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Statewide tourism assessment program identifies action items and barriers for small town Michigan communities interested in bettering themselves.
Published on February 5, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities different strategies to better themselves via with capturing first-time visitor perspectives first and sharing them second. -
New tool helps chart areas available to expand broadband infrastructure
Published on December 19, 2019
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Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion
Published on December 13, 2019
Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations. -
Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence
Published on October 22, 2019
Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners. -
Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan
Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves -
Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2
Published on October 8, 2019
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy. -
BRITE bites has bright future because it was able to define its brand, founder says
Published on September 18, 2019
Attending Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show as a vendor shined a light on what was most important to be a successful food entrepreneur, and this MSU student is never looking back. -
First-time visitors to a Michigan community provide new perspectives to drive tourism, strengthen community vitality and spawn local leaders
Published on June 7, 2019
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program assists Cass City, MI with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. -
Why economic development is regional
Published on June 3, 2019
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Is your community prepared for development?
Published on June 3, 2019
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