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SUMMARY:2026 Connect Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Connect Marquette for the OUTSTANDING 2026 Connect Conference. As a professional development conference\, we’ll have a full day of conference activities running at Northern Michigan University on Friday\, September 25\, 2026! The Connect Conference is programmed as an event that is accessible for people of all backgrounds and levels of the workforce. Our topics are meant to be relatable to any professional\, whether you’re ready level\, and entrepreneur\, or executive management. \n \nWhen you purchase a ticket\, you’ll gain entry to our full day of activities\, refreshments and lunch\, as well as the opportunity to take home swag and win prizes! \nIn order to prep conference agendas and badges\, ticket sales end at 12am EST on Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026.  \nKey Connect Conference Highlights:\n\nConnect Conference: Friday\, September 25th from 8:30am – 4pm\nKeynote Speaker: Johnny D – The Motivational Cowboy\nOpening Speaker: Christopher Germain – Former LSCP CEO\nAgenda Also Includes: Breakout sessions\, panel\, and mini-pitch series\n\nSee the full agenda and speaker information on our official event page!
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/2026-connect-conference/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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SUMMARY:Connect & Grow Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Connect Marquette and Grow & Lead for the 2025 Connect & Grow Conference. We’ll have two full days of conference activities running at Northern Michigan University on October 16th and 17th\, plus some fun additional activities! Get tickets for either Day 1\, Day 2\, or both! Day 1 is the U.P. Nonprofit Conference focusing on development for nonprofits\, volunteers and their employees. Day 2 is the Connect Conference built around professional development and career growth. \nWith any ticket type\, you’ll also gain entry to the two additional events we have running during this year’s conference starting with our Pre-Conference team building activity & networking event on Wednesday\, October 15th! Then after Day 1 of the conference on Thursday\, October 16th\, join us at Ore Dock Brewing Company for a conference mixer! It’ll be an opportunity to meet other professionals from both days of the conference\, learn more about each of the organizations hosting the conference and a chance to enjoy some great beer and snacks. \nIn order to prep conference agendas and badges\, ticket sales end October 15th\, 2025.  \nKey Connect & Grow Conference Highlights:\n\nPre-Conference: Wednesday\, October 15th from 4-8pm\nDay 1: UP Nonprofit Conference – Thursday\, October 16th from 8:30am – 4pm\nConference Mixer: Thursday\, October 16th from 6-8pm\nDay 2: Connect Conference – Friday\, October 17th from 8:30am – 4pm\nGrow & Lead and Connect Members receive a discount on any ticket type\nStudent Tickets will be available\n\nSee the full agenda and speaker information on our official event page!
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/connect-grow-conference-2025/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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SUMMARY:2025 Pre-Conference Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Grow & Lead for a special Pre-Conference Event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the U.P. Nonprofit Conference. This event is free and open to the public and also included in any conference ticket! \nEnjoy a team building activity led by Nicole Fende as well as networking opportunities and heavy hors d’oeuvres. This Pre-Conference event will be at the Northern Center on Wednesday\, October 15th from 4:00 – 8:00pm! \nFor more details and a full agenda\, visit the official conference page – cgconference.org \nThis event is free\, but RSVP is required
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/2025-pre-conference-event/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grow & Lead":MAILTO:hmichelin@glcyd.org
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SUMMARY:UP Nonprofit & Connect Conference - Create\, Communicate\, Collaborate
DESCRIPTION:For 2024\, Connect Marquette and Grow and Lead are partnering to put on a two day conference! Day One\, Thursday\, October 3rd will be the annual UP Nonprofit Conference with Connect Marquette running their Connect Conference on Friday\, October 4th. Both days will focus on the overarching theme – Create\, Communicate\, Collaborate. Join us for just one day\, or get a discount on your tickets for both days! \nAs information is finalized\, you can find more information for both conferences on the official conference page. \nUP Nonprofit & Connect Conference Details:\n\nRun time for both events – 8:30am – 4pm\nLocation – Northern Center at Northern Michigan University\n\nConnect Marquette & Grow and Lead Members – you receive an extra discount on your tickets! Contact your organization to receive the coupon code to use at check out. 
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/up-nonprofit-connect-conference-create-communicate-collaborate/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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SUMMARY:2023 Connect Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 27th for our annual professional development  Connect Conference\, located at the Northern Michigan University Center Ballrooms. \n \nExperience a day filled with networking and a variety of topics all focusing around “Embracing Change and Transformation” you can utilize both in your personal and professional work. There will be breakout sessions\, activities\, a panel\, and a keynote you don’t want to miss! \nThe 2023 Keynote Speaker is Nancy Lyons of Clockwork. She’ll be sharing a presentation on “Embracing Change to Lead Innovation” \nRegistration\, networking and coffee will open at 8:00\, with the conference starting at 8:30am. Lunch will be provided and we expect to close around 4pm with an afterparty beginning at 4:30pm at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. \nWe look forward with Connecting with you on October 28th! \nRegister for the after party here. \nMore Connect Conference Info:\nFor a detailed tentative schedule\, speaker bios\, and information about sponsorships opportunities click HERE.
