MSU Extension Economic Development

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  Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development

  Published on November 14, 2023
  Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success.

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  Michigan Compiled Law may be the preferred way to cite state law

  Published on September 15, 2023
  There is more than one way to cite state law. There are several reasons to use the MCL citation over the Public Act number.

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  Empowering Michigan state and local leaders to address housing affordability and equitable access in their own communities

  Published on September 7, 2023
  MSU Extension educators quickly and collaboratively responded to pressing housing policy needs and developed an extensive attainable housing program tailored to the varying geographies of urban, suburban, and rural communities in Michigan.

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  MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions

  Published on August 7, 2023
  Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms

• Supreme Court ruling on sign regulation has major implications for all local governments

  Published on August 3, 2023
  The decision means many, if not all, sign regulations in Michigan will need to be reviewed and likely changed if the municipality wants to reduce legal risks.

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  Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.

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  Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action.

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  Improvements coming to St. Clair County annual 4-H and Youth Fair

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot First Impressions visitor assessment and capture feedback to drive future developments.

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  Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.