Event Detail




 

Soaring Eagle Hotel & Casino

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

June 10 - 11, 2026

Join the Midwest Sign Association for two days of networking, education, and fun at our 2026 Summer Meeting. From golf and social events to a highly practical AI seminar designed specifically for sign companies, this meeting is built to deliver real value for your business.
 

 Schedule of Events

Day 1: Wednesday, June 10
9:30 AM     Arrive at Golf Outing

Buck's Run Golf Club

1559 South Chippewa Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

10:00 AM Golf Outing - Shotgun Start
5:00 PM Slot Tournament Soaring Eagle - First Place receives a $100 Amazon Gift Card
5:45 PM Reception

Announcement of Golf Outing Winners

(First Place Team, Second Place Team, Longest Drive, Long Putts x 2, Closest to the pin)

Day 2: Thursdsay, June 11
8:30 AM  Breakfast
9:30 AM  MSA Board of Trustees Meeting Open to all meeting attendees
11:00 AM

Seminar (Part 1)

AI-Powered Efficiency – Real Solutions for Real Sign Shop Problems

An approachable, high-impact session ideal for both beginners and those already using AI.

Learn how to get started, improve efficiency, and introduce AI tools to your team.

12:00 PM Networking Lunch
12:45 PM     

Seminar (Part 2) 

Hands-On Applications

A deeper dive into how Stacey uses AI in her own shop, including:

  • Real workflows in action
  • Staff usage guidelines and policies
  • Tools and training resources you can implement immediately

2:00 PM

Depart  

Seminar Details

Speaker: Stacey Brown, Chief Image Builder, Signarama Silver Spring | DC North
 

AI-Powered Efficiency – Real Solutions for Real Sign Shop Problems

Sign shops today juggle a complex blend of production demands, permitting processes, client communications, and compliance requirements. For small and medium-sized operations, this often results in bottlenecks, burnout, and lost business opportunities.

This session is designed to demystify the world of AI automation for signage professionals. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn how small sign shops are leveraging AI automation tools to streamline everything from inquiry response and job tracking to customer follow-up and compliance communication.

This session blends strategy with practicality, showing attendees how to use automation to improve response times, boost profitability, and create more headspace for creative and client-focused work.

Attendees will discover:

  1. Automation workflows that connect your existing systems to eliminate repetitive tasks based on the top 5 workflow bottlenecks plaguing sign shops today (identified through surveys).

  2. Ready-to-use AI tools that deliver measurable impact with minimal learning curves and minimal cost.

  3. Step-by-step implementation strategies that work within existing budgets and technical capabilities.

  4. Real case studies showing ROI and time savings from sign shops already using these solutions. 

 

Golf Scramble

The MSA golf scramble will begin at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 10 at Buck’s Run Golf Course, 1559 South Chippewa Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. Bucks Run Golf Club was once a sand and gravel quarry owned by the Fisher family before being transformed into a premier golf destination. Designed by Jerry Matthews, the course opened in 2000 and features scenic views, including Lake Fisher and Chippewa River frontage.

Today, Bucks Run is a highly rated course, earning 4.5 stars from Golf Digest, and has hosted numerous amateur and professional events, making it a top choice for golfers across Michigan.

For more course information: https://www.bucksrun.com/

 

Not a Golfer?

No problem, Mount Pleasant has plenty to explore while others are on the course:

Explore Downtown Mount Pleasant

Stroll through historic downtown, browse local shops, and enjoy the charm of the area.

https://meetmtp.com/play-2/downtown/

Get Outdoors

Hike and unwind at one of the 23 scenic preserves maintained by the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy.

https://meetmtp.com/places/chippewa-watershed-conservancy/

Enjoy Patio Dining

Relax and dine at one of Mount Pleasant’s popular outdoor patio spots.

https://meetmtp.com/blog-outdoor-dining-in-mt-pleasant/

Explore Central Michigan University

Fire Up Chips! https://meetmtp.com/play-2/central-michigan-university/

Hotel Reservations

Make reservations on-line at the Soaring Eagle website www.soaringeaglecasino.com. Once on the website choose the Book Now tab, and change Promo code to Group code and then enter group code MSA060926.

You can also call 877-232-4532, please hold until the next available reservations specialist can assist you, and refer to Midwest Sign Association

Room block with its special group rate of $139/night is available until Tuesday, May 19. 2026.

 

Meeting Registration Fees
 

Registration Fee prior to

June 1, 2026

Registration Fee after

June 1, 2026

Full Meeting (no golf outing)                    

$325

$375

Golf Outing

$95

$120

Breakfast & MSA Board of Trustees Meeting

Included in meeting registration, open to all attendees

Included in meeting registration, open to all attendees

Additional Reception Only Guest

$50

$75

Slot Tournament

Included with meeting registration, advance sign-up requested for planning purposes

Included with meeting registration, advance sign-up requested for planning purposes

Seminar & Lunch Only

$195

$220


 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available for the MSA Summer Meeting, offering a range of benefits based on your desired level of visibility and promotion. We greatly value the support of our sponsors. Your sponsorship helps offset event costs and allows MSA to keep registration fees affordable for attendees.

Speaking Sponsorships are available at the Sapphire and Diamond levels and are noted with ** in the listing.

Deadline: Sponsorships must be received by May 29 to be included in printed materials and onsite signage.

MSA Meeting Sponsorships

Sapphire  

 Diamond  

Emerald

Ruby

$1,300

$900

$500

$300

Showcard recognition at all events

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Verbal recognition at two events

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Printed program recognition

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Sponsor ribbons on name badges

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Email to members recognition

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Newsletter recognition

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Golf hole sponsorship

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Complimentary reception & banquet registration

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Complimentary golf round

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**Two minutes promo speaking during meeting**

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Complimentary meeting registration (does not include golf)

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How to Register

Register Online, email the MSA office (info@msassn.org) or call the MSA office at 734-329-8034.

By attending the MSA meeting, you are agreeing that any pictures including you and your likeness taken during the meeting may be used in MSA advertising, social media, and/or marketing materials. To opt out, please contact MSA at kstanke@managedbyamr.com or (734)239-8034.