An organizational and informational event to most effectively
communicate to Michigan's legislators, governor and voting public why
the film incentive program should be preserved. Streamed video will
be shown from Livonia, with local questions being submitted.

WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 7:00PM (30 minutes prior to Livonia
start time)

WHERE: Grand Valley State University - Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI
Hager Auditorium, Room 119

Seating for 150, after that standing room only

Featured speakers in Grand Rapids:
Rick Hert, Film Commissioner, West Michigan Film Office
Joe Voss, Entertainment Attorney, Clark Hill PLC
Deb Havens, President, West Michigan Film Video Alliance
Heidi Schmitt, Sales Manager, Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Jax Baker, Producer, and Assistant Production Coordinator

Featured speakers in Livonia:
Mitch Albom, Free Press Columnist
Mike Binder, filmmaker and Michigan native
Andy Meisner, Oakland County Treasurer, and former State Rep.
Philippe Martinez, Maxsar Studios CEO
Emery King and Jim Burnstein, Chair and Vice-Chair, MFO Advisory
Council
Ken Droz, Consultant and former MFO Communications Mgr.

Open to the press and general public.
Direct press queries to Jax Baker - 616.633.9683 -
returnothejax@gmail.com

Updates regarding this event or speakers will be posted to our
facebook invite at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183634291678365