MSU Extension Planning

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

  Citizen Planner Monroe County Classroom Program 2025

  September 11, 2025 – October 16, 2025 Monroe County Community Planning and Engagement Department at 965 S. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI

  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.

• 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 18

  2025 September MCP Webinar: Best Practices in Planning for Emergency Response and Hazard Mitigation in Your Community

  September 18, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom

  This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.

• Sep 24

  Annual Case Law and Legislative Update 2025

  September 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:15PM Zoom

  This program highlights major recent land use court cases and explains the significance to planning and zoning frameworks and decision making, plus reviews new legislation.

• Sep 24

  Citizen Planner Missaukee County Hybrid Program 2025

  September 24, 2025 – November 5, 2025 105 S Canal Street, Lake City, MI 49651 on the following dates: September 24, October 8, and November 5. The zoom sessions will be held virtually via zoom on October 1, 22, and 29.

  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.

• Sep 24

  Citizen Planner Gogebic County Classroom Program 2025

  September 24, 2025 – November 5, 2025 Ironwood Memorial Building, Women's Club Room at 213 S Marquette St., Ironwood, MI 49938

  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.

• 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 1

  Citizen Planner Sandusky Classroom Program 2025

  October 1, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Sandusky City Hall at 26 W Speaker Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

  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.

• Oct 2

  Citizen Planner St Joseph County Classroom Program 2025

  October 2, 2025 – November 6, 2025 Colon Fire and Rescue Department at 1063 M 86, Colon, MI 49040

  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.