Our 2018 Convention done in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Planning in Grand Rapids was a huge success. We had more than 1,000 attendees learning about everything from municipal finance to social media to urban planning. Below is a list of presentations given during the Convention.

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2018 Convention Presentations

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General Sessions

Empowering Communities to Set Their Own Destinies

The New Localism: Utilizing Public, Private, and Civic Partnerships to Become a Change Engine

Civic Engagement Strategy: Inclusivity for the Win

 

 

Breakout Sessions

Thurs., Sept. 20

HR Up in Smoke: The Intersection Between Marijuana Legalization and Employment Law

Hit Them With Your Best Shot: Attracting Businesses and Developers

RFPs: Finding the Perfect Fit

MOBILE WORKSHOP: Envision Ada – Transforming a Suburban Strip Commercial Center into an Integral Part of an Historic Village

 

Fri., Sept. 21

Tactical Innovation for Small and Rural Towns

CNU Rules for Great Places: The Project for Code Reform

Fostering an Inclusive Community
Hosted by the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO)

From Bills to the Ballot Box – Legislative Insights from the League’s Lobbying Team

Social Media Pitfalls and Upsides for Communities

Improving the Tone and Quality of Our Civic Discourse

Master Planning: The Critical Role of Elected Leaders and the Planning Commission

Smart, Accessible, Connected

We Need More Parking! (But Do We Really?)

Leading Change vs Managing Change

Ten Ways a Zoning Ordinance Discourages Quality Development, Part Two

The Sky’s the Limit: Big Data, Drones, and the Internet of Things

 

Sat., Sept. 22

Elected Officials Academy 101

It’s Budget Time. Do you Know Where Your Revenue Is?

Approaches to Resilience in Michigan: A New Way Forward

MOBILE WORKSHOP: Farmers Markets and Food Halls as Catalysts for Business and Real Estate Development