Events

  • Jan 29

    Citizen Planner Jackson County Classroom Program 2026

    January 29, 2026 – March 12, 2026 Wellwise Services at 107 Chicago St, Brooklyn, MI 49230

    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.

  • Feb 9

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Budgeting for Fiscal Sustainability

    February 9, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM

    This training will provide best practices for local governments' fiscal health including budgeting, long-term planning, dealing with uncertainty, and financial policies and procedures.

  • Feb 10

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (February 2026)

    February 10, 2026 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.

  • Feb 10

    Citizen Planner Macomb County Classroom Program 2026

    February 10, 2026 – March 24, 2026 Verkuilen Building in Auditorium Room A/B 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036.

    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.

  • Feb 10

    Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission - Ionia County

    February 10, 2026 6:30PM – 8:00PM

    This 90-minute in-person program focuses on the basics of planning commissions for local elected and appointed officials and interested residents.

  • Feb 17

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (February 2026)

    February 17, 2026 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.

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • Feb 24

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (February 2026)

    February 24, 2026 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.

  • Mar 3

    Governing Essentials: Ethical Public Service (March 2026)

    March 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session explores the principles of ethical public service, emphasizing transparency and accountability in governance.

  • 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.