Snyder coming to Macomb County for 'Women Strengthening Michigan" forum

Gov. Rick Snyder, in a quasi-campaign event, will co-host a "Women Strengthening Women" public forum on Monday in Clinton Township. 

The 10 a.m. event at Omega Talent in Clinton Township will include this lineup of speakers:

          * Moderator: Maria Silamianos Sherman, president of                Omega Talent

          * Gail Alpert, president of FIRST Robotics

• Judge Linda Davis, Clinton Township District Court, founder of Families Against Narcotics
• Kelsey Ernie, student participating in the MAT2 program with auto-supplier Brose
• Epsy Thomas, entrepreneur and co-owner of Sweet Potato Sensations 

The forum is part of a 3-day effort by Snyder today to salute female entrepreneurs and community leaders in Michigan.
The three public discussions are co-hosted by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson; Susy Avery, executive director of the Michigan Women’s Commission; Terry Barclay, president & CEO of InForum; and Carolyn Cassin, president & CEO of the Michigan Women’s Foundation.

According to the governor's re-election campaign, at each event, Snyder will join a diverse group of female panelists and a moderator representing areas across Michigan. Other forums wills take place in Oakland and Kent counties.

Those interested in attending the Macomb County event can send an email to governorsoffice@michigan.gov. Residents statewide can also join the conversation by submitting their questions on Twitter using the hashtag #MIStrong or by watching the forums via livestream atwww.michigan.gov/MIStrong.