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1 MICHIGAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: michigan chemistry council annual conference OCT radisson hotel lansing, mi

2 The Michigan Chemistry Council Annual Conference is the largest gathering of professionals from Michigan s chemical industry. For this year s event, the MCC will celebrate 50 years of serving the business of chemistry in Michigan, and attendance is expected to be our largest ever. This full-day conference will feature fantastic keynote speakers, as well as breakout sessions for both technical and general audiences. There will also be ample networking time with exhibitors and peers. Finally, the conference will conclude with a reception for attendees, MDEQ staff, legislators, and other invited guests. Who Should Attend? This conference will provide value to a range of professionals, including but not limited to: plant or operations managers, EHS or regulatory managers, public or government relations managers, and technical or sales managers. Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for the technical sessions. Registration Options We encourage companies to consider sponsorship and/or exhibitor options, most of which include a number of individual registrations. Additional attendees are $50 each and individual registration for those whose companies are not sponsoring or exhibiting begins at $150 (early bird before September 22nd). KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Debbie Mielewski Senior Technical Leader Of Materials Sustainability, Ford Motor Company Rick Snyder Michigan Governor KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Cal Dooley President and CEO, American Chemistry Council Heidi Grether Director, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Time Event/Topic Presenter 7:30 to 8:00 Exhibitor Set-up 8:00 to 9:00 Attendee Registration and Breakfast Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 Welcome & MCC Update John Dulmes MCC Executive Director 9:15 Keynote Chemistry and Automotive Sustainability Debbie Mielewski Senior Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability, Ford Motor Company 10:15 Keynote Rick Snyder Michigan Governor 11:00 to 11:15 Networking Break 11:15 to 12:15 Keynote Celebrating the Business of Chemistry and Meeting Future Challenges 12:15 to 1:15 Lunch and Networking with Exhibitors 1:15 to 3:15 Breakout Sessions* 3:15 to 3:45 Networking Break 3:30 to 3:45 MCC Annual Membership Meeting (Open to All Members and Guests) 3:45 to 5:00 Keynote MDEQ Update and Q&A 5:00 to 6:00 Reception for Conference Attendees, MDEQ Staff, Legislators, and Invited Guests *See Breakout Sessions detail on next page Cal Dooley President and CEO, American Chemistry Council Greg Pflum Vice President BASF and MCC Board President Heidi Grether Director, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality MDEQ Division Leadership

4 TECHNICAL SESSIONS* Time Topic Presenter(s) 1:15 to 1:50 Tracking Michigan Air Toxics Program Applicability Using MON Operating Scenarios 1:50 to 2:25 PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Issues for Michigan 2:25 to 3:15 Panel Michigan Vapor Intrusion Issues and Implications for Industry Steve Zervas David Dempsey Trinity Consultants John Cuthbertson Dorin Bogdan AECOM Tom Kinney Associate and Senior Hydrogeologist, GHD Dan Greene Senior Hydrogeologist, Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber, Inc. Charlie Denton Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP Matthew Williams Vapor Intrusion Specialist, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality *Continuing Education Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for the technical sessions. 2 credit hours will be given for the following certifications: Professional Engineer (PE); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP); and Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP). CHEMISTRY - COMMUNITY RELATIONS SESSIONS Time Topic Presenter(s) 1:15 to 3:15 The sessions will focus on how Michigan s chemistry companies can maintain and improve their reputation in their local communities. Participants will learn from expert presenters and best practice case studies shared by peers on ways to build valuable outreach programs and to foster strong local relationships. These sessions are aimed at developing proactive and ongoing efforts rather than simply responding to crises. These sessions will include both public relations professionals, as well as representatives from MCC member companies (TBA).

5 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Company: Contact Person: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Please note any special dietary or physical need requests: Additional Attendee(s) Sponsor and exhibitor options are also available, many of which include a number of individual registrations. Early Bird Registration (before September 22, 2017) Number of Individual registrations, including conference, breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and reception... $150/ea Registration (after September 22, 2017) Number of Individual registrations, including conference, breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and reception... $175/ea Total Amount Due (number of registrants x registration fee): $ PAYMENT METHOD: (Make all checks payable to Michigan Chemistry Council) Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Check enclosed: $ Card Number: Expiration Date: CVV: Card Holder (name printed on card): Billing Zip Code: Signature: Mail to: Michigan Chemistry Council 326 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI Phone: (517) Fax: (517) info@michiganchemistry.com Hotel Information Individual attendees will make reservations for the event directly with Radisson reservations at Reservations may also be made by going to the web address Please use the Promotional Code: MICHEM to receive your discounted group rate of $ per night.