Events

  • 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.

  • Dec 17

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Winter 2025)

    December 17, 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.

  • 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 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 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – February 27, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • 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.