News

Making the most of "shoulder seasons"

Published on November 28, 2016
Partnering with your local DDA to warm up those "cold shoulders."
Just how natural is a food labeled “natural"?

Published on November 21, 2016
Organically labeled foods have a specific definition.
State-wide CEC Conference in Port Huron biggest one yet

Published on November 10, 2016
Wow! What a great Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference.
LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region

Published on November 9, 2016
Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties.
Pitch competitions: A new avenue to start-up funds

Published on November 9, 2016
Communities are finding creative ways to fund and run these dynamic competitions.
Smoking fish for commercial use

Published on November 7, 2016
Steps to take when smoking fish to reduce the risk of food safety problems.
Flexible work situations are not just for Millennials

Published on November 2, 2016
While the younger generation recognizes the benefits of self-directed work hours, Baby Boomers wanting to stay in the workforce also appreciate the change from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a more unstructured work week.
Initial inspection of purchased fish is an important step producing seafood products

Published on November 2, 2016
The procurement process should include adequate inspection to ensure food safety.
Starting a home occupation can be quick and easy through minimized regulation

Published on October 31, 2016
A community can make starting a home occupation easy to do by minimizing regulation. Changing zoning to allow home occupations to automatically be part of a dwelling can help economic development.
Zoning approvals should be prompt

Published on October 24, 2016
A zoning decision should be prompt and without any undue delay. Incorporating deadlines for decisions into a zoning ordinance, or office policy, is a best practice.