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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. -
Community meals create opportunities for social entrepreneurship and action
Published on April 25, 2012
The simple act of sharing a meal with a group of like-minded people is creating stronger community ties and generating resources to support causes such as hunger alleviation and local sustainable farming. -
Review what employees learned at offsite workshops to retain information and build confidence
Published on April 20, 2012
Building on what we learn is only possible if employer and employees together talk about what was learned. Try it! -
Economic Gardening: A Tool to Develop Local Business Leaders
Published on April 20, 2012
The 10th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference to be held in Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 12-13 -
School gardening workshops
Published on April 13, 2012
Make learning real, fun, and outside with a school or community garden. -
Learn what is safe and legal to burn outdoors
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan residents are urged to exercise caution when burning outdoors and to make sure that when and what they are burning complies with state laws and local ordinances. -
Prepare yourself and family members for severe weather and other natural disasters
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan is among the states most at risk for severe weather disasters, and residents are urged to prepare themselves, especially those with young children, pets and family members with disabilities, so they are ready when disaster strikes. -
Facilitative leadership is everyone’s responsibility
Published on April 5, 2012
MSU Extension’s Community Engagement and Leadership Development team helps leaders learn and practice facilitative leadership skills. -
Farm to school is thriving in northwest Michigan
Published on April 4, 2012
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems offers funding for farm to school planning or implementation. -
Wayne County population changes
Published on March 28, 2012
Wayne County must plan for a future of limited and/or no population growth.