News
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Business resource centers: Diamonds in the rough
Published on November 9, 2015
Business Resource Center Network is a great asset for the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance region. With 10 locations housed in 9 communities, as well as online, resources for entrepreneurs are only a short drive or keystrokes away! -
Do not mow Japanese Knotweed
Published on November 2, 2015
Japanese Knotweed, a destructive invader, will proliferate if mowed. -
2015 was a super summer on Lake St. Clair
Published on November 2, 2015
Plano Bassmaster Elite tournament and the Bass, Brew & BBQ Festival drew thousands to Lake St. Clair. -
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us that many communities have items completely or partially missing from their zoning that a community might consider adding to its zoning. -
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us some common problems which should be corrected in zoning. -
Crowdfunding opens doors for entrepreneurs and communities to fund project in new ways
Published on October 19, 2015
Crowdfunding can be used to raise much needed capital for small businesses and public projects. This article provides some basics for understanding how this new method can be used by small businesses and communities looking to fund public projects. -
Are we really consuming more services?
Published on October 19, 2015
Consumption patterns of American consumers: Services, durable goods and non-durable goods. -
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2
Published on October 9, 2015
Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances. -
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1
Published on October 6, 2015
Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances. -
Wish your community project could receive 50:50 funding?
Published on October 2, 2015
Crowdgranting can be the answer to that question.