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Industry, government, and MSU Extension collaborate on improving brownfield regulation
Published on March 27, 2012
Michigan’s cities contain thousands of contaminated properties awaiting clean-up and redevelopment. Multiple factors have stalled numerous clean-ups and left redevelopment in limbo. -
A written business plan is instrumental to success for new entrepreneurs
Published on March 27, 2012
A well-developed business plan will look three to five years ahead and outline how your business intends to reach financial goals, maintain and grow revenues, and help you think objectively about key elements of your business venture. -
To succeed in business sometimes you need a personal trainer
Published on March 22, 2012
Business counselors are a great resource to help you strategize, plan and implement your business plan. Think of them as your personal business trainer. -
Financial planning is more important than money when starting a business
Published on March 22, 2012
With or without money, the worst thing you can do when starting a business is ignore basic financial planning. Help is out there. -
An entrepreneur will exhibit special qualities
Published on March 22, 2012
Do you have the personal assets required to be an Entrepreneur? -
Local Government has a major role in revitalizing Michigan’s economy
Published on March 20, 2012
MSU Extension’s training program is a great jump-start to Michigan’s economic recovery. -
Planning commission is much more than zoning
Published on March 20, 2012
Planning commissions have a large job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan, zoning administration, infrastructure, land division, subdivision reviews and capital improvement planning all contribute to a master plan. -
Quilt barn trails draw tourism and engage communities
Published on March 12, 2012
Quilt barn trails are opportunities for tourism, economic development and community building through partnerships, including in arts and culture, intown and rural businesses, and local government. -
Being a tourist in your own community
Published on March 6, 2012
Being a tourist in one’s own community increases awareness about little-known sites, arts, culture and economic development strategies, and gives people a chance to finally find a community's "hidden gems." -
A new way of thinking about development needed
Published on March 4, 2012
Population decline in cities such as Detroit will challenge planners to create unconventional redevelopment strategies.