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Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 2
Published on November 19, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, county planning is much more important. Technical assistance, education and mapping are important tools for successful county planning. -
The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 1
Published on November 19, 2015
Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC. -
Function of a county planning commission and department: Part 1
Published on November 18, 2015
In an era of increased need for coordination, cooperation, and regionalization between local governments, the role of county planning is much more important. Public involvement is a major tool for three successful county planning programs. -
Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 1
Published on November 18, 2015
National Working Waterfronts and Waterways conference in Florida highlights ongoing challenges, opportunities. -
Attract young professionals to the business world by including them in your succession planning
Published on November 1, 2015
Engaging young professionals in the succession planning of small businesses can serve as a great way to allow small towns to grow and attract young professionals to take over ownership, set roots to raise their families, and engage in long term leadership. -
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us that many communities have items completely or partially missing from their zoning that a community might consider adding to its zoning. -
October is fire prevention month
Published on October 22, 2015
The best way to protect your family and your home from fire is to plan ahead and reduce potential fire hazards. -
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us some common problems which should be corrected in zoning. -
Crowdfunding opens doors for entrepreneurs and communities to fund project in new ways
Published on October 19, 2015
Crowdfunding can be used to raise much needed capital for small businesses and public projects. This article provides some basics for understanding how this new method can be used by small businesses and communities looking to fund public projects. -
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2
Published on October 9, 2015
Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.