Local Government Events

This is a two-day course, running July 29-30.

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.

Elected officials are in the midst of a challenging time to be in public service. We are so polarized that no matter what you do and what your motivations, you are likely going to feel beat up. In that setting, it can be hard to accomplish the things that motivated you to run for office in the first place. However, there is good news! There are some basic principles you can implement to operate at a higher level and if you do you will become more successful in accomplishing your agenda.

City and county managers and administrators in the Kansas City metropolitan area come together thro

Becoming an Inclusive Leader is a two-day experiential training designed to empower supervisors and managers with essential skills and knowledge in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Participants will immerse themselves in interactive modules, covering crucial topics such as trust-building, navigating challenging communications, understanding generational diversity, and fostering connections within diverse teams. 
 

Local officials are invited to attend a special briefing on preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City in 2026. The invited audience includes appointed and elected local government leaders, and the agenda will focus on issues that are most relevant to cities and counties.

An agenda will be distributed to registered attendees closer to the event, and topics will include:

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

This is a two-day course, running Sept. 5-6.

If you're ready to learn how to find funding sources and write winning grant proposals, you've come to the right place.  

The grant writing class covers how to write grant proposals start to finish and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities. Federal, state, local and non-governmental, private sector grants are covered. You'll learn everything you need to know to get started writing grants. 

This is a two-day course, running Sept. 5-6.

If you're ready to learn how to find funding sources and write winning grant proposals, you've come to the right place.  

The grant writing class covers how to write grant proposals start to finish and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities. Federal, state, local and non-governmental, private sector grants are covered. You'll learn everything you need to know to get started writing grants. 

The role of leadership is to guide and assist others in becoming more effective and efficient. One key to leadership is the ability to coach others to successfully perform the duties of the job.

Course Objectives

• Identify the reasons for unsuccessful performance
• Recognize coaching opportunities
• Clarify performance expectations
• Prepare for and conduct a coaching discussion
• Build a coaching plan

City and county managers and administrators in the Kansas City metropolitan area come together thro