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Money, capacity and planning are key ingredients to good neighborhood development
Published on December 19, 2012
Successful projects are well-financed, professionally staffed and are driven by a plan that was developed with considerable community input. -
University internships benefit students and employers: Part 1
Published on December 18, 2012
Students and employers may find mutual benefits through a variety of college internships widely available today. -
SCORE helps new entrepreneurs operate like seasoned professionals
Published on December 18, 2012
SCORE chapters enlist retired business professionals with decades of experience is several facets of opening, operating and expanding businesses to help new entrepreneurs. -
New program can assist in community development done right
Published on December 18, 2012
Redevelopment Ready Communities program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has program to implement best practices to help ensure successful development and redevelopment in communities. -
Michigan employers can set up student internships now: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2012
It’s not too late for employers to establish new internships for 2013, or to look ahead for 2014. -
Businesses, community need to join up care for trees and plants in commercial districts
Published on December 18, 2012
Attractive landscaping with plantings, flowers, and street trees is important in the creation of vibrant urban spaces. With city budgets dwindling communities and business groups must work together to ensure plants and trees are well maintained. -
University outreach programs can play a key role in urban redevelopment
Published on December 18, 2012
Universities such as MSU, UM and Wayne State have active outreach programs that can help in community redevelopment and other areas -
Interested in starting a winery? Attend the February Winery Development Preconference
Published on December 13, 2012
Prospective winery owners will obtain basic information about starting a winery in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Feb. 13, 2013 at Michigan State University. -
Federal Block Grant Funding has played a major role in urban redevelopment
Published on December 12, 2012
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has funded development and redevelopment activities in urban communities across the nation since 1974. -
Local government plays a leadership role in the "New Economy"
Published on December 7, 2012
Research suggests local government policies must support and reinforce the "New Economy" and include place-based strategies for successful economic development.