Events

  • Sep 10

    Local Government Budgeting in Uncertain Times

    September 10, 2025 11:30AM – 12:30PM Zoom

    A free webinar featuring a panel of local leaders and a discussion forum on strategies for navigating state budget uncertainty and keeping local budgets on track.

  • 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.

  • Sep 25

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready

    September 25, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    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.

  • Oct 20

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - October 2025

    October 20, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM

    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.

  • Oct 28

    Local Government Leadership Intensive

    October 28, 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738

    The Great Lakes Leadership Academy and MSU Extension are partnering to offer a 1-day leadership intensive for local government staff and elected or appointed officials.

  • Nov 19

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Anishinaabek Leadership, Part 2

    November 19, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM 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.

  • Dec 3

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter 2025)

    December 3, 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.

  • Dec 4

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - December 2025

    December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    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.

  • Dec 10

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Winter 2025)

    December 10, 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.