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

  • Oct 27

    2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Lawrence (Near Paw Paw)

    October 27, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Van Buren ISD, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence

    Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.

  • 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 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.