MSU Extension Economic Development

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  Michigan Economic Development Corporation and MSU Extension forge partnership to better Michigan communities through fresh sets of eyes

  Published on December 2, 2022
  First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program assists communities in understanding themselves and unique assets more through visitor experiences.

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  MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot visitor assessment tool and drive future development

  Published on November 9, 2022
  A new visitor assessment tool was piloted for fairs and festivals to capture feedback on the impressions these events give new attendees.

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  Attracting and retaining employees: An introductory workshop at the Great Lakes Expo

  Published on November 9, 2022
  Agricultural labor program on Dec. 6, 2022, features regional specialists in employment and human resources.

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  MSU Extension Tourism hosts free webinar series on sustainability and climate change in Michigan tourism

  Published on October 27, 2022
  This free webinar series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, along with suggestions your community can take to address these issues in your tourism and community development efforts.

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  Accessory dwelling units – Coming to a neighborhood near you?

  Published on September 9, 2022
  With interest in urban living on the rise, more communities are considering amending local regulations to allow accessory dwelling units in traditional neighborhoods.

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  How to handle appeals of administrative decisions

  Published on August 19, 2022
  The zoning board of appeals is the only entity authorized to hear appeals on the administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance at the local level. When doing so, careful considerations must be made.

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  Education pays in lower unemployment rates and higher wages

  Published on July 27, 2022
  With additional educational attainment comes higher wages and lower unemployment; however, some fields of training are more lucrative than others, and research should be done to ensure that a prospective field can offer the lifestyle one desires.

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  Meet Assistant Professor Craig Carpenter

  Published on March 14, 2022
  Dr. Craig Carpenter in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is using his expertise in regional economic development to promote economic opportunities and to educate others on Michigan’s history of economic inequality.

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  MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending

  Published on September 15, 2021
  In partnership with member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions, MSU Extension educators are offering 14 workshops exploring Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities in a regional context.

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  MSU Product Center helps Michigan food entrepreneurs survive and thrive throughout pandemic

  Published on August 31, 2021
  The MSU Product Center has helped Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs grow and adapt to the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped Michigan communities with economic recovery and financial resilience efforts.