2025 Statewide Conference: Join us in Lapeer!
Thursday, May 29 - Friday, May 30
Join other like-minded communities at the 2025 CEC Conference. This is a one-of-a-kind conference designed to share ideas, learn about helpful resources, and empower each other to support local entrepreneurs and a community’s entrepreneurial thinking.
A signature element unique to CEC is that all breakout session are embedded within community buildings and storefronts in downtown Lapeer. By design, attendees will fully experience downtown Lapeer and have plenty of time to network, walk, and patronize local businesses between sessions. Participants will also learn best practices from state and local entrepreneurial professionals.
The registration fee includes lunch, a Thursday evening networking event, breakfast, two local entrepreneur keynotes, and numerous breakout sessions to choose from. Each attendee will be able to attend five sessions. Registrants must reserve and pay for their own accommodations.
Cost:
- Early registration: $125 (through March 31)
- Normal registration: $150 (ends May 26)
- At-the-door registration: $175
Cancellations received after May 15 will incur a $35 cancellation fee for all registrations.
Register Here
Conference Flyer With Session Titles
Click below to review titles of the breakout sessions and more. Descriptions of sessions will be added to this website soon.
Read about this award winning conference in the Journal of Extension
"Unique Conference Design Showcases Small Towns, Highlights Entrepreneurs, and Strengthens Capacity"
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