Events
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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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Mar 10
Property Tax Foreclosure Basics - March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 5:00PM – 6:00PM Webinar
This webinar will describe the property tax foreclosure timeline in Michigan and options to manage the delinquency.
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Mar 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Data Centers and Michigan's Electric Utilities
March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Institute for Public Utilities Director Dr. Erik Nordman will share the latest developments regarding data center proposals and how they might affect Michigan's electric utilities, customers, and communities.
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Mar 19
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
March 19, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
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.
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