MGFOA Fall Training Institute

MGFOA’s Annual Conference and Annual Meeting

The Fall Training Institute brings Michigan’s public finance community together each September for education, networking, recognition, association business, and professional connection.

MGFOA’s Largest Annual Gathering

The Fall Training Institute is MGFOA’s annual conference and annual meeting. Held in mid to late September, the Institute moves around the State of Michigan and brings together public finance professionals, Associate Members, speakers, sponsors, and association leaders.

The Institute offers a broader and more immersive experience than a one-day event, combining technical and best-practice education with leadership development, wellness programming, networking, recognition, and MGFOA association business.

For many members, the Fall Training Institute is the signature MGFOA experience of the year.

MGFOA Fall Training Institute attendees

Looking for This Year’s Fall Training Institute Details?

Dates, location, agenda, CPE information, hotel details, special events, annual meeting information, and registration are posted on the MGFOA events calendar when available.

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What to Expect

The Fall Training Institute combines education, networking, recognition, and association leadership in one multi-day event.

Multi-Day Conference

Monday Through Wednesday

The Institute typically runs from Monday through Wednesday, giving attendees time for deeper learning, networking, and association engagement.

Statewide Rotation

Hosted Across Michigan

The event moves around the State of Michigan, creating opportunities for members from different regions to participate and connect.

Annual Meeting

Business Meeting and Elections

The Fall Training Institute includes MGFOA’s annual business meeting and elections, giving members an opportunity to participate in association governance.

Fall Training Institute conference session
Fall Training Institute networking event
Fall Training Institute banquet and awards recognition

More Education. More Connection. More MGFOA.

The Fall Training Institute includes technical and best-practice programming similar to the Spring Seminar, with additional opportunities for soft-skill development, wellness, networking, recognition, and association engagement.

• Accounting, budgeting, reporting, audit, and compliance topics

• Technical and best-practice training sessions

• Panels, presentations, and keynote-style sessions<

• Soft-skill, leadership, and communication development

• Wellness-focused sessions and member engagement activities

• Networking with Public Sector and Associate Members

• Annual business meeting and elections

• Banquet, awards, and member recognition

Signature Fall Institute Experiences

Beyond the education sessions, the Fall Training Institute includes many of MGFOA’s most anticipated annual activities.

Member Connection

New Member Networking Breakfast

Newer members have an opportunity to meet association leaders, connect with peers, and learn how to make the most of their MGFOA involvement.

Networking

President's Reception and Monday Night Social

The Institute includes informal and hosted networking opportunities where attendees can reconnect, meet new colleagues, and build relationships.

Recognition

Annual Banquet and Awards

MGFOA recognizes members, leaders, and award recipients during the annual banquet and related recognition activities.

Wellness

Fitness Challenge

The Fitness Challenge adds a wellness-focused element to the Institute and encourages members to stay active while participating in the conference experience.

Governance

Annual Business Meeting

Members participate in association business, hear updates, and take part in elections and other important MGFOA governance activities.

Full Experience

Education and Community

The Institute is both a professional development event and a community-building experience for Michigan’s public finance profession.

MGFOA members networking at Fall Training Institute

Who Attends?

• Finance directors, treasurers, accountants, budget officers, and public finance staff

• Professionals from cities, villages, townships, counties, libraries, and other public entities

• Associate Members and professional partners who support Michigan public finance

• Speakers, sponsors, association leaders, and committee volunteers

• New, emerging, and experienced public finance professionals from across the state

Annual Meeting and Elections

The Fall Training Institute serves as MGFOA’s annual meeting. Members receive association updates, participate in business matters, and take part in elections and other governance activities.

This makes the Institute not only a training conference, but also an important moment for member engagement and the continued direction of the association.

Join Us at the Next Fall Training Institute

Visit the MGFOA events calendar for current Fall Training Institute dates, location, agenda, CPE information, special events, hotel details, annual meeting information, and registration.

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