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Energy Collaboration Nets $30M for Detroit and Michigan

Energy Collaboration Nets $30M for Detroit and MichiganApril 21, 2010 Michigan been awarded $30 million in federal energy funds, Vice President Joe Biden announced today. The funds are part of the Department of Energy's Retrofit Ramp-Up Initiative, and Michigan's award is the second largest in the country. The award is the result of a unique collaboration between the State, its two largest cities and the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office -- a project of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance,…See More
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Farmington Hills Accepting Applications for Millennial Representative

The City of Farmington Hills is seeking an 18 to 35-year-old resident to represent the community on the Millennial Mayors Congress, a regional partnership of City officials and young leaders from 21 Metro Detroit communities. Farmington Hills was a founding member of the group, which was formed in June 2009 to improve inter-governmental cooperation and engage the next generation of leaders in decisions impacting the region.“We need to make metro Detroit attractive to talented young people,”…See More
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Census Field Planning & Organizing Workshop at Detroit - TBD

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February 3, 2010 from 9am to 4:30pm
Michigan Voice and the Michigan Nonprofit Association are bringing Wellstone Action to Flint and Detroit to put on a Census Field Planning Workshop & Organizing Training. Wellstone Action provides excellent trainings, this is a great opportunity to learn from experts!The trainings are free and lunch will be provided! Please RSVP by Friday, January 29th, COB.…See More
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Millennial Representative Meet-up at Sajo's of Roseville

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February 2, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Millennial Representatives:Gather Tuesday, February 2 to discuss Millennial Rep action in the lead up to the next full Congress meeting (May 22), meet recently appointed representatives and strengthen existing relationships with your fellow representatives.Hosted by Roseville Millennial Reps. Emily Snider and Charles Frontera.Interested others are welcome to attend.There will be light refreshments.Please RSVP by January 28 to sharon@suburbsalliance.orgSee More
Sharon is attending Millennial Mayors Congress's event Jan 21, 2010
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Sharon and Michael Strugala are now friends Jan 14, 2010
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Roosevelt Institute Fall Policy Workshop at Michigan State University Detroit Center

November 13, 2009 at 1pm to November 14, 2009 at 5pm
The 2009 Midwest Fall Policy Workshop brings students from across the region together for an exciting day of creativity, learning, networking, and innovative ideas. Held at the Michigan State University Detroit Center, the Midwest’s fall event will give Roosevelt Institute Campus Network members the opportunity to take the next step in policy development toward the regional initiative: Midwest v2.0: New Innovations, Re-energized Workforce, Sustainable Future.Experts in the new economy public…See More
sandra yu, Thomas R. Zerafa, Christopher Terry and another member are attending Sharon's event Nov 5, 2009
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Roosevelt Institute Fall Policy Workshop at Michigan State University Detroit Center

November 13, 2009 at 1pm to November 14, 2009 at 5pm
The 2009 Midwest Fall Policy Workshop brings students from across the region together for an exciting day of creativity, learning, networking, and innovative ideas. Held at the Michigan State University Detroit Center, the Midwest’s fall event will give Roosevelt Institute Campus Network members the opportunity to take the next step in policy development toward the regional initiative: Midwest v2.0: New Innovations, Re-energized Workforce, Sustainable Future.Experts in the new economy public…See More
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Roosevelt Institute Fall Policy Workshop at Michigan State University Detroit Center

November 13, 2009 at 1pm to November 14, 2009 at 5pm
The 2009 Midwest Fall Policy Workshop brings students from across the region together for an exciting day of creativity, learning, networking, and innovative ideas. Held at the Michigan State University Detroit Center, the Midwest’s fall event will give Roosevelt Institute Campus Network members the opportunity to take the next step in policy development toward the regional initiative: Midwest v2.0: New Innovations, Re-energized Workforce, Sustainable Future.Experts in the new economy public…See More
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Energy Collaboration Nets $30M for Detroit and Michigan

Energy Collaboration Nets $30M for Detroit and Michigan
April 21, 2010



Michigan been awarded $30 million in federal energy funds, Vice President Joe Biden announced today. The funds are part of the Department of Energy's Retrofit Ramp-Up Initiative, and Michigan's award is the second largest in the country. The award is the result of a unique collaboration between the State, its two largest cities and the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office -- a…
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Posted on April 22, 2010 at 12:46pm

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Farmington Hills Accepting Applications for Millennial Representative

The City of Farmington Hills is seeking an 18 to 35-year-old resident to represent the community on the Millennial Mayors Congress, a regional partnership of City officials and young leaders from 21 Metro Detroit communities. Farmington Hills was a founding member of the group, which was formed in June 2009 to improve inter-governmental cooperation and engage the next generation of leaders in decisions impacting the region.…

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Posted on March 22, 2010 at 5:01pm

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Getting to Consensus in the Congress

When the Millennial Mayors Congress came together in June, the city officials and young leaders at the table made a conscious decision to take a different approach to problem solving. Rather than use traditional majority-rule to make decisions, MMC delegates created a consensus-driven forum in which open dialogue is encouraged and each voice at the table equally weighted.



Step one was deciding on a new approach. Step two was implementing it—considerably more ambitious. The Congress… Continue

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 3:15pm

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