June 10, 2010

112th Annual League Convention – Registration Open!

Registration is now open for the 112th Annual League Convention, September 21-24, 2010 in Dearborn. Click here to register!

This year we’re bringing in high-energy, passionate presenters to create a fast-paced, intense and exciting experience based around the Center for 21st Century Communities (21c3) eight assets: physical design & walkability; green initiatives; cultural economic development; entrepreneurship; multiculturalism; messaging & technology; transit; and education. We’ll combine the best that national experts offer with our own local success stories from around the state to deliver dynamic, to-the-point presentations followed by break-out discussions.

For more details on the 2010 Convention, please visit convention.mml.org.

Elected Officials Academy Weekender Program
RESCHEDULED for July 16-17, 2010, Traverse City

Enhance your skills as an elected official by attending the Elected Officials Academy (EOA) Core Weekender, July 16-17 at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. Attendees will learn roles and responsibilities, the fundamentals of financial management, the essentials of organization, and the basics of planning and zoning.

For those that have already attended the Core Weekender, you won’t want to miss the Elected Officials Academy (EOA) Advanced Weekender also July 16-17 in Traverse City. Topics to be covered are regional cooperation, financial modeling, and a toolbox for growth.

For more information on the EOA Weekenders and other upcoming events, please click here.

2010 Pre-Convention Workshops
September 21, 2010 – Dearborn

This year the League has put together a variety of pre-Convention workshops to be held September 21, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn. Registration is now available for these sessions:

Click the title of the workshop above for more information and cost.

Affiliate News

Michigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA) Summer Workshop–Registration Open!

The registration for the MLGMA Summer Workshop, July 27-30, 2010, at Crystal Mountain is now open! Click here to register.

For those who have just completed budgets or for those who are just starting the process, this year’s theme will ring true for everyone in local government: “Survivor Michigan, Extreme Budgets, Politics, Ethics and Challenges.” Educational session topics will range from financial/economic forecasts for Michigan, ethical challenges, millage elections, to credentialed manager opportunities. As in the past, the summer conference is also about enjoying time with family. A number of activities have been developed including shopping in Traverse City, canoeing/kayaking, scavenger hunts, and Great Lakes salmon fishing.

Click here for more information on this workshop.

For more training and education opportunities, please visit our League calendar.