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MITA Encourages Discussion at Conference, Trade Show
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he Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association’s (MITA) annual conference and trade show was back at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich., for 2022. Held Jan. 19 to 20, the event featured a series of educational sessions focused on a range of subjects including safety, legislative and legal issues and updates from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Seth Mattison, founder and CEO of FutureSight Labs, was the keynote speaker, addressing worker shortages and the challenge of attracting and retaining employees. Mattison is an internationally recognized speaker whose talks focus on leadership, talent management, change and innovation and the future of work. see MITA page 94
A full contingent was on hand at the Pro-Tec Equipment booth, where (L-R) Dave Miedema, Rob Coppens, Fred Schuessler, Paul Rosemeck and Lon Lentz welcomed attendees to discuss the company’s trench shoring equipment.
(L-R): McCann Industries’ Bob Richardson, Alex Labus and James Maioho discussed the company’s line of Case equipment.
Dan Babcock (L) of Give ‘Em a Brake Safety and Ed Davids of Hoffman Brothers Inc. were named MITA Honorary Members in recognition of their lifelong commitment and contributions to Michigan’s infrastructure. Matthew Holmer (L) and James McRay of Efficiency Production spoke with attendees about trench safety. (L-R): Vince Voetberg, Dustin Soerens and Phil Wichowsky of Walter Peyton Power Equipment were ready to discuss crane equipment with attendees.
Ritchie Bros.’ Scott Snyder (L) and Fred Lopez were on hand to discuss the auction company’s schedule of premier auctions at the conference.
(L-R): AIS Construction Equipment’s Pat Lewis and Pat Pytlowany caught up with Dan Eriksson of Hoffman Bros.
Keynote speaker Seth Mattison, founder and CEO of FutureSight Labs, addressed the MITA membership with insights on recruiting, retaining and motivating employees.
