Great Lakes Day 2021

Thank you!

The 2021 Great Lakes Day Congressional Reception, an annual event sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and the Northeast-Midwest Institute, was held online on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The event will featured remarks on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies.

Thank you to all for your participation!

• Great Lakes Day Congressional Reception video recording
• News release: Great Lakes Commission to hold annual Great Lakes Day, releases 2021 federal priorities (3/1/21)
• Social Media highlights: #GreatLakesDay

Congressional Reception Agenda

All times are Eastern.

9:00 a.m. — Welcome
Erika Jensen, Interim Executive Director, Great Lakes Commission
Michael Goff, President and CEO, Northeast-Midwest Institute

9:10 a.m. — Introduction of Chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force
Eric Brown, Senior Advisor for External Relations Great Lakes Commission

9:15 a.m. — Remarks from Charis of the Great Lakes Task Force
 • Representative Debbie Dingell (Co-Chair) (D-MI)
 • Representative Bill Huizenga (Co-Chair) (R-MI)
 • Representative David Joyce (Co-Chair) (R-OH)
 • Senator Todd Young (Vice-Chair) (R-IN)
 • Representative Marcy Kaptur (Co-Chair) (D-OH)
 • Senator Debbie Stabenow (Co-Chair) (D-MI)

10:30 a.m. — Final Reparks and Adjourn
Erika Jensen, Interim Executive Director, Great Lakes Commission

Please note: The 2021 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting will be held separately in May.  For additional details on Great Lakes Commission meetings, please visit our meetings web page.