Tobacco Free Michigan's Annual Conference 

July 22 Okemos, MI

9am - 4pm

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The 2026 annual conference was a great opportunity to meet other TFM members and learn about what is happening around the state and around the country regarding tobacco and nicotine trends.  The 2026 conference will be the largest yet with the addition of a 5th speaker!

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Speakers

Rewriting the Playbook: Drug policy, use, trends. Why legal and medicine should work together.: Attorney Erin Lane and Dr. Colleen Lane will discuss how public policy and medical practices work together and conflict in dealing with substance abuse.

 

Local efforts to remove tobacco availability: Jeff Griffith and others that helped shut down some illegal tobacco shops in Detroit will share their experiences getting the City of Detroit to shut down tobacco shops selling to minors.

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Community Outreach to LGTBQ: Presenters from the Ruth Ellis Center and Affirmations will share there experiences reaching out to the LGTBQ communities with new programs

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Policy updates: As always we will go over the latest public policy news including what the new (hopefully completed by than) state budget will mean for prevention and cessation around Michigan as well as updates about the cigar bar proposal at DTW and efforts to get tobacco retailers licensed.

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Michigan Tobacco Quitlink-a Glimpse into the Future: Katie Carradine from National Jewish Health will review past and current service metrics as a touchpoint that will guide future enhancements for Michigan residents. Be the first to learn about new services coming to Michigan in the summer and fall.

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Details

The Building Stronger Communities Conference will be July 16th at the Okemos Event Center situated off I-96, exit 110, between Grand Rapids and Detroit. 

2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864

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The Agenda

8 am- Registration, Light Breakfast, Networking

9:30 – Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:00- Session 1

11:00- Session 2

12:00- Lunch (provided)

1:00- Session 3

2:00- Session 4

3:00- Session 5

4:00- Closing Remarks

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Vendors
Vendor booths will be available throughout the conference.  Contact Paul at tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org for information on rates and benefits.

Accommodations for Disability

If you need accommodations to attend this training, please email your request to tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org ten business days before the event.

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Contact

If you have any issues with the way in which this conference was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation or you may contact TFM at 517-974-1951 or via e-mail at tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org

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​​​Thank you!

The 2026 Tobacco Free Michigan Annual Conference is brought to you with the help of our sponsors.