News and Events

Lakes to Land Regional Initiative for Manistee and Benzie Counties
Lakes to Land Regional Initiative for Manistee and Benzie counties will be discussed at two upcoming meetings, May 23rd in Onekama and 24th in Frankfort.

Job Posting: Regional Planner
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments seeks a highly motivated, organized, and team-oriented professional to assist our Regional Planning and Community Development Department.

Placemaking Summit - May 21 - Traverse City & Petoskey
This year's Summit is designed to inspire local implementation of practices that make our communities distinctive, economically viable, accessible, and visually pleasing.

Governor and Chief Strategist Call Northwest Michigan a Model for the State
Governor Rick Snyder said regional efforts in northern Michigan can help the area be a leader in the state. Chief strategist Bill Rustem said the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is a model for the type of collaboration regions need to be successful.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Local Governments Manual Available
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is pleased to announce the release of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Practices and Policies for Local Governments manual. This manual can help governments with the process of planning and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy possibilities.

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Receives National Energy Efficiency Honors
The National Association of Development Organizations awarded the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments its regional Innovation Award for an energy saving program for local governments.

Community Growth Grants Announced for 2012
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG), in partnership with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, announced this year’s recipients of Community Growth Grants Tuesday evening at the Grand Vision Your Action event.