The CMF 47^th Annual Conference main stage event on October 7 featured Governor Gretchen Whitmer, continuing CMF’s long-standing tradition of welcoming our new Michigan governors to the conference. After helping to recognize William S. White with a special tribute, Governor Whitmer’s keynote address highlighted the importance of giving back and the value of partnership and collaboration, while also joining in our conference-wide conversation around equity in Michigan communities. The Governor focused in particular on the needs of Michigan children.

“We adults need to stay focused on the things