Events

  • Aug 5

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)

    August 5, 2025 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 6

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

    August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

  • Aug 11

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Anishinaabek Leadership, Part 1

    August 11, 2025 12:30PM – 4:30PM Zoom

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.

  • Aug 12

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Introduction to Facilitation

    August 12, 2025 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.

  • Aug 12

    Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025

    August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • Aug 12

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)

    August 12, 2025 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.

  • Aug 19

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)

    August 19, 2025 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.

  • Aug 21

    Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices

    August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.

  • Sep 11

    Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series

    September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. Zoom

    Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.

  • Sep 17

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session

    September 17, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Macomb County Extension, 21885 Dunham Rd., Verkuilen Building #12, Clinton Twp., MI 48089

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.