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MiMfg Magazine
March 2018
Attend the 2018 Michigan Environmental
Compliance Conference
By James A. Ostrowski • Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
The Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality’s (DEQ)
premier compliance assistance
event is back for 2018! Join
businesses, municipalities and
environmental professionals at the
2018 Michigan Environmental
Compliance Conference (MECC)!
Novice or expert, this conference
will have something for everyone who
deals with environmental regulations.
Conference Highlights
• Concurrent Tracks
Multiple sessions (over 75 with
some repeated) will cover a
variety of technical and intro-
ductory regulatory topics,
including air quality, waste
management, remediation,
water quality, emergency
management, funding, “Basic
Training,” and more.
• DEQ Assistance Area
A separate area designated
for DEQ program staff to
assist attendees 1-on-1 with
questions or concerns.
• Networking
Enjoy several opportunities
to network with industry,
environmental professionals,
and exhibitors.
• The Michigan Guide to
Environmental, Health
and Safety Regulations
All conference attendees
will receive the 10th edition
of this essential guidebook.
Registration is set to open in
March. You can be the first to
know when registration opens
by going to the event website
(www.michigan.gov/deqevents)
and adding your e-mail to the
event notification list.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Available!
Registration to exhibit at the
MECC is now open! Showcase your
company to hundreds of Michigan
businesses, municipalities and
environmental professionals; receive
dedicated time on the Conference
agenda; have your website and logo
placed on the MECC website and
attend educational sessions. A limited
number of booths will be available
so register soon to secure your space
www.michigan.gov/deqevents.
Upgrade Your Reach!
If your business is looking for greater
engagement with the manufacturing
industry, now is the time to upgrade
your membership and your reach.
Premium Associate members have
exclusive opportunities to share their
expertise, connect with members
and engage in MMA programs.
mimfg.org
“Networking time is built into every
MMA event and the registration lists
we receive (exclusive for Premium
Associates) are invaluable for
continuing conversations long after
we’ve all gone home. MMA’s
Premium Associate membership
helps us serve our clients better —
definitely a worthwhile investment!”
Steve Carey, Guy Hurley
Insurance & Surety Services
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James A. Ostrowski works in
the DEQ Office of Public Affairs
and Outreach. He may be
reached at 517-284-6870 or
[email protected].