MSU Extension Economic Development

News

• Economic development is driven by desirability

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Being an attractive community is the first step in attracting new business. It is important to enhance and promote your attributes.

• Communities provide support resources for entrepreneurs

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Communities have several opportunities to provide support resources for entrepreneurs to grow their local economy.

• Showcasing crop potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on July 18, 2014
  A recently-awarded grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development seeks to determine the agronomic potential in the U.P.

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  Michigan begins embracing “voluntourism” initiatives in efforts to restore communities.

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Voluntourism can be general described as a combination of service, adventure, professional development and networking typically matched with your passion.

• Company retention visits are vital to economic development

  Published on July 16, 2014
  Northern Lakes Economic Alliance shares a model program for regularly visiting those companies in your region that keep the economy strong.

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  Lansing farm provides unique setting for workplace skill development

  Published on June 30, 2014
  Persons with barriers to employment are learning employment skills in an agricultural environment that teaches them some of the most modern agricultural practices.

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  Parklets for placemaking

  Published on June 13, 2014
  A new guide from the City of Grand Rapids makes it easier for businesses and citizens alike to undertake placemaking projects that attract pedestrians, increase retail activity and provided needed green space and bike parking.

• Cultivating your Michigan Winery Tasting Room Customer: The Experience - Part 2

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Friendly service helps create the wine tasting experience your customer desires.

• Cultivating your Michigan Winery Tasting Room Customer: Part 1

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Tailoring your winery tasting room presentation to a customer’s experience may earn their loyalty and business.

• Skilled trades: a high demand, high wage choice

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Michigan can gain a competitive advantage by filling the skills gap.