Tobacco Free Michigan's Annual Conference 

July 16 Okemos, MI

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The 2025 annual conference  is 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.

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Speakers
 

The 2025 Annual Conference included four presentations featuring and exciting lineup of speakers and topics including:

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Advocating with Story: Minou Jones from Making it Count will share her experience building a strong group of communities and helping them share their story to implement real changes.​

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Tobacco Trends: Dr. Tayler, Assistant Professor at the MSU-Hurley Pediatric Public Health Initiative in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health and American Academy of Pediatrics Michigan chapter's E-Cigarette Champion and Advocacy Day chair, will discuss the latest trends in tobacco usage.

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Implementing Local Policy:  Molly Medenblik from the American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network will provide a policy update and share tips to get local policies passed.
 

Cessation and Prevention Panel:  A panel discussion looking at the pros and cons of different prevention and cessation services offered across the state.

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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- 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 Tobacco Free Michigan Building Stronger Community Conference is brought to you with the help of our sponsors.