News
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What does placemaking mean for me and my community?
Published on May 14, 2012
Communities that embrace and actively apply concepts that support a strong sense of place will experience a robust economic viability, as people will choose to live, work and establish their businesses within and around that community. -
“Mission” and “vision:” explore the difference
Published on May 8, 2012
Understanding the difference between mission and vision is critical to the formation of a goal, group or project. -
New economy tourism is about authenticity, green practices and sustainability
Published on May 8, 2012
Meet the demands of new economy tourism with these ten tips. -
Is there a hoophouse in your future?
Published on May 8, 2012
Hoophouses are becoming a popular way for gardeners and vegetable farmers to extend our Michigan growing season. -
Department of Labor withdraws proposed regulations for young hired farm workers
Published on May 4, 2012
The decision to withdraw the rule, including provisions to define the “parental exemption,” was made in response to thousands of comments expressing concerns about the effect of the proposed rules on small family-owned farms. -
There’s still time to comply with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act
Published on April 30, 2012
Local governments with established planning commissions were required to make many changes with the passage of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act in 2008 – one of which is the adoption of a new planning commission ordinance. -
Regional food hub guide equips entrepreneurs with useful resources
Published on April 30, 2012
A new guide for food entrepreneurs, their supporters, those interested in starting food hubs and food hub operators seeking to expand their operations has just been released. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The first part of this series outlines shoreline zoning ordinance goals and common provisions. -
Online Business Planning Tools Researched and Recommended - Part 1
Published on April 25, 2012
The internet is a blessing and a curse when it comes to research. The blessing obviously is all the great info out there. The bad news is how does anyone sort through all the items to focus on what can help. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information.