Events
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Aug 18
Tools for Effective Facilitation Workshop (Formerly Facilitative Leadership)
August 18, 2026 – August 20, 2026 Farm Bureau, 7373 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
The three-day Tools for Effective Facilitation workshop helps build the capacity of groups or organizations to use the collective talents of its members to coordinate actions, strengthen relationships, and enable the group to meet its goals.
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Aug 20
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready
August 20, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
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Aug 20
Local Government Policy and Practice: Understanding the Current Context for Property Tax Reform in Michigan
August 20, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Dr. Erika Rosebrook will discuss key issues influencing property tax reform conversations, presenting a broad view of context surrounding Michigan's property tax system and current challenges.
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Sep 15
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (September 2026)
September 15, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Sep 15
Citizen Planner Berrien County Classroom Program 2026
September 15, 2026 – October 20, 2026 St Joseph City Hall in the Commission Chambers at 700 Broad St, St Joseph, MI
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Sep 16
2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Marquette
September 16, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Marquette Township Hall, 1000 Commerce Dr., Marquette
Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.
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Sep 17
Local Government Policy and Practice: Understanding Statewide Ballot Proposals
September 17, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
MSU Extension Senior Specialist Eric Walcott will present on statewide ballot proposals before Michigan voters this November. This session will highlight proposed changes, possible impacts, and share information to help voters make informed choices.
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Sep 17
2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Grayling
September 17, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W. 4 Mile Rd., Community Room A, Grayling
Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.
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Sep 17
2026 September MCP Webinar: Planning and Zoning to Attract and Retain Residents
September 17, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
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Sep 21
Fiscally Ready Communities: Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision Making
September 21, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
This session will explore ways local government can communicate about their financial position, evaluate the risks they face, and establish processes to help with hard decisions, and engage the public and decision-makers throughout the process.
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