Events
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Mar 3
Citizen Planner Barry County Classroom Program 2026
March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026 Tyden Center Community Room at 121 S Church St, Hastings, MI 49058
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.
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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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Mar 25
Citizen Planner Houghton County Classroom Program 2026
March 25, 2026 – April 29, 2026 Gogebic Community College - Coppoer Country Center, 47420 M-26, Houghton, MI 49931
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.
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Apr 14
Citizen Planner Antrim County Hybrid Program 2026
April 14, 2026 – May 19, 2026 Helena Township Hall at 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI 49612
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.
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Apr 23
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
April 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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Apr 23
Citizen Planner Livingston County Classroom Program 2026
April 23, 2026 – June 4, 2026 Livingston County Public Safety Complex at 1911 Tooley Rd., Howell, MI 48855
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.
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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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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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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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