Events

  • Oct 27

    Tools for Effective Facilitation: Working with Groups in Conflict (Formerly Advanced Facilitative Leadership)

    October 27, 2026 – October 30, 2026 Farm Bureau, 7373 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

    Tools for Effective Facilitation: Working with Groups in Conflict (formerly Advanced Facilitative Leadership) is a practical workshop focused on developing comfort with high-heat situations in group settings

  • Nov 4

    Communicating Through Conflict: November Workshop

    November 4, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM Online

    Communicating Through Conflict workshops provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.

  • Nov 12

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision Making

    November 12, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM

    This session will explore ways local government can communicate about their financial position, evaluate the risks they face, and establish processes to help with hard decisions, and engage the public and decision-makers throughout the process.

  • Dec 3

    Implementing PA 58: Local Strategies for Managing Additional Division Rights

    December 3, 2026 10:30AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Public Act 58 of 2025 amended the Michigan Land Division Act granting additional division rights beyond the previous statutory limits. This technical training will examine the statutory changes and their practical implications for local governments.

  • Dec 5

    Governing Essentials-Van Buren

    December 5, 2026 9:00AM – 12:30PM 57418 CR 681

    Join MSU Extension on Saturday, December 5th for Governing Essentials, a half-day in-person program that aims to cultivate a basic understanding of transparent, efficient, and impactful governance practices.

  • Dec 10

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision Making

    December 10, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

    This session will explore ways local government can communicate about their financial position, evaluate the risks they face, and establish processes to help with hard decisions, and engage the public and decision-makers throughout the process.

  • Dec 12

    Governing Essentials-Cass County

    December 12, 2026 9:00AM – 12:30PM Cass County Commissioners' Chambers, 120 N. Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031

    Join MSU Extension on Saturday, December 12th for Governing Essentials, a half-day in-person program that aims to cultivate a basic understanding of transparent, efficient, and impactful governance practices

  • May 20

    Save the Date: CEC 2027

    May 20, 2027 – May 21, 2027 Negaunee, Michigan

    The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference will be held May 20-21, 2027, in Negaunee, Michigan.