MSU Extension Economic Development

News

• Tools to encourage redevelopment in your downtown

  Published on March 27, 2017
  Collaboration between business and local government for a positive impact on your community.

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  Transplant production: Tools and techniques

  Published on March 27, 2017
  Springtime is here, which means farmers and gardeners are starting to think about waking up their fields from their winter slumber. A great way to get a head start on the season is to start seeds indoors for transplanting.

• Upper Peninsula Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing

  Published on March 23, 2017
  The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but also covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product.

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  Bird trails added to the Blue Water Area list

  Published on March 5, 2017
  St. Clair Metropolitan Planning Commission strengthens visitor attraction by adding bird trails to their already comprehensive list of water trails.

• Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?

  Published on March 5, 2017
  Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world.

• What are visitors’ first impressions of your community?

  Published on March 5, 2017
  Four communities in Michigan’s Thumb region will undergo the MSU Extension First Impressions program to assess tourism strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in their community.

• Downtown marketing: Don't go it alone

  Published on February 16, 2017
  How DDAs can maximize downtown marketing.

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  Consequences of eliminating Michigan’s individual income tax

  Published on February 13, 2017
  An analysis of the possible impact of repealing the income tax and what we can learn from Kansas

• Aging in place: Implications for housing and community development

  Published on February 7, 2017
  With an expanding older population, communities and caregivers will need to prepare for a growing demand for housing that is accessible and well-connected to services throughout the community.

• Ishpeming plans with eyes on a sustainable future for Bancroft Park

  Published on February 6, 2017
  It’s a vision in which environmental, social and economic dimensions all thrive and work together for the benefit of the whole.