MSU Center for Community and Economic Development

We're pleased to welcome Regina Bell, Chief Policy Officer at the Council of Michigan Foundations, to the REI Transformation Panel at the 2026 Innovate Michigan! Summit.

Bell brings 20+ years of policy leadership across philanthropy, state government, and the private sector - including roles with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and former Michigan Governor's office.
MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register: https://reicenter.org/events/2026-innovate-michigan-summit-reis-strategic-next-steps

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 The Innovate Michigan! Summit 2026 is coming up on July 9th in East Lansing! The Summit is a day-long event focused on innovative economic development in Michigan's distressed regions.
Register here: https://events.engage.msu.edu/innovate26

Join CEDAM on June 25 from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EDT for a discussion on emerging construction options. Learn what developers and municipal leaders should consider when exploring modular and 3D-printed housing, including lessons learned and potential benefits.
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Emerging Construction Options: What Makes Sense for Your Development? | CEDAM In our next Strategies & Solutions series webinar, join CEDAM for a discussion around Emerging Construction Options: What makes sense for your development? The Association of Builders and Contractors reported that construction prices surged in April, up 6.2 % to start off the year. That’s in a...

Thank you to REI’s 2026 Innovate Michigan! Summit moderators for your willingness to help guide meaningful conversations on July 9 at the Kellogg Conference Center. Your expertise will help keep sessions focused, elevate key insights, and support thoughtful dialogue on building stronger, more resilient communities across Michigan.
MSU University Outreach and Engagement
Register: https://events.engage.msu.edu/Registrations/Register/3599