• Apr 22

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning

    April 22, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM

    This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.

  • May 7

    Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 7 2024

    May 7, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm Central Time Memorial Building, 213 S Marquette St., Ironwood, MI 49938

    This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).

  • May 9

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls

    May 9, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM

    This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.

  • May 14

    Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 14 2024

    May 14, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm Eastern Time Village Office, 315 Quartz St., Ontonagon, MI 49953

    This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).

  • May 16

    Great Lakes Leadership Academy Local Government Leadership Intensive

    May 16, 2024 10:00AM – 4:00PM MML Capitol Office, 208 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

    The Great Lakes Leadership Academy and MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy are partnering to offer a 1-day leadership intensive for local government staff and elected or appointed officials.

  • May 16

    Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 16 2024

    May 16, 2024 5:30PM – 7:30PM 530-730pm pm Eastern Time Portage Lake District LIbrary, 58 Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931

    This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).

  • May 17

    Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase

    May 17, 2024 9:00AM – 3:15PM Registration and Networking begin at 8:00am Civic Center at Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, USA

    The Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase is a forum for community leaders committed to economic vitality. It is an opportunity to tackle challenges, make connections, and celebrate the successes of communities and businesses in Northern Michigan.

  • May 29

    Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 29 2024

    May 29, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm CT West Iron District Library, 16 W Genesee St., Iron River, MI 49935

    This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).

  • Jun 3

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting

    June 3, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.

  • Jun 17

    Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing-Kalamazoo

    June 17, 2024 10:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Expo Center, Room B, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

    MSU Extension, in partnership with Region J Housing Partnership, is offering a training to help local government officials and staff explore tools to meet their housing goals.