News
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Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 1
Published on April 14, 2016
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 2
Published on April 14, 2016
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
New food access funding opportunity
Published on April 14, 2016
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan announced Healthy Food Connect on March 30. -
Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing
Published on April 1, 2016
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product. -
Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies
Published on April 1, 2016
All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation. -
Do not underfund a planning and zoning program
Published on March 29, 2016
Under budgeting for planning and zoning may result in a poorly run planning and zoning program which may do more harm than good. Cost savings can be realized by use of joint planning, sharing zoning administrator services, and other cooperative efforts. -
Placemaking for tourism - How to attract new visitors and talent to your region
Published on March 23, 2016
A two-part webinar highlighting placemaking as an economic development strategy, detailing Michigan's tourism economy and providing strategies to enhance tourist experiences through placemaking. -
Working together to increase Michigan institutions local food purchasing
Published on March 22, 2016
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network convened institutions, organizations and supply chain stakeholders to promote local product procurement. -
Worker-owner cooperative transition, seller and buyer comfort: Part 2
Published on March 22, 2016
The combination of the changing workforce and the need for business owners to retire create a great opportunity for mutual benefit. Setting a fair price is also important to both. -
Five questions every “want to be” entrepreneur should be asking
Published on March 22, 2016
If you have been thinking about starting a business there are five questions you should be asking yourself first. The answers will help you determine whether you are ready to move forward with your idea or not.