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State of Wellbeing in Michigan

Host:
Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs

Over the last month, our colleagues at The Wellbeing Lab headed out into the state of Michigan to measure the wellbeing of 1,500 people representative of Michiganders.
They asked the question, “How are we doing?” and delved into how people were boosting their levels of thriving and reducing their levels of struggle at this time. The survey data shows valuable forms of wellbeing support that their families and community had been providing and what actions their workplaces and bosses were taking that were having a positive impact.

The Wellbeing Lab will give highlights of the report. Discover the roles that struggle, psychological safety, families, allyship and vaccinations have played in helping people care for their wellbeing, and the practices you can implement in your own community. And we will discuss ways of intelligently applying these findings as a network.

Bridge Builders Mainstreet Microgrants Webinar - MML Foundation - April 23, 2021

Presenters:
Danielle Beard, Associate Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation
Helen D. Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation

 

This webinar will provide details on how to apply for the Michigan Municipal League Foundation’s Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants. Details on eligibility, timeline, and process will be provided. Time for questions and answers will take place at the end of the session.

In 2020 the MML Foundation launched the Bridge Builder microgrants to support innovative work that intentionally & creatively brings people together, while socially distant, and repairs broken relationships in the community.

In 2021, the program will offer two categories for funding:
1) The Neighborhood Microgrants will offer ten $500 grants across the state.
2) The Main Streets Microgrants will offer grants of $5,000 in four pilot communities in eligible regions (1 per region). These grants have been generously funded by the DTE Energy Foundation.

The Bridge Builders Project began with a pilot in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The microgrant program launched was intended to encourage the acts of creativity, selflessness, and connection that we were seeing in Michigan in response to the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we have an opportunity to re-emerge from the pandemic as co-creators of the future we want to see. We invite Michigan residents to imagine a future for their communities where trust and belonging thrive, individuals’ well-being is valued, and diversity and culture are celebrated community assets.

 

Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants Webinar - MML Foundation - April 22, 2021

Presenters:
Danielle Beard, Associate Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation
Helen D. Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation

 

This webinar will provide details on how to apply for the Michigan Municipal League Foundation’s Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants. Details on eligibility, timeline, and process will be provided. Time for questions and answers will take place at the end of the session.

In 2020 the MML Foundation launched the Bridge Builder microgrants to support innovative work that intentionally & creatively brings people together, while socially distant, and repairs broken relationships in the community.

In 2021, the program will offer two categories for funding:
1) The Neighborhood Microgrants will offer ten $500 grants across the state.
2) The Main Streets Microgrants will offer grants of $5,000 in four pilot communities in eligible regions (1 per region). These grants have been generously funded by the DTE Energy Foundation.

The Bridge Builders Project began with a pilot in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The microgrant program launched was intended to encourage the acts of creativity, selflessness, and connection that we were seeing in Michigan in response to the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we have an opportunity to re-emerge from the pandemic as co-creators of the future we want to see. We invite Michigan residents to imagine a future for their communities where trust and belonging thrive, individuals’ well-being is valued, and diversity and culture are celebrated community assets.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

Host: Morgan Fabry, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, FEMA 

 

Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

 

EMA has recently launched the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to assist local communities as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The BRIC program aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and towards research-supported, proactive investment in community resilience.

Join the League as we host FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, Morgan Fabry, for a program overview and to discuss the benefits and key elements of the newly developed BRIC Program.

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments #11

Host: Michigan Department of Treasury

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Counties, and the County Road Association of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the 11th joint webinar, “Tools and Resources for Local Governments”, formerly known as “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”

Topics will include updates on the CARES Act grants, Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) grant, recreational marijuana payments, the American Rescue Act, and cybersecurity for local governments.

Finance for the Non-Finance Municipal Official

Host: Anthony Minghine, Deputy Executive Director & COO, Michigan Municipal League

 

Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

 

No matter what your role in local government, you are impacted by numerous budget and finance issues every day.  The goal of this session is to help non-finance professionals better understand the complicated world of municipal finance. We will cover many of the finance-related issues that local officials face in any local government.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding that will help them be more effective no matter what their role.

 

 

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments #10

Host: Michigan Department of Treasury

 

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Department of Treasury presented the tenth joint webinar, “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”  Topics include an overview of the Michigan Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference and information regarding the requirements for single audits. 

Jacqueline K. Noonan Receives Honorary Life Membership Award

Michigan Municipal League is pleased to present Jacqueline K. Noonan, former mayor of Utica, with the Honorary Life Membership Award. Among Noonan's many accomplishments, she was the first female and longest serving mayor in Utica's history. She was also known as the "architect of Utica's rebirth."

Congratulations, Jacqueline!

Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot Receives Community Builder Award

Michigan Municipal League is pleased to honor Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell Theriot, Lathrup Village city administrator, with the Community Builder Award. Among Dr. Mitchell Theriot's many accomplishments, she was the city manager for Albion, worked for the Detroit City Council for over a decade, and serves as president of the Women Officials Network Foundation.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell Theriot! 

 

To learn more about the MML's Community Builder Award http://www.mml.org/awards

View our other award winners here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD10nOddWHuaW0siRuWuvAw

Michigan Dept. of Treasury - COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments - Ninth Webinar

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, and Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Department of Treasury presented the ninth joint webinar, “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”  Topics include Economic Forecasting and an update from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) on their Winter Strategies Resource Guide.