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University internships benefit students and employers: Part 1
Published on December 18, 2012
Students and employers may find mutual benefits through a variety of college internships widely available today. -
The 2012 wildfire season broke many Michigan and national records
Published on December 18, 2012
The nation saw record drought conditions, high temperatures, devastating hurricanes and wildfires this past year. Michigan was not exempt from many of these disturbing trends. -
SCORE helps new entrepreneurs operate like seasoned professionals
Published on December 18, 2012
SCORE chapters enlist retired business professionals with decades of experience is several facets of opening, operating and expanding businesses to help new entrepreneurs. -
New program can assist in community development done right
Published on December 18, 2012
Redevelopment Ready Communities program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has program to implement best practices to help ensure successful development and redevelopment in communities. -
Smartphone apps can assist in disaster situations
Published on December 18, 2012
Smartphone users can download a variety of disaster-related apps to be better prepared for emergencies and local or national disasters. -
How to be successful with your New Year’s Resolution
Published on December 18, 2012
Forget willpower – reaching your goal means retraining your brain to form new habits. -
Michigan employers can set up student internships now: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2012
It’s not too late for employers to establish new internships for 2013, or to look ahead for 2014. -
Businesses, community need to join up care for trees and plants in commercial districts
Published on December 18, 2012
Attractive landscaping with plantings, flowers, and street trees is important in the creation of vibrant urban spaces. With city budgets dwindling communities and business groups must work together to ensure plants and trees are well maintained. -
University outreach programs can play a key role in urban redevelopment
Published on December 18, 2012
Universities such as MSU, UM and Wayne State have active outreach programs that can help in community redevelopment and other areas -
Community food policy council: Getting started
Published on December 17, 2012
Communities interested in starting a food policy council often begin with a food charter or a community food assessment.