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Read this opinion piece by Office of Rural Prosperity Director Sarah Lucas highlighting the importance of strong governance in rural communities, and how leadership, coordination and capacity can help. Read here: ow.ly/Lk3y50YBWmy @MSUEngage @MichiganLEO

Join the Rural Futures Summit on April 20, hosted by the MI Office of Rural Prosperity in Lansing, MI! Connect with policy experts and learn how networks, funding and technical assistance can fit your community’s needs. Register: orp.jotform.com/260134192816050 @MSUEngage @MichiganLEO

Registration now open for the 2026 Innovate Michigan! Summit. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to register: events.engage.msu.edu/innovate26

Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum's webinar on Michigan's food donation tax credit, its impact on food recovery, waste reduction, and hunger. Speakers will discuss challenges, policy, and the legal landscape. Register now: ow.ly/Wef250YzJI7 @MSUEngage @WMSBF

Join the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the University of Illinois Chicago on March 31 for the Safe & Sustainable Foodware webinar! Learn about compostable products, certifications, and PFAS-free choices. RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @MSUEngage @WMSBF @thisisUIC

West Michigan’s economy faces headwinds, as a plurality of businesses expect job losses and 1 in 10 say they expect artificial intelligence will lead to fewer workers .Read more: bridgemi.com/business-watch… @MSUEngage @BridgeMichigan

Applications are open for the 2026 MEDA Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship, due June 27, 2026. The fellowship provides up to $2,000 to support professional development for women and minority in MI economic development. ow.ly/XYHn50Ysv2r$ @MSUEngage @MEDA50

The MSU Center for Community and Economic Development invites you to join us for our Circular Economy Spring Forum on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM at the MSU Union. @MSUEngage

Michigan Entrepreneur & Investment Guide. Find connections in the Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem by location, sector, and more: michiganvca.org/investor-searc… @MSUEngage

2026 Data Center Outlook: What Actually Changes Next. The data center conversation heading into 2026 looks familiar on the surface, and yet, things are very different underneath. Read: ow.ly/wva350YhGYL @MSUEngage

The Office of Rural Prosperity supports communities as they advance their priorities through the Rural Readiness Network, creating opportunities for tax-exempt rural serving organizations to access resources that build community capacity. Learn more: michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-ag…

Employment and Training develops customized workforce solutions for businesses and individuals, including those with disabilities. Learn more about LEO's service agencies and resources: michigan.gov/leo/employment… @MSUEngage @MichiganLEO

Ever wonder how sewage spills affect water quality and health? Join this webinar to learn how to use the MiEnviro Portal to access reports on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

MI Healthy Climate Challenge #3: Growing Green Lending is a competitive, one-time funding opportunity. Applications are due by Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. More information and how to apply: michigan.gov/egle/about/org…

The MSU CCED Circular Economy Research Team released a Toolkit for Identifying Reuse Markets for Recycled Material in Michigan. It helps communities, recyclers, and manufacturers connect recycled materials to reuse markets. Link below: ced.msu.edu/research/publi… @MSUEngage

"Cuts to Childcare Grants Leave Rural Students in Limbo" Changes to a federal childcare grant program forced rural student parents to search for alternative support in the middle of the academic year. ow.ly/Mjwl50YcVgo.

Proposals are open for the 2026 Put Your Town on the Map competition! Submit your pitch by March 20 for a chance to present at the June 1 conference. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @MSUEngage @CEDAMinfo

EGLE webinar: April 7, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Recycling Authorities and Interlocal Agreements: Collaborating for Sustainable Success Exploring how recycling authorities and interlocal agreements can help communities achieve shared sustainability goals. @MSUEngage @MichiganEGLE

The MSU Center for Community and Economic Development invites you to join us for our Circular Economy Spring Forum on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM at the MSU Union. @MSUEngage

Join us Fri, Mar 13 (2–3 p.m.) for a webinar on Ann Arbor's Circular Economy & carbon neutrality by 2030! Register: msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd… @MSUEngage