News
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Entrepreneurs: The backbone of the economy
Published on July 29, 2014
MSU Extension statewide Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference focuses on helping communities learn tools and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive in your town. -
A walkability paradox: Cars may improve the pedestrian experience
Published on July 24, 2014
It may seem counterintuitive, but cars are needed to make most walkable urban retail environments successful. The key is how communities manage those cars to enhance the pedestrian experience and support business activity. -
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience
Published on July 22, 2014
With rainfall intensification predicted in the Midwest, a new checklist guides communities in developing policies and standards to improve flood resilience. -
Michigan’s Thumb is starting to “hop”
Published on July 21, 2014
Hops production gaining traction in the Thumb counties for Michigan craft beers, tourism, and potentially food too! -
Existing livestock farms in ‘primary residential’ areas can continue
Published on July 18, 2014
Recent changes to the Site Selection GAAMP do not likely affect existing livestock facilities in primarily residential areas. Considered nonconforming land uses, such livestock facilities are probably allowed to continue under zoning. -
Showcasing crop potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on July 18, 2014
A recently-awarded grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development seeks to determine the agronomic potential in the U.P. -
Communities provide support resources for entrepreneurs
Published on July 18, 2014
Communities have several opportunities to provide support resources for entrepreneurs to grow their local economy. -
Economic development is driven by desirability
Published on July 18, 2014
Being an attractive community is the first step in attracting new business. It is important to enhance and promote your attributes. -
Michigan begins embracing “voluntourism” initiatives in efforts to restore communities.
Published on July 18, 2014
Voluntourism can be general described as a combination of service, adventure, professional development and networking typically matched with your passion. -
Company retention visits are vital to economic development
Published on July 16, 2014
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance shares a model program for regularly visiting those companies in your region that keep the economy strong.