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Lay the groundwork 2016 direct farm market production
Published on September 17, 2015
Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for marketing, new crops, and commercial food product development by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Groundwork November 4. -
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too
Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking. -
Port Austin explores placemaking
Published on September 1, 2015
Creating and employing a live, work, and play strategy to retain population in Michigan’s thumb! -
Marquette prioritizes bikes, pedestrians to boost business on Third Street
Published on August 26, 2015
Projects to improve convenience and safety for pedestrians and cyclists downtown are good placemaking strategies for retaining and attracting talent. -
Small business grants
Published on August 19, 2015
Grants are available to educational institutions, 501(c)(3) corporations, and local governments. -
How to finance a small business
Published on August 18, 2015
Loan guarantees from SBA may be an answer for financing a business. -
Five challenges to growing your small business
Published on August 18, 2015
Growing pains can be overcome with strategic planning. -
Tangible economic development takes time and must be ongoing to be successful: Part two
Published on August 17, 2015
As with any long term vision and strategy, economic development is a long term ongoing process that takes time, work, investment, and leadership. -
Frankenmuth: A lasting impression
Published on August 17, 2015
The components for a successful tourism experience can be found in “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”. -
Tourism as an economic driver
Published on August 17, 2015
United Nations World Tourism Organization report highlights global travel statistics.