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Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas
Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 2
Published on October 19, 2020
Explore the responsibilities of these boards and how the public can become involved and attend the meetings. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 3
Published on October 19, 2020
Obtain a copy of your ballot and be prepared before you vote. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards
Published on October 19, 2020
Michigan is an outlier in its election of University Board Members. -
"Due Process" is often a source of lost court cases in local government
Published on September 30, 2020
In planning and zoning due process is simple to do, but maybe because it is so simple it is often overlooked. Yet many times it is one of the most important things to get right. -
4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition. -
Legislative body involvement in zoning administrative decisions can raise important questions
Published on September 11, 2020
Michigan zoning is set up to mimic the three branches of federal government with separation of powers. But it is not done perfectly, and requires some careful consideration when thinking about how things are done in your community. -
How do I build a commercial kitchen at home or on my farm?
Published on September 11, 2020
Steps to take before construction. -
The forgotten law: Planning Commission review of capital expenditures
Published on September 1, 2020
When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first. -
Do you require training for your zoning administrator? You should
Published on September 1, 2020
Zoning administrators are among the most important local officials – how well they do, or not do - their jobs have a great impact on the future of their communities.