Wednesday, September 22

1:00 – 2:45 pm
OPENING GENERAL SESSION:
Creating a Virtuous Cycle with the City Business Collaborative

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

Thursday, September 23

8:45 – 10:00 am

GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Strap In—Local Leaders Prepare for the Ride of a Lifetime

CC 9: Community and Resident Service
CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting

10:15 am – Noon

LOCAL TOURS

ArtPrize 2021 Tour
CC 2: Community Engagement

2030 District Tour
CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 7: Strategic Planning

Evolution of Grand Rapids
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Updating the Master Plan

CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation

General Law Village – What’s New & What’s Not

CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation

1:15 – 2:45 pm

GENERAL SESSION
People Powered Bridge Building

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

3:00 – 4:00 pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Building Bridges: Putting the Power to Create Trust & Belonging in Residents’ Hands

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 9: Community and Resident Services

How Small- to Medium-Sized Cities Can Partner to End Homelessness

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 7: Strategic Planning

Many Talents, Many Solutions: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

The Other CEO: Hear from Jackson’s Chief Equity Officer

CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 7: Strategic Planning

Owning the Narrative – Messaging for Municipalities

CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 9: Community and Resident Service
CC 14: Communication and Information Sharing

 

4:30 – 5:30 pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Advancing Sustainability: Tools for Being a Green Community

CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

Cybersecurity: A Field Guide for Local Leaders

CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 10: Service Delivery
CC 11.: Technological Literacy

Neighborhoods for More Neighbors: Making Room for Everyone

CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 7: Strategic Planning
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

Trust & Belonging in the Work Place

CC 1: Personal and Professional Integrity
CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 4: Staff Effectiveness
CC 11: Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement

 

Friday, September 24

9:00 – 10:15 am

BREAKOUT SESSION

Marijuana Petitions Ballot Proposals

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 6: Strategic Leadership
CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation

9:00 – 11:00 am

BREAKOUT SESSION

Live with the League: Director’s Cut

CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation
CC 9: Community and Resident Service
CC 14: Communication and Information Sharing

9:00 – 11:00 am

LOCAL TOURS

A Walk in the Park – The Importance of Parks & Rec During a Global Pandemic

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 9: Community and Resident Service

Innovative Solutions for Attainable Housing

CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting

 

11:15 am – 12:30 pm

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION & COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION

On the Ground with Community Wealth Building

CC 2: Community Engagement
CC 3: Equity and Inclusion
CC 9: Community and Resident Service