Michigan Chapter

News & Updates

The SGMP Michigan Chapter publishes a quarterly newsletter detailing upcoming events and opportunities for our chapter members. Articles for consideration in an upcoming Inside Buzz can be sent to [email protected].

The SGMP Michigan Chapter publishes a quarterly newsletter detailing upcoming events and opportunities for our chapter members. Check out the latest issues below.

Chapter Scholarships

Michigan Chapter scholarships are awarded for both the chapter's Annual Education Conference (all members in each category) and for the SGMP's National Education Conference (planners, suppliers, retirees, and educators/students) for chapter members whose organizations would not financially support the required expenses to attend.

Scholarships are reviewed and provided based on need, budgetary allowance and contributions to the chapter.

Annual Education Conference
The application for the the 2025 Annual Education Conference, to be held at Courtyard by Marriott at CMU in Mt. Pleasant, MI from March 12-14, 2025, is now available. The scholarships are available to any of our Chapter members whose organizations may not provide the necessary financial support to attend the conference. Our mission is to ensure that all members are able to take advantage of the enriching knowledge base the conference provides. The scholarship review process considers applicants’ financial needs, budgetary allowance, and contributions to the Chapter.

AEC 2025 Scholarship application - Deadline is January 31, 2025
AEC 2025 Scholarship eligibility and criteria

New this Year! Student Scholarship $150 (Supplier or Planner Sponsored)
Support the next generation of hospitality professionals by sponsoring a Student Scholarship! This opportunity is open to college students who are non-MiSGMP members, currently enrolled in a hospitality-related course, or actively pursuing a career in the industry.

Each scholarship will cover the full registration fee for the MiSGMP Annual Education Conference (AEC), offering recipients the chance to learn, network, and grow in their chosen field. While overnight accommodations are not included, recipients are encouraged to stay overnight to fully immerse themselves in the AEC experience and make the most of this unique opportunity.

Your sponsorship helps foster the development of future industry leaders—thank you for making a difference!

National Education Conference
The National Education Conference (NEC) is May 6-8, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. Your opportunity to apply for a NEC scholarship from your MiSGMP Chapter is available NOW! Apply before the February 14 deadline.

> MiSGMP NEC 2025 Scholarship application