Events
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Jul 22
Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies (Webinar)
July 22, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar
This one-hour webinar will discuss where to find money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 21
Avoiding Predatory Lending in Housing and Other Loans
August 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Recognize predatory lending tactics before they affect you.
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Sep 11
Citizen Planner Monroe County Classroom Program 2025
September 11, 2025 – October 16, 2025 Monroe County Community Planning and Engagement Department at 965 S. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI
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.