News
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Making the most of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in your community
Published on December 31, 2013
A quality municipal GIS system provides substantial benefits to a community beyond parcel mapping. GIS can provide comprehensive services to a variety of departments, dramatically increasing efficiency and reducing costs. -
Economic development with WealthWorks
Published on December 31, 2013
The WealthWorks program provides a new framework to address economic development for rural communities in a more holistic manner that builds on community assets while connecting them to the greater regional economy. -
Setting a budget is not just a business thing—Part 1
Published on December 30, 2013
Setting a personal budget for a household is a great way to ensure practical spending within and avoid added financial stress in the New Year. -
Setting a budget is not just a business thing—Part 2
Published on December 30, 2013
Don’t fear debt—manage it! -
Japanese-owned company continues to expand in northern Michigan
Published on December 27, 2013
Petoskey-based circuit controls corporation to invest $31 million and hire 36 new employees. -
Understanding tourism for Michigan communities
Published on December 27, 2013
MSU Extension’s tourism team develops its first community program to educate audiences on several niche markets that can help sustain one of Michigan’s largest industries-tourism! -
New mobile CNC lab hires director
Published on December 27, 2013
Northern Michigan’s new mobile CNC manufacturing lab (The FAB LAB) hires director and is set to begin operations in early 2014. -
Viticulture experts converge for January Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference
Published on December 26, 2013
Faculty of five universities and leading industry practitioners will share their expertise in starting wine grape vineyards at the Jan. 21-22, 2014 Michigan Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference. -
Holiday food: A look at costs and food systems behind the scenes
Published on December 20, 2013
The percentage of disposable income utilized for food varies with income level. Also, consideration should be given to the pay food workers receive and the hazardous nature that their jobs entail. -
What are community capitals?
Published on December 20, 2013
Community capitals are resources and characteristics identified with successful and sustainable communities.