2013 CN Forum: SYNERGETIC TRANSFORMATIONOF THE GREAT LAKES REGIONThe CN Forum, presented by the Michigan State University Canadian Studies Center and sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company, is an annual conference designed to improve the Great Lakes Region on both sides of the border. While the theme of the forum changes from year to year, the goal remains the same: to provide an environment conducive to productive dialogue that leads to real positive change.The CN Forum is host to individuals from many different professional backgrounds, including business leaders, legislators, educators, and students, who are all interested in working as a collaborative effort to improve the region as a whole.