Local Government Events

With just three months to go, we’re continuing our World Cup theme with a timely and global perspective! Please join us at RAPIO on Friday, March 27, to hear from Professor Adrian James, interim dean of the College of Management at Park University.

Professor James will share her unique perspective, having lived in Qatar during World Cup preparations and conducted research focused on global perspectives. She will share insights on:

The First Suburbs Coalition meeting will take place Friday, July 17, 2026. The location will be announced closer to the meeting. A light breakfast will be served during networking at 8 a.m. The program will take place from 8:30 - 10 a.m. There is no cost for this event, but registration is requested. 

If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you.

The two-day grant management class is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines. As such, in this class you'll learn how to manage your federal, state or local government grants in accordance with laws and mandatory compliance guidelines.

If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you.

The two-day grant management class is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines. As such, in this class you'll learn how to manage your federal, state or local government grants in accordance with laws and mandatory compliance guidelines.

Please join us for the Regional Workforce Intelligence Network quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be held hybrid in MARC's Lewis & Clark Room and on Zoom.

RWIN members are invited to hear presentations and contribute to discussions on the region’s economy and labor market. RWIN Members will receive individual meeting invitations. An agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.

Hybrid format: limited attendees in MARC’s Board Room with a remote option via Zoom.

Join us as we gather one last time before the 2026 World Cup begins. Hear important updates and information on safety and security and other resources for your community. Participants will be encouraged to share any updates from their communities as well as we look forward to the tournament in June 2026.

Lunch will be served. 

Please join us for the Regional Workforce Intelligence Network quarterly meeting, held virtually.

RWIN members are invited to hear presentations and contribute to discussions on the region’s economy and labor market. RWIN Members will receive individual meeting invitations. An agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.

Hybrid format: limited attendees in MARC’s Board Room with a remote option via Zoom.

The First Suburbs Coalition meeting will take place Friday, July 17, 2026. The location will be announced closer to the meeting. A light breakfast will be served during networking at 8 a.m. The program will take place from 8:30 - 10 a.m. There is no cost for this event, but registration is requested.