Governor Rick Snyder Talks with MLGMA Members in St. Joseph
More than 100 municipal leaders from throughout Michigan as well as several media representatives attended Gov. Rick Snyder’s speech in St. Joseph at the annual Michigan Local Government Management Association's summer conference. For highlights of the governor’s speech, read the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Matt Bach, mbach@mml.org. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Official Treasury Certification for EVIP/Revenue Sharing Released – The Department of Treasury has made information on the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) available on their website at www.michigan.gov/treasury. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Summer Minnick, sminnick@mml.org. MORE>
Michigan Association of Mayors
Summer Workshop Registration Now Available!
MDOT Announces 2013 Federal Program Application Deadlines
Federal Update
Tiger Grants and Rural Communities Webinar – A free webinar designed to assist rural communities with preparing to submit applications for the recently announced third round of TIGER grants will be held on Wednesday, August 3, at 2 pm. In order to participate, interested persons must RSVP by 5 pm on August 2. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Congressional Inaction Shuts Down FAA Projects
Senator Boxer Introduces "MAP-21" Transportation Funding Proposal
Federal Grant Opportunities
Elimination of COPS Program Funding
Transportation Funding Cut 34% Under Proposed House Bill
Homeland Security Budget Slashed
Support CDBG!
Rural
Development Solid Waste Grants Available
21st Century Communities
 Economic Gardening Workshops – A series of free workshops will be held across the state this September to explore the concepts behind "economic gardening." These workshops, hosted by the Small Business Association of Michigan, MEDC, MSHDA, and Public Policy Associates will also explore Michigan’s plans for making economic gardening part of the state's overall economic development strategy, as well as discuss how local officials can partner with the state to strengthen support for local growth-oriented companies. Read more at the League’s 21c3 blog. Contact: Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Bicycle Infrastructure and Collaboration Grants Available
Walkability Rankings Published
Transportation, Livability and Public Perceptions
"Third Places" Are For Rural Communities Too!
Sirolli Entrepreneur Training Available
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