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A new economic age and playing field part 1
Published on January 19, 2017
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, how one conducts business, governs and promotes economic development has changed. -
Local government’s economic development role: placemaking and regions part 4
Published on January 19, 2017
It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people. Attraction of people is attraction of new businesses and needs to be done at a multi-county regional level. -
People count: Population growth causes basic economic growth part 3
Published on January 19, 2017
Population growth is economic growth. Taking steps to attract people to move to a community is an important strategy. -
Reducing food waste at home
Published on January 17, 2017
Living more sustainably in the New Year can be simple. -
Airbnb “Good neighbor” strategy announced in 2016 tool box document
Published on January 16, 2017
Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals. -
Competition for your grocery dollar drives changes in the U.S. grocery business
Published on January 11, 2017
Discount, dollar and drug stores have made big strides in the U.S. grocery business. -
Finding the right place to grocery shop
Published on January 11, 2017
A survey of recent U.S. consumer grocery shopping habits reveals changes in the types of stores where we shop. -
U.S. grocery buying and what does age and income have to do with it?
Published on January 11, 2017
Behaviors of U.S. consumers are shaping how and where we buy groceries according to current research by Mintel Group Ltd. -
Airbnb “Tax collection” policy announced in 2016 tool box document
Published on January 9, 2017
Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals. -
Things to know and do for Michigan’s tourism industry
Published on January 9, 2017
Tourism resource document crafted by MSU faculty members provides tourism resources for Michigan communities.