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Demonstrate your school garden’s environmental commitment
Published on August 17, 2015
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program offers verification for school gardens and farms. -
Tangible economic development takes time and must be ongoing to be successful: Part one
Published on August 17, 2015
As with any long term vision and strategy, economic development is a long term ongoing process that takes time, work, investment, and leadership. -
Managing conflict: Three key components
Published on August 17, 2015
Preserve the relationship, create safety and develop a shared purpose. -
Teff is a healthy wheat alternative
Published on August 17, 2015
Mostly grown in the horn of Africa, this grain is gaining appeal in the United States, primarily due to its suitability for those suffering from gluten intolerance. -
Urban farms need financially sound business models to be truly sustainable
Published on August 17, 2015
Before launching an urban farm, the producer should consider the effect of scale along with substantial production risks. Expect small, single digit returns on their investment with the need for development of an appropriate business strategy. -
Travel trends: Opportunity and challenge
Published on August 17, 2015
"A strong place brand helps a place compete in the global marketplace." Chris Fair, Futurist and President of Resonance Consultancy -
So you want to be your own boss but don’t know what to do next?
Published on August 14, 2015
Every community has various resources available to help entrepreneurs. All you have to do is seek them out. -
Getting started on pedestrian friendly streets
Published on August 14, 2015
Using the A/B grid to prioritize and focus efforts on pedestrian streets. -
Does your community have a tool library?
Published on August 14, 2015
Tool Libraries around the country and world make tools of all kinds available to residents in need of all types of tools. -
Is your community ready for the next opportunity? Part 1
Published on August 14, 2015
Developing a local team is a proactive, economical and collaborative strategy for successful economic development growth and attraction.