Michael Scott is President of the Denver-based MichaelScottConnects, LLC a firm focused on the future of urban, economic development issues. As a student of social trends, Michael is passionate about serving as a catalyst for the growth and sustainability of urban centers throughout North America. Michael builds on his extensive knowledge of systems thinking and social dynamics to offer fresh solutions to issues facing our nations cities and communities. A former health care executive, his work has been featured in numerous regional and national publications, including Comstock’s Magazine and NewGeography.com. Michael insights are grounded in best-case practice research from his ongoing study tour of over fifty urban centers across the nation. A voracious reader and lifetime learner, Michael has a B.A. in Sociology from the Ohio State University and a Master of Public Administration in Health Services Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Michael is happy to work collaboratively with each group to ensure that the objectives, content and take-aways are targeted to the unique needs of his clients. Michael delights in having his clients walk away from his presentations with the knowledge and information they need in order to take purposeful action.

These are some titles of his topics:

1. The Rise of the Functional City: Making a Case for Economically Sustainable Lifestyles

2. Five of the Most Significant Trends Impacting The Future of Downtown Center Cities

3. The Geography of Career: The Art of Merging Where You Live With What You Do

Speaking Fees

Keynotes: $3,000.00

Facilitated Workshops (up to 6 hours) $5,000.00

~Michael charges a flat rate fee that includes travel expenses. Hotel expenses are handled via direct bill by your sponsoring group.

~A 50% non-refundable expense deposit is required to reserve the date for your event and confirm Michael’s engagement. The balance is due upon Michael’s arrival at the event.

~The non-refundable deposit is, of course, refundable in the event that Michael doesn’t show up for the presentation, by no fault of the client.

~10% discount for payment in full in advance (Only for engagements reserved at least 90 days in advance of the event).

~Michael does not travel on the day of the presentation. So hotel accommodations the night before the presentation are generally requested.