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In order to prepare for the upcoming year, REI needs your help to decide what topics to solicit Co-Learning Plan authors for. Have an idea for an equitable economic development project? Submit here: msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3d… Outreach&Engagement

Applications are now open for $700,000 in Rural Readiness Grant funds. Letters of intent for the first round of funding are now being accepted. Learn more and apply at michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-ag… Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity Outreach&Engagement

Registration is now open for the 2025 Innovate Michigan! Summit on Thurs Aug 14th, 2025 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI. Learn more and register today: reicenter.org/events/2025-in… Outreach&Engagement

In a recent interview, Amy Hovey, Michigan Housing Director, said economic uncertainty, tariffs and potential federal funding cuts are posing unexpected challenges to affordable housing. Learn more: bridgemi.com/michigan-gover… Bridge Michigan Outreach&Engagement

Workforce shortage persist as one of the most pressing issues facing the country in 2025. This WES brief highlights some of the 2024 federal-and state-level policy reforms. Read the report: knowledge.wes.org/us-report-2024… World Education Services Outreach&Engagement

The USPTO hosts a variety of free educational programming that demystifies intellectual property (IP). Path to a Patent (uspto.gov/about-us/event…) and Trademark Basics Boot Camp (uspto.gov/about-us/event…) are the most popular and offered regularly Outreach&Engagement @USPTO

Register now for the 2025 Innovate Michigan! Summit and join speaker Jon Willow as she presents her Co-Learning Plan findings: Investigating AI’s Role in Enhancing Community-Based Coalition Effectiveness. Scan the QR code to register or visit reicenter.org/events/2025-in….

The Apple Manufacturing Academy — launching this summer — is based in Detroit and open to small- and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Seeking to hire three new key roles for the Academy. The official website for the Academy is now live: 👉 manufacturingacademy.msu.edu

Join Good Jobs First on June 10 at 2 p.m. for a free webinar on how small-and mid-sized cities use incentive programs to ensure incumbent residents participate in and benefit from development projects. Learn more and register: goodjobsfirst.org/webinar-cities… Outreach&Engagement Good Jobs First

Dive into the Spring 2025 CCED Newsletter (Vol. 37)— packed with stories of innovation, resilience, and community impact across Michigan. ced.msu.edu/media/e-newsle… Outreach&Engagement

In order to prepare for the upcoming year, REI needs your help to decide what topics to solicit Co-Learning Plan authors for. Have an idea for an equitable economic development project? Submit here: msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3d… Outreach&Engagement

Register now for the 2025 Innovate Michigan! Summit and join speaker Phillip Olla as he presents his Co-Learning Plan findings: Future-Proofing Detroit – Bringing AI Upskilling to the Neighborhoods. Scan the QR code to register or visit reicenter.org/events/2025-in….

Register for LEAP and PSC's community listening sessions with the links below: Eaton County: pscinc.co/communitysessi… Ingham County: pscinc.co/community-sess… Lansing/East Lansing: pscinc.co/leap-community… Clinton County: pscinc.co/leap-community… LEAP Outreach&Engagement

Michigan State University Data Science department is seeking community partners with potential data science project ideas for their undergraduate capstone course. To learn more, visit: msu-cmse-courses.github.io/cmse495-SS25/S… or email Dr. Colbry at [email protected] Dirk Colbry Outreach&Engagement

The Apple Manufacturing Academy — launching this summer — is based in Detroit and open to small- and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Seeking to hire three new key roles for the Academy. The official website for the Academy is now live: 👉 manufacturingacademy.msu.edu

This episode of Transforming Tomorrow Together explores why national service so important in the United States while discussing AmeriCorps Service. View the episode here: youtu.be/3zno1fjFCro. Outreach&Engagement

MSU Data Science is seeking community partners with potential project ideas for their undergraduate data science capstone course at Michigan State University (MSU) for both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semesters. Learn more: msu-cmse-courses.github.io/cmse495-SS25/S… Outreach&Engagement

Sears once made homeownership more accessible in rural America. Sears mail-order kit homes offered an affordable, build-it-yourself option that boosted local economies. Learn how these homes shaped rural communities in the Midwest: dailyyonder.com/sears-kits-bui… Outreach&Engagement

MSU’s new website, Research for You, reflects impact through stories that highlight how long-term research leads to real-world breakthroughs. Visit the site: msu.edu/researchforyou Outreach&Engagement @MchiganStateU

Register now for the 2025 Innovate Michigan! Summit and join speaker Laura Sigmon as she presents her Co-Learning Plan findings: BuyFlint Initiative – Connecting Local Businesses to Corporate Procurement Opportunities. Scan the QR code to register or visit reicenter.org/events/2025-in…