April 9 - May 21, 2012

Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning
Michigan Citizen Planner is hosting "Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning" in Petoskey on Mondays from April 9-May 21, 2012. Participants will learn how to proactively plan and lead Michigan's recovery and transformation to prosperity. The training series is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens. Participants will gain the knowledge to help their communities manage the impacts of economic change and be part of the solutions to challenges their communities face.  For more information and a registration form click here or contact MSU Senior Extension Educator Dean Solomon, at solomon@msu.edu  (231.582.6232).

May 21, 2012

Energy Forum: Distributed Combined Heat and Power Systems
May 21, 6-9 PM  No charge to attend, for information call: Northwestern Michigan College, Extended Education at 231-995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/energy.

May 21, 2012

2012 Northern Michigan Placemaking Summit
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG), The Grand Vision Growth & Investment Network, and the Charlevoix/Cheboygan/Emmet Counties Placemaking Group are proud to convene two information-packed and engaging events supporting locally-based initiatives around "placemaking" on May 21.  One event will be in Traverse City and the other in Petoskey.  Both events will have similar agendas and speakers.

The 2012 Northern Michigan Placemaking Summits are a follow-up to the 2011 introduction of basic placemaking concepts and will be more action based, regional and focused on how one can implement placemaking strategies in their community.  Each event includes lunch, plenary speakers, and breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics.  Register now for the 2012 Northern Michigan Placemaking Summit.
Cost: $35 ($50 if registered after May 4)