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Free customer service workshops set for October 1, 2013 In Iosco county
Published on September 20, 2013
Customer service workshops set in Iosco county to help educate the community on tools and tactics to improve customer service. -
Be strategic about planning commission training
Published on September 20, 2013
Limited budgets have restricted many communities’ ability to fund professional development for many of their boards and commissions. However, an informed and trained commission is critical to the success of an effective planning commission. -
Suttons Bay Charrette kickstarts rural form-based code
Published on September 18, 2013
The Suttons Bay Charrette provides a strong starting point for a rural form based zoning ordinance. MSU Extension conducting applied research on the applicability of form based zoning in rural areas. -
Suttons Bay Charrette focuses on undeveloped subdivisions
Published on September 18, 2013
Many subdivisions and site-condo remain with empty lots in Suttons Bay Township – the same as in many parts of Michigan. This reflects a change in tastes for the type of housing and neighborhoods many now want. -
School lunches can include local food, be healthy and be waste-free too!
Published on September 17, 2013
There are many locally available foods that can add healthy options and a little zing to back to school lunch options. -
Finding a sustainable cup of coffee
Published on September 13, 2013
To obtain a more sustainable cup of coffee consider: what kind of coffee to purchase, where to purchase it, how it was brewed, how to consume it, and how to dispose of it. -
Farmers markets still going strong through fall 2013
Published on September 13, 2013
Even though school has started and Halloween candy is visible in stores, farmers markets and farm stands are still going strong. Many are open through the end of October and others are even later. They are great locations to get fall produce. -
Public relations and communicating your community garden message
Published on September 12, 2013
A communications plan tailored to the specific needs of your community garden organization can reinforce dedication and pride of ownership and place by participants. -
Prepare for emergency situations by joining America’s PreparAthon!
Published on September 11, 2013
On September 5, 2013 during National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a nationwide, community-based initiative to increase emergency preparedness. -
Enhancing Michigan’s amazing network of recreational trails: Part 2
Published on September 10, 2013
A coalition of over 75 northern Michigan businesses, governments, and agencies are working together to create tools to assist trail users in finding and enjoying Michigan’s incredible trail system.