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• Five levels of community partnerships

  Published on July 18, 2016
  This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs.

• Tourism report discusses AirBnB impacts on online travel agencies and hotels

  Published on July 12, 2016
  The sharing economy is shaking up the travel market.

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  A New Local Food Grocery Store Opens in Flint, Michigan

  Published on July 12, 2016
  A new local food grocery store and café opened in downtown Flint, Michigan to support residents in need of healthy food options.

• Parting ways with employees on your farm

  Published on July 7, 2016
  It's not always easy to part ways with an employee. These steps will ensure you're prepared.

• Federal overtime rule - are you prepared?

  Published on July 5, 2016
  As a business owner, it is your responsibility to stay on top of changing business and labor rules, regulations and laws.

• Pro-active approach to economic development

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Joining forces with your local economic development team, state officials and other organizations to visit local target companies can help identify and resolve an obstacle before it is too late.

• Business owners looking to retire: Is your succession plan in place?

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Six steps to help create a “talent pool” based succession plan process.

• New food product labels can lead to better informed consumers

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Understanding the new nutrition fact labels will assist in healthy eating/

• Do you know your local economic development team?

  Published on June 20, 2016
  Knowing and utilizing your local economic development team can be the boost needed to complete your projects.

• Seven deadly sins of entrepreneurship

  Published on June 17, 2016
  Common obstacles for entrepreneurs and where to find help.