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Overview
Advanced Institute is designed to provide members with credentials like the MiCPT and the CPFA an opportunity to further investigate topics in order to challenge themselves and advance their understanding of public treasury. Topics are often advanced and will include both on-the-job skills as well as a deeper look at developing interpersonal, leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful treasury office. There is always a heavy emphasis on peer learning and networking to ensure attendees develop professional resources. Download a printable pdf of the info sheet above by clicking on the image. Register for Advanced Institute. 

Schedule
2023 Advanced Institute will be Monday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 24 at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant. Sessions start Monday morning and conclude Wednesday at noon - click here for a schedule (subject to change). We will celebrate our Past Presidents during dinner on Monday evening; attendees are 'on their own' for dinner on Tuesday and lunch on Wednesday. 

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  • Opening Keynote “Basically Incredible” - Matt Booth
  • ALICE Training/Active Shooter - Greg Thompson & Ray Marino, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department
  • HR Hot Topics (how to work with union employees, remote workers, leading coworkers) - Stacy Belisle, McGraw Morris PC
  • Legislative Update - Judy Allen, MTA & Jennifer Rigterink, MML
  • How Inflation Affects Treasurer Responsibilities (Investing, Bonding, Projects, Supply Chain) - Joe Snyder, City of Rochester Hills
  • 7-Point Cybersecurity Checklist - Alex Brown, Plante Moran
  • State of Michigan Panel (Economic Update, Veteran’s Tax Exemption, SIGMA Payments) - Rachel Eubanks, State of Michigan, David Buick, State of Michigan, Kristin Angel, Michigan CLASS
  • Leadership vs. Management - Jessi Zielinski-Veldhouse, All One Health
  • BS&A Advanced Report Writing - Brad Russman, BS&A
  • Closing Keynote "Staying Positive in a Negative World" - Matt Booth

Keynote Speaker Matt Booth 
Keynote speaker Matt Booth will open Advanced Institute by sharing with attendees how we can all become Basically Incredible. Attitude, communication, taking care of ourselves, having a plan, and having a source of power are basic things that done consistently, lead to incredible things. Basic doesn’t mean easy, but it does mean worthwhile and effective. Are you ready to live a basically incredible life?

Matt will return to present the closing keynote presentation of the conference, "Staying Positive in a Negative World." In the current environment, your attitude - and the attitude of those around you - needs to be positive as often as possible. You'll learn and take home tools to navigate negativity, manage energy, understand engagement, plan your direction, and believe in your source of power. This unique and timely session will help you recognize the importance of a positive attitude and provide proven strategies to help improve the attitude within your organization.

Keynote speaker Matt Booth isn’t another talking head with a boring PowerPoint. He makes sure everyone participates in an interactive experience that engages, educates, entertains, and inspires attendees to act! Matt’s humor, quick wit, and ability to connect with people creates meaningful attitude changes. Matt has enjoyed sharing his message throughout the United States and with international audiences around the world.

Matt grew up on a farm in Southwest Wisconsin; he currently lives in Dubuque, Iowa on the banks of a small creek with his lovely wife Joie and their sons Carter and Graham. Matt enjoys hiking with his family, fishing with his boys and taking his wife out for dinner. Matt received his undergrad at University of Wisconsin and then graduated with his Master’s Degree in Communication from University of Dubuque. Most recently Matt was awarded the highly esteemed CSP, Certified Speaking Professional. The CSP designation is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) only on those speakers who have earned it by meeting strict qualifying criteria.

Attendance
All attendees are responsible for tracking which sessions they attend; a point tally sheet will be provided to assist you. We do not anticipate offering the 2023 Advanced Institute online; attendance will be in-person and sessions will not be recorded.

Location and Lodging
Advanced Institute will be held at the Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center for 2023. Contact the hotel directly at 989-772-4000 to make your reservations. You can also make reservations online using this link. Make sure to ask for the MMTA group rate, which starts at $96/night plus applicable taxes (rooms go up to $120/night, make your reservations early to get your room preference). There are also a few rooms available at the Fairfield Inn which is right next to the Comfort Inn & Suites; the MMTA group rate is also $96/night there. Make your reservations by May 6 to guarantee the group rate. Staying at the Comfort Inn is incredibly convenient - the conference center is connected to the hotel so you don't have to go outside to get to sessions, meals, or activities. There is also a Bennigan's restaurant connected to the hotel. We do not anticipate offering the 2023 Basic Institute online; attendance will be in-person.

Cost 
The Advanced Institute registration fee is $379. This includes all sessions, materials, and most meals (attendees are on their own for dinner on Tuesday and lunch on Wednesday, since training concludes prior to lunch). Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Scholarships are available for the registration fee - more information and requirements are online here.