| Information & Events
Growth & Investment Network:
Placemaking Summits Attract Over 300 People,
New Website Launched.
The second annual Placemaking Summit for Northern Michigan, held May 21 in both Traverse City and Petoskey, attracted more than 300 people. The event highlighted state and national experts, provided local examples of best practices, and introduced the newly-created Northern Michigan Community Placemaking Guidebook.
The Summit also included an overview of a new website highlighting placemaking efforts in northern Michigan. That website is now active. CreateMiPlace.org is designed to give communities a better understanding of what placemaking is and how it can be implemented.
CreateMiPlace.org will give communities a quick and easy way to see placemaking stories from communities around the region. Communities will also be able to post stories and information about their placemaking efforts and upload placemaking videos to the website.
Energy Network: 
June 21
Michigan Public Service Commission
Emergency Energy Preparedness Conference
Treetops Resort, Gaylord
The goal of the conference is to assist in the development of local or regional energy assurance plans.
Michigan.gov/mpscleap
June 22 - 24
Michigan Energy Fair
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington
If you want to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Fair exhibits, workshops, and special activities will keep you up to date on the latest in products, policies, and educational/training opportunities. This year GLREA will have a separate exhibit building for non-profit and public organizations that are involved in education, advocacy, and training. www.glrea.org
Food & Farming Network: 
Beets vs. Parsnips...See The Video
A new Food & Farming Network video shows how the Food Corps is encouraging local students to eat healthy, great tasting vegetables. Click on the icon (right) to visit the Food and Farming Network page and see the video.
June 19
Food & Farming Network Council Meeting
2:30 p.m., Grand Traverse Conservation District
1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City
Housing Solutions Network: 
July 17
Housing Solutions Network Meeting
9:00 a.m., Traverse City Michigan Works!
1209 S. Garfield, Traverse City
Conference Room
Natural Resources Network:
June 15
Soil Erosion Permitting 101: Guidelines, Tips,
and Best Practices.
10:00 a.m., Antrim Conservation District Offices
4820 Stover Rd., Bellaire
All aspects of soil erosion permitting, county and state guidelines, and applicable ordinances covered. This is a must-attend event for riparian owners, lake association members, and conservationists.
Please register with the Antrim Conservation District: 231-533-8363. Check antrimcd.com for details.
June 20
Natural Resources Network Meeting
9:00 a.m., Steelcase Room, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
June 26-28
Boardman River Prosperity Plan Community Open Houses
The Open Houses will provide information on the watershed planning process and give area residents an opportunity to ask questions, comment, and learn how to get involved.
June 26, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., Kalkaska County Library
247 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska
June 27, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center
1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City
June 28, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., Ranch Rudolph
6841 Brown Bridge Rd.
Transportation Network: 
June 28
Transit Subcommittee Meeting
4:00 p.m., BATA Transfer Center on Hall Street in Traverse City.
July 3
Transportation Network Meeting
3:30 p.m., NWMCOG offices, 600 E. Front St., Traverse City
Second floor conference room.
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