Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet for the 9th Annual Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum, a discussion of how sustainability improvements can be used to leverage social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. A panel of local leaders will be joined by experts from other communities that have developed successful models for the promotion of sustainable practices in their community. Panelists include David Konkle, President for the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, Mike Garey, Mayor of St. Joseph, and State Rep. Pauline Wendzel of Berrien County.