadium in downtown Lansing.
Building upon the success of last year’s inaugural event, the tournament is now expanded to include Midwest rugby powerhouses Indiana University and Ohio State University. The Buckeyes and the Hoosiers will lock horns at 5 p.m. and then, heated in-state rivals MSU and Michigan will take the field for the premier match-up at 7 p.m.
- Pure Michigan promotes fall travel to national audience for first time
- Ad campaign reminds us that fall is a perfect time to explore Michigan’s hidden gems
LANSING, Mich. – Summer may be coming to an end, but it doesn’t mean Michigan travel adventures have to. This fall, Pure Michigan will promote fall travel to both national and regional audiences to remind travelers to connect with all the beauty and adventure that await in Pure Michigan during the fall season.
The Michigan Festival & Events Association Nominations Committee is still accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. However, you only have until Saturday! Please send all recommendations to our Nominations Committee. They are requesting you to give serious consideration to serving.
News from Amy Clickner and Lake Superior Community Partnership:
At the LSCP, we do approximately 500 business visits per year to make sure we understand the challenges and opportunities they are facing. The number one challenge we continue to hear, is the difficulty finding and retaining talent.
A destination known around the world and a historical place of great significance, Mackinac Island is a shining beacon for tourism and one of a kind experiences. Tim Hygh knows the importance of the place he represents as the Executive Director of Mackinac Island Tourism. He shares his insight in leading an organization that is charged with keeping up on current tourism trends and promoting a place that is proudly trapped in history dating back a couple of hundred of years.
News from Amy Clickner and Lake Superior Community Partnership:
As you know, the Lake Superior Community Partnership works in economic development. But what folks often don’t realize is that tourism is an important component of economic development and contributes to the success of our region.
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