MSU Center for Community and Economic Development

08/21/2026

Join MSU Extension for a new webinar in their Master Citizen Planner series,“Best Practices in Planning for Emergency Response and Hazard Mitigation in Your Community” on September 18 from 6:30–7:30 PM. Learn how communities can maintain planning and public engagement efforts before, during, and after emergencies. MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=F1694A6B42ACBD5BC90760123A193768058AADAA282CA42DDB10380515167506

08/19/2026

Join MSU Extension for a new webinar in their Master Citizen Planner series: "Planning and Zoning to Attract and Retain Residents" on September 17 from 6:30–7:30 PM. Learn how rural and small communities can respond to population shifts through affordable housing, placemaking, and zoning strategies designed to attract and retain residents. MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=F1694A6B42ACBD5BC90760123A193768058AADAA282CA42DDB10380515167506

08/17/2026

Join the Michigan Municipal League for an MI Funding Hub webinar on August 20th at 11AM. This series of webinars, held every other month, features tips and tricks for successful grant seeking, information on emerging funding opportunities, and other updates on how municipalities and others can successfully identify funding sources. MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register:
https://my.mml.org/event-information?id=a0lUu000006MiGfIAK

08/17/2026

Join the CCED Circular Economy Team for a webinar with the Council of the Great Lakes Region on August 20 at 12:00 PM ET. Rex LaMore, Abigail Carrigan, and Henry Jerred will present their recent "Toolkit for Identifying Reuse Markets for Recycled Material in Michigan" and discuss strategies for government, industry, and community members to promote the use of secondary materials and strengthen reuse markets across the Great Lakes region.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EhYD94ccSA6U0UuOUGYh1g

08/13/2026

Join MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of the Treasury for a Fiscally Ready Communities Webinar on August 20th. This session is designed to help local government officials navigate the full grant lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to ensuring compliance, and will provide strategies to align grants with community goals and strengthen fiscal sustainability. MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register:

Online registration for Fiscally Ready Communities 2026 Webinar Series

08/11/2026

Join EGLE on August 25 from 2–3 p.m.for an overview of Michigan's new $90 million Renewables Ready Communities Award (RRCA) program. Discover how communities can benefit from renewable energy development, learn about funding opportunities, application requirements, and eligibility criteria, and get guidance on navigating the award process. MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register:
https://ow.ly/OW8p50ZtTaL

08/10/2026

Join the free “Michigan Employer Roadmap to Child Care Solutions” webinar on August 12 at 2:30 p.m. Explore financing strategies and shared-cost models that support employees and strengthen workforce retention.
Register:
https://www.upjohn.org/goto?url=https%3A//tinyurl.com/pulsewebinar/

08/10/2026

Save the date for the Mobility Summit on August 11. Stay tuned for registration details, speaker announcements, and opportunities to connect with leaders across the mobility ecosystem.
MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register: https://msufoundation.org/mobility-summit-2026/?mkt_tok=MzMxLVhSVy0zODcAAAGiS-EEC1TF1MdlMKB0SLA_ejPVjlj63KPpnBAsj3re_NDd304ZIBD-p6IKzCm9H5jyBJq1Q6rUYFDayhFNZXTrzVUdTceXTsJRB41QBAQN2DU

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08/07/2026

Join the Grand Traverse Conservation District on August 22 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for a full-day Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference. Learn practical strategies for soil health, biodiversity, and resilient orchard and vineyard systems.
Register by August 15:
https://gtcd.wufoo.com/forms/s1idllje0tahn71

08/06/2026

Join the Osceola–Lake Conservation District on August 21 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a full-day soil health event. Hear from leading experts and learn practical strategies to improve soil health, reduce inputs, and build more profitable, resilient farms.
Register:
https://www.osceolalakecd.org/event-registration/p/healthy-soil-strong-farms