• 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.

• Aug 8

  Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Summer Series)

  August 8, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

• Aug 1

  Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer Series)

  August 1, 2024 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.

• Aug 15

  Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Summer Series)

  August 15, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.

• May 16

  Tell Me More Tuesdays Community Service

  May 16, 2023 7:00PM – 8:00PM

  Join 4-H Staff to learn the basics about 4-H project areas, explore project ideas, discover resources, and gain skills for project presentation.

• Apr 25

  Tell Me More Tuesdays Global and Cultural Education

  April 25, 2023 7:00PM – 8:00PM

  Join 4-H Staff to learn the basics about 4-H project areas, explore project ideas, discover resources, and gain skills for project presentation.

• Mar 28

  Tell Me More Tuesdays Child Care

  March 28, 2023

  Join 4-H Staff to learn the basics about 4-H project areas, explore project ideas, discover resources, and gain skills for project presentation.

• May 17

  Complete P+CPTED Certificate Training

  May 17, 2023 – May 19, 2023 zoom

  The Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three/day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities.

• May 23

  Spring 2023 Citizen Planner via Zoom

  May 23, 2023 – June 27, 2023 Zoom

  This 6-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

• Nov 9

  Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism Webinars-Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  November 9, 2023 6:30PM – 8:00PM Webinar

  This 90-minute webinar will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).

• Oct 26

  Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism Webinars-Seasonal Workforce Housing

  October 26, 2023 6:30PM – 8:00PM Webinar

  This 90-minute webinar will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to workforce housing.

• Oct 20

  Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing-Kalamazoo County

  October 20, 2023 8:30AM – 11:30AM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Room A, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

  MSU Extension, in partnership with Kalamazoo County’s Housing Department and Planning & Development Department, is offering a three-hour training to help Kalamazoo communities meet their housing goals.

• Oct 10

  Opening Doors to Attainable Housing Webinar

  October 10, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  Many communities in Michigan face challenges meeting their housing needs. This one-hour webinar will discuss a wide catalog of proven zoning and policy options that can help increase the amount and variety of housing stock in a community.

• Feb 28

  Citizen Planner Macomb County Classroom Program 2024

  February 28, 2024 – April 10, 2024 Verkuilen Building, Auditorium Room A/B, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036

  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.

• Apr 11

  Citizen Planner Eastern U.P. Classroom Program 2024

  April 11, 2024 – May 16, 2024 SmartZone, 2345 Meridian St., Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

  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.

• Sep 11

  Citizen Planner Ottawa County Classroom Program 2023

  September 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 Ottawa County Administrative Building in the Main Conference Room at 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI, 49460

  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.

• Jan 10

  Changes Ahead for Renewable Energy Permitting in Michigan

  January 10, 2024 12:30PM – 1:45PM Webinar via Zoom

  Attorneys and renewable energy policy experts will cover the knowns and unknowns of the law.

• Sep 13

  Citizen Planner Lapeer County Classroom Program 2023

  September 13, 2023 – October 18, 2023 571 Borland Rd., Imlay City, MI 48444

  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.

• Oct 4

  Citizen Planner Grand Traverse County Classroom Program 2023

  October 4, 2023 – November 8, 2023 East Bay Township Hall at 1965 N Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI 49696

  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.

• Oct 12

  Citizen Planner Jackson County Classroom Program 2023

  October 12, 2023 – November 16, 2023 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI 49202 in Suite 257

  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.