GRC Morning Mingle: Tales from the Capitol

You know Lansing is Michigan’s capital. But do you really know what happens inside those government buildings? What it’s like to lead a state department? How decisions actually get made when the headlines fade?

Join us for a morning of stories you won’t find in press releases. We’ve gathered former state department heads and capitol insiders to pull back the curtain on what it really means to work at the center of Michigan politics and policy. Think lessons learned, unexpected challenges, and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight that only comes from years at the intersection of policy and people.

This isn’t a policy briefing or a civics lecture. It’s a conversation with people who’ve been in the room where it happens, ready to share what they wish they’d known going in — and what surprised them along the way.

Panelists:

• Rudy Hobbs, Partner, Michigan Legislative Consultants
• Chris Harkins, Associate VP, Capital Planning and Strategic Initiatives, MSU
• Michelle Lange, Government Policy Advisor, Dykema

The Details:

• Dykema (201 Townsend St. #900, Lansing, MI)
• 9-10:30am
• Coffee provided
• Free to attend

Whether you work in government, aspire to, or just want to understand how Lansing really works — connect with people who know our Capitol from the inside out.