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The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC. -
In dairy farming, some things change, some don’t
Published on November 19, 2015
As you look around the area at farms, some changes from times past are evident even from the road. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, county planning is much more important. Technical assistance, education and mapping are important tools for successful county planning. -
School nutrition staff tour Prairie Farms dairy operations
Published on November 19, 2015
The Nov. 5-8, 2015 School Nutrition Association of Michigan Conference in Battle Creek featured a dairy tour coordinated by UDIM. -
The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 1
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 1
Published on November 18, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, the role of county planning is much more important. Public involvement is a major tool for three successful county planning programs. -
Host a “Friendsgiving” celebration this year
Published on November 17, 2015
Try something new and consider hosting your own Friendsgiving meal using locally grown food. -
What does the unemployment rate actually tell us?
Published on November 16, 2015
Unemployment rate reduced to 5 percent in October 2015. How are different segments of our population doing? -
Has the nation reached full employment?
Published on November 13, 2015
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 10-year low in unemployment rate. -
Is the county register of deeds the most important county official?
Published on November 12, 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.