regionalism
A construction crew works with excavators and cranes to install large concrete culvert pipes at a rural worksite surrounded by fields.

Communicators Network Recap: Communicating in a Crisis

Michelle Zdrodowski, Chief Public Affairs officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), provided the featured presentation: Communicating in a Crisis.
Sydney JacksonFeb. 6 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Audience listens to a presenter giving a regional forecast presentation in a conference room with a large screen.

That Happened Fast: 2022 Highlights

Executive Director Amy O'Leary share some of SEMCOG's highlights, achievements, and initiatives from 2022.
Amy O'LearyJan. 9 2023
community and economic development
Employee hands a shopping bag to a customer at a boutique counter with shelves of accessories and décor in the background.

Shop Small Saturday and Local Business Support Every Day

Shop Small Saturday, on November 26 this year, is an opportunity to rally behind and support your favorite local businesses.
Sydney JacksonNov. 22 2022
local government efficiency
Video camera on a tripod recording a person seated on a couch in an indoor setting, with focus on the camera’s display screen.

That’s a Wrap! Communities Meet to Discuss Video Projects throughout the Region

The latest Communicator's Network meeting had spirited conversations primarily focused on the art of video production and visual storytelling.
Sydney JacksonAug. 8 2022
bicycle and pedestrian travel
360‑degree view of a pedestrian bridge at Elizabeth Park in Trenton, overlooking a calm river surrounded by trees, with a map inset on the left showing the trail route and location details under a bright sunny sky.

Trenton named Southeast Michigan’s newest Trail Town

With connection to a 10-20 mile long trail stretching down the Detroit River, Trenton celebrated their recent designation as a Pure Michigan Trail Town!
Tyler KlifmanDec. 13 2021
community and economic development
Aerial view of a riverside city showing a wide river bordered by tree‑covered land on one side and a mix of residential, commercial, and multi‑story buildings on the other, with streets and rooftops visible throughout the foreground.

Shop small Saturday in Southeast Michigan

This Saturday is the 10th Small Business Saturday. This national celebration is an opportunity to support local businesses, especially during the holiday season
Sydney JacksonNov. 23 2021
community and economic development
Promotional image encouraging support for local businesses in Southeast Michigan. The left side shows a person wearing a green shirt and white apron standing in front of a blurred storefront background, with the text “Shop Local Southeast Michigan” and “Thanks for supporting us! — your neighbors.” The right side lists services many local businesses offer, including online ordering, contactless delivery, and curbside pickup, each illustrated with simple icons. A message at the bottom reads, “Small businesses: always there for us. Let’s be there for them,” along with the SEMCOG logo and website.

Shop Local – Southeast Michigan

It is more important than ever to support our neighbors and small businesses. Shopping locally in-store or online ripples throughout our regional economy.
Kevin JohnsonNov. 24 2020