Events
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May 14
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
May 14, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
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.
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May 18
In Two Parts: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission; and Defensible Planning and Zoning Decisions - Newberry
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026 14126 CR 428 Ste A Newberry, MI 49868
This program empowers local officials and staff with information they need to realize plan goals while making defensible decisions.
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May 19
In Two Parts: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission; and Defensible Planning and Zoning Decisions - Gwinn
May 19, 2026 – June 2, 2026 165 N Maple St, Gwinn, MI 49841
This program empowers local officials and staff with information they need to realize plan goals while making defensible decisions.
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May 20
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities
May 20, 2026 6:30PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This 90-minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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May 28
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026
May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Join MSU Extension and local partners for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) on May 28-29 in the communities of Newaygo and Fremont.
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Jun 3
Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices
June 3, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.
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Jun 10
County Commissioner Midterm Essentials - Grayling
June 10, 2026 10:00AM – 3:00PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738
A one‑day learning experience for county officials focused on fiscal outlooks, collaboration practices, and effective governance, providing practical insights, networking opportunities, and space to learn from peers to strengthen county leadership.
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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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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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