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What to do when the big box store locates near your town
Published on August 17, 2016
There are strategies a business community and individual store owners can and should do to remain successful with the new competition. -
The basics of adaptive reuse
Published on August 15, 2016
Defining the three main types of adaptive reuse to plan for in your community. -
Winery owners are living the dream
Published on August 10, 2016
First came the vision. Then Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery was established in 2014. -
The green roof: a worthwhile investment
Published on August 3, 2016
Green roofs save money in the long run and are far more environmentally friendly. -
International partners in tourism fund e-toolkit to reduce energy consumption in hotel industry
Published on August 3, 2016
European tourism sector addresses climate change through nearly-Zero Energy initiative using 16 hotels across the EU as leading examples. -
State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy
Published on July 27, 2016
Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. -
Gearing up for the CEC Conference
Published on July 18, 2016
How to get the most out of the state-wide CEC Conference on Oct 5-6 in Port Huron, MI. -
Five levels of community partnerships
Published on July 18, 2016
This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs. -
NIMBY solutions – Part one
Published on July 14, 2016
Four tools with a track record of success -
NIMBY solutions – Part two
Published on July 14, 2016
Examples of effective communication tools for risk reduction