MI-APWA Events

2023 Michigan APWA Branch Bruce Edwards' Trade and Equipment Show
2023-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
The Downriver Branch of the APWA will hold their Annual Bruce Edwards’ Trade and Equipment Show. The show’s success over the years is due to your continued support.
This year’s show will be back at Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI 48174. The show hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be open at 7:30 AM so exhibitors will have ample time to set-up. Be sure to dress warm as we are in a Maintenance Building.
Booths will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Please select an appropriate size booth(s) for the type of equipment you plan on displaying. National APWA requires a copy of your general liability insurance naming the APWA as additional insured, this will need to be forwarded to Downriver APWA, P.O Box 1807, Taylor, MI 48180.
Contributions are also being accepted on the registration form for the Branch’s Student Scholarship Fund. This year there will be no charge for the luncheon for both attendees and vendors. The food truck lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Vendors are encouraged to bring trinkets to give away and/or bring items to raffle. The Equipment Show raffle is at 1:30 pm at the registration area. You are welcome to bring items to be raffled to the registration area or you can do your raffle any time during the Show. This is a great way to collect business cards and leads at your booth.

Midwest Branch Snowplow Roadeo
2023-10-11 | Norton Shores Public Works, 1174 E Mt Garfield Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
MIDWEST MICHIGAN BRANCH 2023 SNOWPLOW ROADEO AND EQUIPMENT SHOW
Spend the day with us and view a variety of Public Works equipment, talk to other operators, watch the competition throughout the day and enjoy a great lunch. This is a fantastic opportunity for learning and sharing new tips, tricks, what works and what doesn’t as well as seeing the latest products from numerous vendors.
Attendee Registration Packet
Vendor Registration Packet
Exhibit Area Layout

Downriver Annual Meeting/Annual Luncheon
2023-12-07 11:30 - 14:30 | Lakes of Taylor, 25505 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
It’s that time of year again for our annual meeting/holiday luncheon which will be Thursday December 7th at 11:30 am at the Lakes of Taylor. As always we will elect a new board, award projects of the year, and a collection for our annual donation to Toys for Tots.
We also ask that vendors bring bottles of cheer to be disbursed during the luncheon. Please attach your business card to your bottle of cheer for recognition of your support of our chapter.
If paying by check please make it payable to: APWA Downriver Branch.

Midwest Michigan Branch Annual Christmas Party
2023-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | New Holland Knickerbocker, 417 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States

2024 Downriver / Detroit Metro Joint Meeting
2024-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Union Assembly, 2131 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Downriver/Detroit Metro Joint Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Place: Union Assembly, 2131 Woodward Ave, Detroit MI 48201
Topic: Michigan Municipal League Legislative Update
Presenter: John LaMacchia, MML
Cost: $35 per person (Via APWA Events Website, Check, Credit Card at the door or Cash at Door).
If you have any questions please reach out to Jake or Bill at the email addresses listed below.
Jake Darnall at jdarnall@hrcengr.com
Bill Fisher at william.fisher@wsp.com

2024 Michigan APWA Branch Bruce Edwards' Trade and Equipment Show
2024-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
The Downriver Branch of the APWA will hold their Annual Bruce Edwards’ Trade and Equipment Show. The show’s success over the years is due to your continued support.
This year’s show will be at the Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI 48174. The show hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be open at 7:30 AM so exhibitors will have ample time to set-up. Be sure to dress warm as we are in a Maintenance Building.
Booths will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Please select an appropriate size booth(s) for the type of equipment you plan on displaying. National APWA requires a copy of your general liability insurance naming the APWA as additional insured, this will need to be forwarded to Downriver APWA, P.O Box 1807, Taylor, MI 48180.
Contributions are also being accepted on the registration form for the Branch’s Student Scholarship Fund. This year there will be no charge for the luncheon for both attendees and vendors. The food truck lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Vendors are encouraged to bring trinkets to give away and/or bring items to raffle. The Equipment Show raffle is at 1:30 pm at the registration area. You are welcome to bring items to be raffled to the registration area or you can do your raffle any time during the Show. This is a great way to collect business cards and leads at your booth.
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Downriver Branch Holiday Luncheon
2024-12-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Bentley Banquet and Conference Center, 646 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI, 48192, United States
It’s that time of year again for our annual meeting/holiday luncheon which will be Thursday December 5th at 11:30 am at the Bentley Banquet and Conference Center in Wyandotte.
The Downriver Branch is continuing the tradition to support the children in the Downriver area during the holiday season. This year the Board has approved the Toy for Tots program. We are asking members to bring a new unwrapped toy to the Christmas luncheon. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and any cash donations will also be given to the program.
We also ask that vendors bring bottles of cheer to be disbursed during the luncheon. Please attach your business card to your bottle of cheer for recognition of your support of our chapter.
If paying by check please make it payable to: APWA Downriver Branch.
This year you can reserve/purchase a table.

2025 Bruce Edwards' Trade and Equipment Show
2025-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
On Thursday, March 20, 2025 the Downriver Branch of the APWA will hold their Annual Bruce Edwards’ Trade and Equipment Show. The show’s success over the years is due to your continued support.
This year’s show will be at Detroit Metro Airport Maintenance Facility, Building 705, Romulus, MI 48174. The show hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be open at 7:30 AM so exhibitors will have ample time to set-up. Be sure to dress warm as we are in a Maintenance Building.
The rates for booths are as follows:
APWA Downriver Branch Members
10 foot by 12 foot $300.00 or 20 foot by 20 foot $400.00
*Non-Downriver Branch Members
10 foot by 12 foot $325.00 or 20 foot by 20 foot $425.00
*Includes 2024 membership dues to the Downriver Branch
Each booth space will be provided with a 8′ table and 2 chairs. Electric is available, but you will need to provide the extension cords for your booths.
Booths will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Please select an appropriate size booth(s) for the type of equipment you plan on displaying. National APWA requires a copy of your general liability
insurance naming the APWA as additional insured, this will need to be forwarded to Downriver APWA, P.O Box 1807, Taylor, MI 48180.
Contributions are also being accepted for the Branch’s Student Scholarship Fund. This year there will be no charge for the luncheon for both attendees and vendors. The food truck lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Vendors are encouraged to bring trinkets to give away and/or bring items to raffle. The Equipment Show raffle is at 1:30 pm at the registration area. You are welcome to bring items to be raffled to the
registration area or you can do your raffle any time during the Show. This is a great way to collect business cards and leads at your booth

TWENTY-SIXTH APWA DETROIT METRO BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING
2025-06-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Fieldstone Golf Club, 1984 Taylor Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Come join us for our annual golf outing.
Event Details

Scramble format
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
Team skins available

Event Prizes

Closest to the pin
Longest drive
First place (mens/co-ed)

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Downriver Annual Meeting/Holiday Lucheon
2025-12-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Bentley Banquet and Conference Center, 646 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI, 48192, United States
The Downriver Branch is continuing the tradition to support the children in the Downriver area during the holiday season. This year the Board has approved the Toys for Tots program. We are asking members to bring a new unwrapped toy to the Holiday luncheon. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and any cash donations will also be given to the program.
We would like to wish all our members a most joyful holiday season and a healthy and Happy New Year!
Vendors – we are looking for gifts or bottles of cheer for door prizes.
