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Community leaders: Has waiting for the phone to ring been a successful strategy for redevelopment?
Published on November 23, 2015
Redevelopment Ready Community program offers assistance to communities wanting to “be prepared” and “be proactive”. -
The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, county planning is much more important. Technical assistance, education and mapping are important tools for successful county planning. -
The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 1
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 1
Published on November 18, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, the role of county planning is much more important. Public involvement is a major tool for three successful county planning programs. -
Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 1
Published on November 18, 2015
National Working Waterfronts and Waterways conference in Florida highlights ongoing challenges, opportunities. -
What does the unemployment rate actually tell us?
Published on November 16, 2015
Unemployment rate reduced to 5 percent in October 2015. How are different segments of our population doing? -
Has the nation reached full employment?
Published on November 13, 2015
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 10-year low in unemployment rate. -
Is the county register of deeds the most important county official?
Published on November 12, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
State wide initiative provides expertise to selected small towns
Published on November 11, 2015
Governor Snyder declares Central Lake as region two “rising tide” community.