Michigan Municipal League

For those attending Convention next week, be sure to pick up an exclusive commemorative pin from Michigan Municipal League Foundation! #MMLConv

The League has been named a Michigan Top Workplace for the third year in a row! We are grateful to Top Workplaces for this honor and Energage for aiding in this data-driven award process. This award is incredibly meaningful to us because it's based upon positive employee feedback given through a confidential, research-backed survey. Our employees go above and beyond in their roles serving our members across Michigan. It is our top priority to honor their efforts and empower them in the workplace. You can read more about this achievement in our press release here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z53rH0

MI Funding Hub's latest resource is here to give you the tools you need to succeed in every step of the grant writing process. ?? The brand-new grant basics toolkit contains a How-To Grant Guide as well as a range of templates, checklists, and guides designed to help you effectively plan, apply for, and manage grant projects. From crafting a compelling narrative to budgeting and reporting, these tools are built to simplify the grant process and enhance your proposal’s impact. Access the toolkit here: https://hubs.la/Q02YYsXt0 Want to learn more about the Grant Basics Toolkit? Be sure to register for the MI Funding Hub Webinar tomorrow, November 21, at 10 am EST. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02YYphl0 #resources #grantwriting #funding #toolkit

What's the key to creating a thriving community? Focusing on the human experience in your town. Alpena is a great example of how small programs can have big results. Thank you so much?to Mayor Cindy Johnson, City Manager Rachel Smolinski, and DDA Executive?Director Anne Gentry for showing us around your beautiful city. #WeLoveWhereYouLive #Mayor #Manager #DDA #VisitAlpena #Downtown #Alpena #Placemaking #Community #Murals #Project #Development?

How will last Tuesday's #election results impact your community? Tune in to today's Live with the League show to get a thorough post election recap from our State and Federal Affairs team. ??? During the show, you can drop any questions you may have into the Zoom Q&A or comment on the Facebook Live broadcast! The show starts at 12 pm EST. Watch on FB Live or join via zoom here: https://hubs.la/Q02XPVCZ0

Calling all #accountants: The League is hiring! Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team who cares as well? We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. The League's Senior Accountant requires a mix of technical accounting skills, analytical abilities, knowledge of accounting principles, and interpersonal competencies. Learn more about this position and apply here: https://hubs.la/Q02W-3990 #Hiring

Our latest publication of The Review is here! The Fall issue covers a wide range of interesting topics including the Michigan Municipal League 2024 Impact Report, Convention 2024 highlights, and more! You can access the magazine here: https://hubs.la/Q02WSVmz0

You may already be aware that MI Funding Hub is an indispensable resource for Michigan municipalities. But did you know that the website is also award winning? We are pleased to announce that the MI Funding Hub website has won three separate Davey Awards We received the following: ??Website: Best Visual Appeal Aesthetic, Silver ??Website: Government, Silver ??Website: Best Home Page, Silver These international awards focus exclusively on honoring outstanding creative work from the best small teams/agencies from across the world. Thank you to the CRIMSON Agency for your thoughtful design on this project! Check out MI Funding Hub here: https://hubs.la/Q02Wj4810 #websitedesign #awards #funding

#WebinarAlert As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about your goals for the new year. Are you interested in going back to advance your higher education? The CMU and MML partnership program is the perfect opportunity for you! Michigan Municipal League employees, members’ employees, members’ elected officials, their spouses, and dependents under age 24 can save 15 percent on tuition on Central Michigan University’s online bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs. You can learn more about this incredible program at our webinar on November 14 at 12:15 p.m. EST. Ready for more details on this amazing program? Register for the webinar here: https://hubs.la/Q02VQZ040

Local elections are quickly approaching, and, at the League, we want to make sure our members have everything they need to be prepared! The League Membership Directory (previously the Directory of Michigan Municipal Officials) questionnaire has moved to the League Portal. Learn how to manage your community’s roster of individuals this Thursday, Oct. 24, at 12 p.m., with a short demo on adding, removing, and editing each person affiliated with your community. There's still time to register! More details about the event and registration can be found here: https://hubs.la/Q02VmvGZ0