Connect Marquette

08/31/2026

🎉 Connect Conference is coming up!

Join us Friday, September 25 at NMU Northern Center for a day of connection, conversation, and collaboration.

We’re kicking things off with opening speaker Christopher Germain, Founder & Principal of Common Shore Solutions, for “Nobody Has It Figured Out (Including the Person Running the Meeting).”

Christopher will share behind-the-scenes stories and real-world insights on authenticity, candor, and building trust as a leader.

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 NMU Northern Center
⏰ Opening session: 9:15–10:00 AM
🎟️ Register now at ConnectMarquette.org

Come connect with fellow leaders, learn from each other, and leave with ideas you can put into action. We’ll see you there!

08/30/2026

Traveling to Connect Conference? ✈️ We’ve got good news! 🎉

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette is generously offering our Conference attendees a special discount on their stay 🏨

Ready to book? Head to the “Additional Information” section of our Connect Conference webpage for the link and discount details.

🔗 ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Connect-Conference

We can’t wait to Create, Communicate & Collaborate with you at Connect Conference!

08/28/2026

There are just a few days left to submit your nomination for the Tom Baldini Award!

Created by Connect Marquette, the Tom Baldini Award recognizes a community member who has shown a fresh commitment to community and civic engagement.

🏆 The winner receives:
• $200 donated in their name to a Marquette County nonprofit of their choice
• A ticket to the Connect Conference
• Connect Marquette swag
• Recognition in the community

📅 Nominations close August 31!

Submit your nomination: ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Tom-Baldini-Award-Ceremony

08/27/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Honor Credit Union as the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 of this year’s Connect Marquette Conference! 🎉

Their support helps make a full day of professional development, inspiring speakers, meaningful connections, and engaging workshops possible for our community.

Thank you, Honor Credit Union, for investing in local professionals and helping us 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, & 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 in our careers! 🤝

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 NMU Northern Center
🔗 Learn more at ConnectMarquette.org

08/25/2026

One month to go until Connect Conference! 🎉

Join us for our annual professional development conference at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University—a full day of engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, and activities designed to help you:

✨ Grow professionally
💡 Navigate workplace challenges
🤝 Build meaningful connections
🚀 Establish yourself and thrive in your career

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Northern Center at NMU

Ready to connect, grow, and take the next step in your career? Learn more and register at ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Connect-Conference!

08/24/2026

Thank you to CoLab for being a sponsor of our Connect Conference! We greatly appreciate your support and commitment to making this event a success.

📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 8:30am-4pm
📍 Northern Center at Northern Michigan University

Interested in learning more about the conference or becoming a sponsor? Visit ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Connect-Conference to learn more!

08/22/2026

We are excited to have the Motivational Cowboy Johnny D. joining us as our Keynote Speaker at Connect Conference on Friday, September 25! Visiting from Detroit, Michigan, Johnny will be facilitating our panel in the morning and wrapping up the conference by presenting his OUTSTANDING message as our keynote speaker.

Learn more and register for Conference at: ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Connect-Conference

08/21/2026

Our annual Connect Professional Development Conference is coming up on Friday, September 25th! Our Conference is open to the public and we invite everyone to join us.
See what this year's Conference looks like at: ConnectMarquette.org/events/connect-conference

The Connect Conference is a professional development conference held annually to promote networking and discuss a range of business topics.

08/18/2026

The Tom Baldini Award was created by Connect Marquette to reward members of our community who have shown a fresh interest in community and civic engagement.

⭐New this year: the Tom Baldini award winner can select a Marquette County Nonprofit to receive a $200 donation!⭐

Submit your nomination here: ConnectMarquette.org/events/tom-baldini-award-ceremony/

Connect Marquette hosts the Tom Baldini Award Ceremony each year to recognize two community members who have strive for civic excellence.

08/16/2026

Registration for the 2026 Connect Conference is officially live!

It's going to be an OUSTANDING year with our Keynote Speaker, Johnny D. The Motivational Cowboy. He'll be a leading us through an inspirational conversation centered around his message "Living an OUSTANDING Life".

We'll also have a Workplace Well-Being & Sustainable Performance Panel, breakout sessions focused on the Create, Communicate, Collaborate theme and a brand new 3-in-30 mini series to promote local businesses.

Registration is open through September 22nd with the conference taking place on Friday, September 25th at NMU! See the full agenda and register at ConnectMarquette.org/Events/Connect-Conference