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September 30, 2026
2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner- Save the Date
Each year, the Research Council hosts a fundraising dinner that brings together elected officials,...
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September 30, 2026
2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner- Save the Date
Each year, the Research Council hosts a fundraising event that brings together elected officials,...
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September 17, 2025
2025 Annual Public Policy Dinner: Thank You for Your Support!
Over 300 supporters of fact-based, non-partisan public policy gathered at the Suburban Collection Showplace...
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April 24, 2025
Grand Rapids Area Lunch and Learn: A Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan’s Road Program
Join the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for Conversation and Lunch to discuss the...
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September 30, 2026

2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner- Save the Date

Each year, the Research Council hosts a fundraising dinner that brings together elected officials, corporate executives, and community leaders to recognize the importance of our work and honor an outstanding Michigan leader. This year, Citizens Research Council is delighted to...

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The Lansing Center- 333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933

September 30, 2026

2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner- Save the Date

Each year, the Research Council hosts a fundraising event that brings together elected officials, corporate executives, and community leaders to recognize the importance of our work and honor an outstanding Michigan leader. This year, Citizens Research Council is delighted to...

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September 17, 2025

2025 Annual Public Policy Dinner: Thank You for Your Support!

Over 300 supporters of fact-based, non-partisan public policy gathered at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Wednesday, September 17, to honor Former Governor Rick Snyder and Former Senator Debbie Stabenow with the Eugene A. Gargaro Public Service Award.

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BasBlue
110 E. Ferry St., Detroit

April 24, 2025

Grand Rapids Area Lunch and Learn: A Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan’s Road Program

Join the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for Conversation and Lunch to discuss the missing piece in the efforts to fix the roads. CANCELLED You are invited to join us for lunch and hear a unique research presentation examining Michigan’s...

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2025 Annual Public Policy Dinner
Veteran journalist Stephen Henderson moderates a discussion with former Governor Rick Snyder and former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, who were honored for their many years of public service at the dinner.
2016 Annual Public Policy Dinner
Former Michigan Governor John Engler, left, enjoys a light moment with former Governor James Blanchard as honorees and speakers at the inaugural 2016 Public Policy Dinner.
2025 Annual Public Policy Dinner
Esteemed guests from all over Michigan attended the 2025 dinner, celebrating former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and former Governor Rick Snyder.
2025 Annual Public Policy Dinner
The Citizens Research Council’s annual dinners attract people from business, education, non-profits, foundations, media and politics, including current and former legislators representing both sides of the aisle.
2024 Annual Public Policy Dinner
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and former state senator and current MSU Trustee Diane Byrum share a moment at the 2024 Annual Public Policy Dinner at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, honoring Mark Murray and posthumously honoring Dr. Kathy Wilbur.
2023 Annual Public Policy Dinner
Held at the St. Johns Resort in Plymouth, veteran broadcaster Chuck Stokes moderated a panel discussion featuring Eugene Gargaro Jr. Public Service award recipient Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, as well as Dr. Bill Pink, president of Ferris State University; Rose Bellanca, president of Washtenaw Community College; and Dr. Donald Taylor, president of University of Detroit Mercy.
2024 Annual Public Policy Dinner
The Citizens Research Council’s annual dinners attract people from business, education, non-profits, foundations, media and politics, including current and former legislators representing both sides of the aisle.
2016 Annual Public Policy Dinner
Veteran Detroit journalist and broadcaster Chuck Stokes moderates the inaugural Citizens Research Council’s 2016 Annual Public Policy Dinner, celebrating 100 years of the Citizens Research Council and honoring former Michigan Governors James Blanchard and John Engler.
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Throughout the year the Citizens Research Council hosts events that offer our sponsors networking, and varying recognition opportunities.

Upcoming Events with Sponsorship

2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

2027 Annual Public Policy Dinner

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

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