- Date: April 14, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Networking lunch begins at 12:00 p.m.)
- Location: SEMCOG offices, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1400, Detroit, MI 48226
Breakfast and lunch provided
Attendees will learn the basics of utilizing SEMCOG resources at this orientation session, which is designed for newly elected officials and those wishing to become more engaged with SEMCOG. Get a comprehensive overview of SEMCOG resources and services available to members and how they can benefit your local community. The session will be a great opportunity to network with your peers from around the region and with SEMCOG's leadership and staff.
Agenda:
- Introductions/overview of SEMCOG
- SEMCOG's standing committees and current task forces
- Panel Discussion: SEMCOG data, technical assistance, and other member services
- Panel Discussion: Grant funding opportunities
- Regional legislative priorities
- SEMCOG public education campaigns--designed for you to share with residents
- What to expect from SEMCOG member events--including General Assembly meetings, "SEMCOG University" programming, and member meet-ups around the region
- SEMCOG's communication opportunities including website, Regional Update newsletter, social media, and member visits
- Networking lunch with SEMCOG staff
For meeting information, contact Susan Stefanski, Specialist, SEMCOG Membership.
For registration assistance, e-mail SEMCOG at register@semcog.org or call (313) 961-4266.
Parking information
Parking Validation: Bring your vehicle license plate number to SEMCOG. DO NOT PAY using the QR code in the garage
Meeting attendees parking at the 1 State Street Parking Garage (also known as the 1001 Woodward Garage) enter/exit using a pay-by-plate system – without a credit card. If there is a sign saying Badge Holders Only, or Lot Full, and attendant is present, tell them you are there for a SEMCOG meeting and that parking has been reserved. SEMCOG guests should disregard signage posted in the garage with instructions for visitors to scan a QR code. Instead, please bring your vehicle license plate number to the SEMCOG welcome/registration desk, where staff will assist you in entering your plate number for validation.
Note: If the State Street structure is full, additional parking is available at One Campus Martius (OCM) garage at 1140 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226 (located one block east of the SEMCOG offices) using the process stated above. When parking at OCM, you may walk around or through the Meridian building and cross Woodward to get to 1001 Woodward and SEMCOG's office. SEMCOG is unable to offer parking validation at other locations.
Transit rides covered for travel to and from SEMCOG meetings
A Dart 24-Hour Regional Pass (or reimbursement) will be issued to SEMCOG meeting attendees using public transit to attend meetings. These passes cover unlimited rides on both SMART and DDOT buses for a 24-hour time span. Customers can ride in any direction to locations in the suburbs and within the city of Detroit. Please see a staff member/meeting host or hostess for transit reimbursement or to acquire a Dart pass for travel to an upcoming meeting.
Please visit SEMCOG’s location webpage for a map of alternative parking locations and driving directions.
See map below.