News
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New transportation act allows greater flexibility in street design
Published on December 9, 2015
The new FAST Act allows local engineers and planners to design lanes and configurations with greater flexibility to focus on pedestrians and bicyclists. -
Breaking the cycle of grant funding dependency in economic development
Published on December 8, 2015
Economic development efforts that rely on grant funding to sustain their operations should proactively take steps to reduce their dependency through risk sharing. -
How to approve annual meeting minutes
Published on December 8, 2015
Many groups might be surprised to learn annual meeting minutes don’t have to be approved at the next annual meeting. -
Thirsty for research
Published on December 8, 2015
Malting barley research in Michigan goes from field to glass. -
Michigan counties have several options for administrative structure
Published on December 7, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Learning to grow on foreign soil
Published on December 7, 2015
Growers from Bethany Christian Services’ Hope Farms attend MSU student organic farm Beginning Farmer Workshop -
Michigan 2016 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference announced
Published on December 7, 2015
The February 2016 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference will provide essential elements for those exploring entry into Michigan’s expanding winery industry. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers. -
Michigan’s water strategy: A 30-year plan to manage Michigan’s waters
Published on December 7, 2015
This strategy offers recommendations that will build economic capacity and sustain ecological integrity and protection of these resources. -
Voting procedures: Part 2
Published on December 4, 2015
Voting methods defined for better understanding of parliamentary procedure.