Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Workshop explores tools to build strong communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hosting a Community Development Workshop on October 27 in Brighton.
“This workshop is a golden opportunity for economic developers and local officials to learn about all the tools available to facilitate strong communities,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “Putting Michigan’s economic and community development tools to work can help make communities more attractive to residents, visitors, employers and employees.”
The Community Development Block Grant workshop registration is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room of Brighton City Hall, located at 200 North First Street in Brighton.The cost to attend is $40, which includes lunch.
The workshop will focus on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant administration, including federal laws and regulations. Attendees will learn about environmental review, Uniform Relocation Act, labor standards, record keeping requirements and more. First-time grantees or those looking to apply for a grant in the next two years are highly encouraged to attend.
For more information or to register for the workshop, visit www.michiganbusiness.org/CATworkshop.
About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit www.MichiganBusiness.org. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at www.michigan.org. Join the conversation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn, and Twitter.
