The Northern Michigan Policy Conference is a regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of 20 chambers and economic development organizations and over 7,000 member businesses from across northern Michigan. The partnership exists to advocate for rural northern Michigan and move forward rural-centric business policy.
Now in its eighth year as a policy conference after serving as the Alliance’s annual agenda-setting meeting for years, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference is designed to leverage diverse strategies to enhance the northern Michigan region’s standing as a world-class place for business, residents, visitors, and students of all ages..
Wrap up Northern Michigan Policy Conference Week at the Northern Michigan Business Gala on Friday, February 5, 2027, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (16th and 17th floors of the Tower). Join business and community leaders from across the region for an elegant evening with complimentary valet parking, beer and wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Black tie optional.
