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League Calls on State to Restore Community Revitalization Funds
The Michigan Municipal League is calling on the Governor and Legislature to appropriate the $100 million that was committed to communities for economic gardening and revitalization when the redevelopment credits were eliminated. Read more.
Vote Now for Your Favorite "It's About Place" Project in LSM Contest
Online voting ends June 1 for the 45 projects entered in the Let's Save Michigan "It's About Place" contest. Click here to check out all the projects and cast your vote. The winning project will receive $2,000 and many more will receive awards from $500 up to help transofrm an under-utilized space into a community "place." You can vote once a day on a project!
Labor Negotiations 101 Workshop on May 31 for Elected Officials
Get the inside scoop on what goes on during labor negotiations at this one-day workshop in Mackinaw City on May 31. Then come to the FREE Meetup afterwards, compliments of Plunkett Cooney!
League CEO to Give Keynote at Public-Private Partnership Forum
The 3rd annual Public-Private Partnership Forum is in Grand Rapids May 31. Dan Gilmartin will give the keynote on building common ground between groups to build 21st century communities. Read more.
Revised Senate Personal Property Tax Bills Address Some Concerns
As a result of negotiations between the Michigan Municipal League and state Senate, significant changes were made to the personal property tax exemption bills. The League’s neutral position is to signal good faith negotiations as the bills move over to the House. Read more. For the latest press release, click here.
Second Round of EVIP Grant Applications Due June 15, 2012
Applications are now available for the 2nd round of EVIP grants, due June 15. Read more. The Legislature made significant changes to the EVIP/Statutory Revenue Sharing process, including extending the next deadline until June 1. More. Learn more on the EVIP resource page.
Port Huron Rec Dept Prepares for CEA Finals
Times Herald, 5/14/12
Review Cited in Article on Lawton
PawPaw Flashes, 5/14/12
Detroit's New Soccer Team Built from Ground Up
Detroit News, 5/11/12
League's Sean Mann Kicks off Detroit City Soccer League
Model D, 5/8/12
Coco Siewert a Valuable Resource for League, Others
Observer & Eccentric, 4/29/12
Sustainability Planning and the Private Sector
Capital Gains, 5/8/12
More MI Universities Add Entrepreneur Classes
Crain's Detroit Business, 5/4/12
Go Places Breakfast in Kalamazoo Features Gilmartin
Insite, 5/3/12
Economic Development Mantra: Think and Act Regionally
Crain's Detroit Business, 5/2/12
Detroit Gets Back to its Pre-Motor City Roots With Bikes
Streets Blog, 4/30/12
Midtown Detroit Neighborhood Placemaking
Other items of interest:
What Is Place?
I Love Old Town
Local Business-Owners Bring Placemaking to Harbor Springs
From Busted to Baroda Burgers
ARTown Celebrates Three Years of Successful Collaboration
Placemaking Through Community Art
Affiliate Spotlight: Michigan Association of Mayors
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