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Are all workers “knowledge workers”? New Economy knowledge workers - Part 1
Published on October 10, 2017
Who are knowledge workers? Comparison of old and new economy “knowledge workers”. -
Economic benefits of knowledge workers: New Economy knowledge workers - Part 2
Published on October 10, 2017
Knowledge workers have an economic benefit in rural and urban communities. -
Knowledge workers can't be supervised: New Economy knowledge workers - Part 3
Published on October 10, 2017
The evolution of the “knowledge worker” to the “learning worker”. -
Traditional lending problems got you down? There may be other options
Published on October 9, 2017
Great Lakes Energy’s Economic Development Loan Program might be the option for your business financing need. -
Outdoor recreation is important to Michigan’s communities, economy and future
Published on October 2, 2017
Outdoor Industry Association provides state-by-state reporting on the impact of outdoor recreation on jobs, wages, and tax revenue. -
October is National Planning Month
Published on October 2, 2017
National Community Planning Month is a time to celebrate your community, learn about local planning initiatives, and get involved in making your community even better place to live, work, learn, and play -
Forming community partnerships to identify economic development opportunities
Published on October 1, 2017
This Michigan State University Extension program is providing the essential leadership and organizational training that will allow communities to come together. -
Helping small communities dream big for the future
Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant’s Sustainable Small Harbors Project has enabled six communities with public harbors to do in-depth self-assessments. -
Cheboygan County road construction loan program
Published on September 8, 2017
First county in Michigan to create newly authorized program to loan money to townships for road construction -
Forestry industry in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula
Published on September 6, 2017
Sound forest management practices lead to increased forest tree volume, and substantial contributions to the economy in the northern Lower Peninsula.