News
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Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 1
Published on December 15, 2015
Understanding the difference between tangible and intangible objectives can help your meeting outcome. -
Ripple effect mapping reveals MSU Extension program impacts
Published on December 14, 2015
Program success documented through ripple effecting mapping with the help of MSU Extension educators. -
Facilitative leadership continues success
Published on December 9, 2015
MSU Extension staff members continue successful and popular leadership program. -
New transportation act allows greater flexibility in street design
Published on December 9, 2015
The new FAST Act allows local engineers and planners to design lanes and configurations with greater flexibility to focus on pedestrians and bicyclists. -
Breaking the cycle of grant funding dependency in economic development
Published on December 8, 2015
Economic development efforts that rely on grant funding to sustain their operations should proactively take steps to reduce their dependency through risk sharing. -
Creating a 2015 ecological snapshot of Lake Michigan
Published on December 8, 2015
Presentations from State of Lake Michigan conference offer insights. -
Michigan’s water strategy: A 30-year plan to manage Michigan’s waters
Published on December 7, 2015
This strategy offers recommendations that will build economic capacity and sustain ecological integrity and protection of these resources. -
Project fundraising without a non-profit designation
Published on December 3, 2015
When developing a community project, often it is necessary to secure contributions. Securing these funds can be difficult without a non-profit designation, it can be accomplished through a partnership with a local community foundation. -
Is your community ready? Part 2
Published on December 3, 2015
Is your community prepared for potential business growth opportunities? Do you know who your primary points of contact are when the time comes? Does your community have a team dedicated and ready to jump into action when the call comes in? -
Is your community ready? Part 1
Published on December 3, 2015
Is your community prepared for potential business growth opportunities? Do you know who your primary points of contact are when the time comes? Does your community have a team dedicated and ready to jump into action when the call comes in?