Author Archives: Caileen Ayers

Ann Arbor, Mich. — For the first time in nearly 20 years, representatives from Michigan’s government, businesses, and nonprofits will embark on a delegation to Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The delegation, led by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), … Read More

May 30, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michigan Municipal League Foundation Announces Letter of Cooperation with State Department to Advance Subnational Diplomacy in Michigan Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met with Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and convened local and state leaders on Mackinac Island to discuss integrating Michigan-specific ideas into foreign … Read More

In January 2021, the Biden-Harris administration introduced the Justice40 Initiative which directs 40% of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments go to  disadvantaged communities that are identified as marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. As of January 2023, new tools have been created to help identify these disadvantaged communities. The Michigan Municipal League and Foundation want to ensure that … Read More

Spring is finally here, and the Michigan Municipal League Foundation is gearing up for an exciting season filled with great programs. Last month, we held our first press conference for MI Water Navigator which you can learn more about here.  This month, we’re focused on our Bridge Builders Microgrants program and why this program makes such an impact across the … Read More

This article was originally published in March/April 2022 issue of The Review, the Michigan Municipal League’s official magazine. To read the full publication, click here.  Leaders in municipalities of all sizes, from very small rural townships and villages to larger, urban areas see the arts as an important element of place. Often, this understanding of the arts is focused on … Read More