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Explore upcoming events designed to inform, connect, and strengthen Michigan’s policy community.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 4, 2026
Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Center Issues
A new paper evaluates the issues driving the conversations about bringing hyperscale data centers...
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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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June 8, 2026
Can we Improve Michigan’s Property Tax System?
The Citizens Research Council and Detroit Regional Chamber are teaming to present a series...
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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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August 4, 2026

Lunch and Learn: A Discussion of Data Center Issues

A new paper evaluates the issues driving the conversations about bringing hyperscale data centers to Michigan. It addresses the economic impacts, potential impacts on the electric grid, impacts on water resources, noise pollution, and other potential negative externalities. This event will explain why data center development proposals should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. While data center development brings new risks, it also offers opportunities. Please join the Citizens Research Council in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for a Lunch and Learn discussing data center issues.

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WHERE

Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

August 4, 11:30-1:30

(lunch at noon, presentation to follow)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, JULY 31

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** Lunch will be catered from Two Beards Deli in Grand Rapids. Please contact Anne Wardle at awardle@crcmich.org with any dietary restrictions.

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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WHERE

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

June 8, 2026

Can we Improve Michigan’s Property Tax System?

The Citizens Research Council and Detroit Regional Chamber are teaming to present a series of conversations bringing together business, government, and other thought leaders to share perspectives and inform a property tax reform proposal. Join us Monday, June 8 from...

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WHERE

online and at the Detroit Regional Chamber offices
777 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48226

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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WHERE

BasBlue
110 E. Ferry St., Detroit

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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

2026 Annual Public Policy Dinner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

Digital Sponsorships Available

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