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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
Make it easy for new businesses -
Untapped funds in your rural community
Published on December 6, 2018
You could be missing out on loan programs for your home or business if you reside in a rural area. -
The Community Development Block Grant program
Published on December 6, 2018
Strengthen infrastructure and environment in your downtown by learning more about the Community Development Block Grant program. -
Food and beverage product trends: Drink mixers
Published on September 5, 2018
Home drink consumption by 22-44 year old’s gives opportunity for beverage mixers that can be paired with wine and beer, used for relaxing evenings and brunch, or offer the familiar coffee and tea drinks of choice. -
Planning and Zoning for solar developments training partnership between MSU Extension, Michigan Energy Office
Published on September 5, 2018
As prices continue to fall more and more people are interested in the economics of solar power. -
Can I sell this? The Michigan Cottage Food Law
Published on June 25, 2018
Learn how you can sell food that you make at home under Michigan's Cottage Food law. -
Five ways the arts impact rural economies
Published on June 4, 2018
Creating an innovative business climate can have a large impact on an economy. -
Reducing waste one straw at a time
Published on June 4, 2018
Getting rid of plastic straws in the U.S. is a goal of several current social media campaigns.