News

Ensuring public participation in meetings takes work and organization

Published on October 8, 2019
Meaningful public participation requires some very basic communication skills. Remember the key components of planning effective meetings.
It is not just any attorney: Find the lawyer that has a focus in municipal law

Published on September 5, 2019
There are many different kinds of law. Different attorneys have experience in certain types of law. The task is to find the lawyer that focuses on the type of law you need.
Register now for Michigan’s premier food entrepreneur conference 'Making It In Michigan'

Published on August 16, 2019
Conference is Nov. 13 at the Lansing Center and space for both educational sessions and vendor space is limited.
Discover Michigan Fresh and Prescription for Health

Published on August 5, 2019
A pilot program in Midland to tie healthy eating with the local farmers market.
Project FRESH: Nutrition education at farmers markets

Published on August 5, 2019
Bringing families and farmers markets together creates opportunities for nutrition.
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in your own community

Published on August 2, 2019
This national celebration highlights what is best about local food and farms.
Quarterly report reveals American travelers anticipate impacts by climate change

Published on July 25, 2019
DA's quarterly report revealed that 50% of American leisure travelers expect climate change to impact their travels at some point in the next five years.
2020 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference

Published on June 27, 2019
SAVE THE DATE March 6-8, 2020
American Hop Convention 2020

Published on June 26, 2019
Book your lodging now for the 2020 American Hop Convention January 22-24, 2020
2018 - 2019 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available

Published on June 14, 2019
The annual 2019 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public.
Community leaders of East Jordan take action on tourism development after suggestions from first-time visitor assessment

Published on June 13, 2019
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
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.
Is your community prepared for development?

Published on June 3, 2019
Make it easy for new businesses
Why economic development is regional

Published on June 3, 2019
Crossing government boundary lines
USDA offers cost share dollars for organic certification

Published on May 28, 2019
Producers and handlers are eligible for 75% of organic certification cost