Events
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Jan 15
Local Government Policy and Practice: Capacity Challenges in Local Government
January 15, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Center for Local Government Finance and Policy Director Dr. Erika Rosebrook will lead a session on local government capacity and facilitate discussion on challenges Michigan communities are facing and how they are addressing them.
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Feb 9
Fiscally Ready Communities: Budgeting for Fiscal Sustainability
February 9, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This training will provide best practices for local governments' fiscal health including budgeting, long-term planning, dealing with uncertainty, and financial policies and procedures.
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Feb 10
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (February 2026)
February 10, 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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Feb 10
Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission - Ionia County
February 10, 2026 6:30PM – 8:00PM
This 90-minute in-person program focuses on the basics of planning commissions for local elected and appointed officials and interested residents.
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Feb 17
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (February 2026)
February 17, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Feb 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Innovations in Rural Tourism and Placemaking Through Education
February 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The MSU Extension Tourism team will showcase how educational programming is supporting rural tourism and placemaking, strengthening Michigan communities.
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Feb 23
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom
Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry
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Feb 24
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (February 2026)
February 24, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
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Feb 26
Solar Grazing in Michigan: Lessons Learned from One Sheep Producer
February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
Learn the best practices and lessons learned from one sheep producers experiences grazing sheep at two solar sites, one in Calhoun County and the other in Wexford County. The total acreage for both sites was 330 acres.
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Mar 3
Governing Essentials: Ethical Public Service (March 2026)
March 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session explores the principles of ethical public service, emphasizing transparency and accountability in governance.
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