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/2023-connect-conference/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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SUMMARY:2022 Connect Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 28th for our annual professional development conference – Connect Conference\, located at the Northern Michigan University Center Ballrooms. \nExperience a day filled with networking and a variety of topics all focusing around “Resilience” you can utilize both in your personal and professional work. There will be breakout sessions\, interactive presentations\, and a keynote you don’t want to miss! \nThe 2022 Keynote Speaker is Robert Lion of Black River Performance Management. He’ll be sharing a presentation on “Work Should Fuel the Human Spirit\, Not Drain It!” \nRegistration\, networking and coffee will open at 8:15\, with the conference starting at 9am. Lunch will be provided and we expect to close around 4pm. \nWe look forward with Connecting with you on October 28th! \nMore Connect Conference Info:\nFor a detailed tentative schedule\, speaker bios\, and information about sponsorships opportunities click HERE.
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/2022-connect-conference/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:CM Conference
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SUMMARY:Conversation with the NMU Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Project Background:\nIn September 2021\, the NMU Foundation (NMUF) entered into a contract for the purchase and eventual sale of real estate with UP Health System – Marquette (UPHSM)\, a Duke LifePoint Hospital\, for the purpose of redeveloping the former hospital site on College Avenue in a manner that provides mutual benefit to Northern Michigan University\, the City of Marquette and residents of the shared communities. \nConcurrent with due diligence activities\, NMUF has been working with the City of Marquette\, Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the State of Michigan to facilitate a collaborative approach for public financing to prepare the site for redevelopment\, including demolition of the existing complex. \nOn March 11\, it issued a national Request for Qualifications (RFQ) as part of its efforts to secure a master developer to be NMUF’s principal majority partner in the project\, with requirements that the partner will create the type of development that represents long-term interests of NMU\, the City of Marquette\, surrounding neighborhoods and the broader region. The response period for the RFQ closed on April 8.  A special ad-hoc committee of the NMUF Board of Trustees will select a master developer through an established procurement process and set of evaluation criteria related to the project goals\, as laid out in the RFQ.  If NMUF is successful in negotiating a partnership with a master developer\, including the holding of an equity position\, it will seek to close on the agreement with UP Health System – Marquette by May 31. \nWhile much work remains to be done\, a core tenet of the process is engaging with the Marquette community on the future of the site.  On May 3\, NMUF is hosting two public information sessions to inform attendees on work that has been done to date\, what to expect from the upcoming process\, and to share input on this potential project.  It is also hosting smaller focus group-style conversations with NMU and community leaders and working professionals on May 4 and May 9\, respectively. \n“The Northern Michigan University Foundation continues to focus its efforts on facilitating an outcome that will benefit NMU and the entire Marquette community\,” said John List\, chair of the NMU Foundation Board of Trustees. “Through our partnership with the City of Marquette\, Marquette Redevelopment Authority\, UP Health System – Marquette and many others\, we have surpassed several critical milestones toward this outcome and continue to remain focused on aligning the resources and expertise to make this opportunity a reality. The NMU Foundation looks forward to an engaging conversation with community members about these efforts as well as receiving their insight for a successful path forward.” \nYou do not have to be a Connect Marquette member to participate. Questions? Please email dnyberg@nmu.edu.
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/conversation-with-the-nmu-foundation/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
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SUMMARY:LSCP Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 5\, 2022\, for our Annual LSCP Dinner. Attendees can expect a night of networking\, Distinguished Service Award presentations\, delicious food\, bucket drawings\, a silent auction\, a photo booth and more. \nConnect Marquette is giving members a chance to attend for free! Win a free ticket to the Lake Superior Community Partnership’s Annual Dinner. You’ll be in the running to join some of the Connect Marquette Board of Directors for a night of networking\, Distinguished Service Award presentations\, delicious food\, bucket drawings\, silent auctions\, a photo booth and more! \nClick here to Tickets for the LSCP Dinner Giveaway
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/lscp-dinner/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Adventure
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SUMMARY:2022 Resolve to Get Involved
DESCRIPTION:Attend 2022 Resolve to Get Involved\nGrow & Lead has partnered with Connect Marquette\, NMU SLFP and the United Way of Marquette County for an evening of networking aimed at engaging community members with the nonprofit sector.  Whether you’re looking for short-term volunteers or board members\, this event is for you! The evening offers a volunteer fair style set up\, with community members and students visiting booths to learn more about your needs. We will be using the Yoopers United platform to get skilled volunteers interested in boosting their resumes and impacting their community counted with your organization at the event. \nResolve to Get Involved Organization Sign Up\nResolve to Get Involved Attendee Sign Up
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/2022-resolve-to-get-involved/
LOCATION:NMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Adventure
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