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    Opening Doors to Careers: Wayne County Manufacturing Day Connects Students with Manufacturing Opportunities

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    The 2030 Census Could Look Different: What Communities Should Know

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    October 28, 2026 – Southeast Michigan Communicators Network

    SEMCOG will present highlights and case studies from throughout the region featuring various arts and cultural installations
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    October 29, 2026 – Member Meetup: Gordie Howe International Bridge

    Join SEMCOG staff to walk to the halfway point of the Gordie Howe bridge!
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    November 4, 2026 – Southeast MI Active Transportation Committee

    The Southeast MI Active Transportation Committee will meet virtually to discuss progress on implementing the Region’s shared Bicycle and…
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    Shining a Light on Regional Leaders

    The 19th annual Shining Light Regional Leadership Awards recognized Robert Riney, Laura Grannemann, Jeremiah Steen, and Dan Austin for their commitment to…
    Naheed HuqOct. 26 2026
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    Opening Doors to Careers: Wayne County Manufacturing Day Connects Students with Manufacturing Opportunities

    SEMCOG partnered with Wayne County Manufacturing Day to connect Dearborn students with modern manufacturing careers through a hands-on MacLean-Fogg tour.
    Grant BrooksOct. 19 2026
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    Legislative Policy Platform Task Force Reviews Priorities, Discusses Policies

    SEMCOG’s Legislative Policy Platform Task Force reviewed draft priorities for the 2027-2028 legislative session, advancing recommendations on housing,…
    Nikki HartleyOct. 12 2026
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    This fall, be a champion for transportation safety

    Fall has arrived; the days are getting shorter and SEMCOG is launching its fall traffic safety education blitz on Monday, October 26. We…
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    Regional Update

    October 20 – Roundabout Story Tool Launched; Gordie Howe Bridge Member Meetup; Shared Prosperity Data Update; First Disbursement of…
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    October 6 – The 2030 Census Could Look Different: What Communities Should Know; Member Survey open until October 14; Experience Marysville.
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