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First Impressions Tourism program yields positive results in Marine City

Published on May 4, 2020
Coastal tourism successes achieved by community leadership taking action based on first-time visitor perspectives.
Don't undercut the market

Published on April 6, 2020
It is hard to compete on price when you are starting a new business. Instead, compete on customer service, quality and your unique selling proposition.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.
Tips for personal care, cosmetic and dietary supplement product start-up companies

Published on February 21, 2020
Licensing regulation and labeling requirements for personal care, cosmetic, and dietary supplement products is explored.
Are you prepared for the unthinkable?

Published on February 6, 2020
Business continuity planning is a great tool to make sure your business will operational under emergency circumstances.
Working well with other generations can serve as a win in the workplace

Published on December 20, 2019
Generational differences in the workplace can be a challenge or an opportunity. What can you do to make it a great match?
New tool helps chart areas available to expand broadband infrastructure

Published on December 19, 2019
Broadband interactive map
Direct development with Corridor Improvement Authorities

Published on December 19, 2019
Develop outside the traditional downtown
Be frugal when starting a business

Published on December 18, 2019
Conserving cash is an important skill for an entrepreneur with a start-up business.
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.