MACOMB - In a press conference on Thursday, Mayor Michael Inman along with Macomb Downtown Development Director, Savannah Ballard, announced the launch of a new community calendar onto the City of Macomb website. The calendar will display community events with the support of Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia, Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, Macomb Park District, and Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation.
'Many of us here have heard the same thing for years, 'we never know what is going on Macomb', or 'there's nothing going on in Macomb', even though we know that is not the case,' Mayor Inman said. ' it has been a frustration not only for the City of Macomb but also for our partners for the past 15 years'. Mayor Inman went on to say, 'We have diligently been looking for that one platform, that arrangement, that set up that would allow us to to get that information from all different sources in the community to one location and we believe we have found that in a partnership with a company named 'With'.
This new online platform is designed to automatically collect and display local events hosted by Macomb organizations, businesses, and residents who agree to opt in. Events can also be uploaded manually to the platform. The user-friendly calendar will serve as a central hub, making it easier for residents and visitors to discover upcoming events, stay informed about local happenings, and engage more fully with the community.
Today, the calendar features a selection of city events, including city meetings and lesson registrations. In the months following, the City of Macomb will collaborate with participating groups to expand the calendar to include a broad array of community events.
Local organizations and individuals interested in adding their events to the community calendar are encouraged to contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015 or via email at sballard@cityofmacomb. com to learn how to begin integrating or uploading their activities. The calendar can be found on the City of Macomb website at https://cityofmacomb.com/ or https://community.cityofmacomb. com/macombil
