the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) The annual conference and trade show was back at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan for 2022. Held January 19-20, the event featured a series of educational sessions focused on a range of topics, including safety, legislation and legal issues and updates from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
Seth Mattison, Founder and CEO of FutureSight Labs, was the keynote speaker, addressing labor shortages and the challenge of attracting and retaining employees. Mattison is an internationally renowned speaker whose talks focus on leadership, talent management, change and innovation, and the future of work.
During the lunch hour on both days, attendees had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Michigan’s leading equipment, product and service providers during the trade show portion of the event with Guy Hurley Insurance and Surety Services sponsoring a lunch on the road.
Alta Equipment Company sponsored the conference president’s dinner. Additional networking and social activities were available for attendees and exhibitors at a cocktail party sponsored by AIS and CRC on the first night of the show. An industry reception was held on the second evening, sponsored by michigan catwith a reception offered by Alta Equipment Company.
About MITA
As Michigan’s construction trade association comprised of more than 500 Michigan companies, MITA represents the state’s construction industry, including roads and bridges, sewer and water, utility utilities, railways, excavation and specialized construction.
For more information, visit thinkmita.org. CEG
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