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Planning directors are multitaskers in small communities
Published on July 24, 2013
Planning directors in small communities perform a variety of roles as both directors and staff. -
Florida food study sheds light on local food purchasing
Published on July 24, 2013
Local foods bring dollars and jobs into local economies. -
County commissioners learn about Great Lakes water levels
Published on July 23, 2013
Mark Breederland, MSU Extension Sea Grant educator, explains causes and impacts of low lake levels to county commissioners in Northern Lower Michigan. -
Hands-on solutions for nonprofit boards
Published on July 23, 2013
A must-have resource for more efficient, effective and successful board development. -
Who are local community advocates and what role do they play in community development?
Published on July 23, 2013
Community advocates are important to urban neighborhood development. These are the people who actually live in the community and have a personal stake in the overall vitality of their community. -
Community economic development: focusing the fundamental effort
Published on July 23, 2013
Communities are concerned about growing their local economy, whether they are doing this individually or as part of a regional approach. -
Tourism marketing return on investment
Published on July 23, 2013
Interpret ROI with care! -
MSU Extension performance audits can help local government improve their operations
Published on July 22, 2013
There is always room for improvement, and in the new economy being at one’s best is paramount. A series of tools are available to help improve planning and zoning programs in Michigan. -
The food systems profile project
Published on July 19, 2013
County-level food systems data for all counties in the North Central Region. -
Leadership is not always about being in charge
Published on July 17, 2013
Great leaders inspire others to accomplish the mission at hand.