Municipal Lunch & Learn Series
MMDC invites municipal partners across Clare, Isabella, and Osceola counties to participate in our new Municipal Lunch & Learn Series—a three-part program focused on practical insights into key economic development topics.
Each session is designed to equip local leaders with valuable knowledge, provide access to subject matter experts, and create space for meaningful discussion around current challenges and opportunities in our communities.
Event Details:
- Free to attend
- Pre-registration is required; please register for each session individually
- Box lunch provided
- All sessions will be held at the Clare-Gladwin CTE John C. Magnus Center | 3200 S. Clare Avenue - Harrison, MI 48625
- Please note that at this time, we are only able to offer these events in-person only.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Data Centers 101
Thursday, April 30 | 12–2 PM
Learn the fundamentals of data centers, including infrastructure needs, economic impact, and key considerations for local communities.
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Register for the Data Centers 101 Session
Housing TIF
Tuesday, May 26 | 12–1:30 PM
Explore how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) can be used to support housing development and address local housing challenges.
Register for the Housing TIF Session
Elective Pay
Thursday, June 11 | 12–1:30 PM
Understand how elective pay provisions can help municipalities access federal tax credits and funding opportunities.
Registration for the Elective Pay session is coming soon!
While MMDC does not limit attendance, municipalities are encouraged to coordinate participation in accordance with their own policies, procedures, and Open Meetings Act (OMA) requirements.
Sponsorship
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Municipal Lunch & Learn Series, please contact MMDC for more information.