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Lansing farm provides unique setting for workplace skill development
Published on June 30, 2014
Persons with barriers to employment are learning employment skills in an agricultural environment that teaches them some of the most modern agricultural practices. -
Parklets for placemaking
Published on June 13, 2014
A new guide from the City of Grand Rapids makes it easier for businesses and citizens alike to undertake placemaking projects that attract pedestrians, increase retail activity and provided needed green space and bike parking. -
Cultivating your Michigan Winery Tasting Room Customer: The Experience - Part 2
Published on June 11, 2014
Friendly service helps create the wine tasting experience your customer desires. -
Cultivating your Michigan Winery Tasting Room Customer: Part 1
Published on June 11, 2014
Tailoring your winery tasting room presentation to a customer’s experience may earn their loyalty and business. -
Skilled trades: a high demand, high wage choice
Published on June 6, 2014
Michigan can gain a competitive advantage by filling the skills gap. -
Revitalizing Detroit a hot topic at EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland
Published on May 23, 2014
The third annual EcoDistricts Incubator hosts seven cities in Portland, Oregon to help launch green ideas for city revitalization. -
To attract talent think what kind of place the emerging generation of professionals want to live
Published on May 23, 2014
Communities need to start discussions about placemaking to attract talent for success in the "New Economy." -
EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland welcomes Detroit to envision neighborhoods of the future
Published on May 23, 2014
Understanding what EcoDistricts are and why they are important. -
Changes to Site Selection GAAMP mean communities have greater opportunity to plan for food systems
Published on May 16, 2014
Michigan law requires local governments to provide for all lawful land uses where there is a demonstrated need. Is there any greater need than food? -
Grant allows planning for future growth in Northern Michigan
Published on May 9, 2014
The City of East Jordan, Michigan receives grant funding to study wastewater needs and plan for future growth.