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Government website is now an essential and expected
Published on May 24, 2016
A constantly growing number of people expect an internet presence. A dynamic government webpage that provides a variety of content is now a basic part of providing government services. -
The Lake Michigan paradox: Fewer kings but more charter trips
Published on May 10, 2016
The latest stats on charter fishing show charter trips on Lake Michigan are on the rise despite a decline in Chinook salmon catch rate. -
Are you taking full advantage of business resources in your area?
Published on May 10, 2016
Northern Michigan offers ten Business Resource Centers packed full of useful information for entrepreneurs. -
Lake Michigan fish research highlighted in South Haven
Published on May 4, 2016
If you missed the Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop you now can watch the proceedings online. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 4
Published on April 29, 2016
Coastal Oregon community displays giant fish made of plastic waste as an environmental message to visitors and residents. -
Inaugural Pure Award Winner announced
Published on April 29, 2016
Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in Lansing, Michigan in 2016. -
MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2
Published on April 26, 2016
2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes. -
Ten cents a meal for school kids and farms
Published on April 22, 2016
State pilots a project for Michigan school kids and farms to support agriculture economic development and children nutrition. -
Many local governments still need to update sign regulations following the 2015 Supreme Court case
Published on April 22, 2016
It has been almost ten months since the US Supreme Court ruling on content-neutral regulation of signs. The June 2015 ruling re-emphasized and further restricted content-based regulation of signs. Many local governments have yet to adopt new regulations. -
Tipping your servers: abolish the practice or embrace it?
Published on April 14, 2016
Questions about servers and tipping are answered to assist in determining one’s attitude about the controversy.