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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. -
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. -
MSU Product Center recognizes USDA Rural Development Michigan director of business programs at Making It In Michigan event
Published on April 20, 2023
Bobbie Morrison was presented with the 2023 Director’s Award for her critical support of Michigan businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities. -
Hummus Goodness recognized with MSU Product Center’s 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Hummus Goodness, a Michigan-based, certified women-owned company crafts delicious hummus products for consumers interested in quality ingredients and are tired of the same boring flavors. -
Last Mile Café in Grand Rapids, Michigan recognized with the 2023 Young Innovator Award from the MSU Product Center
Published on April 20, 2023
This award honors the company for its innovation in charitable giving and commitment to sustainability. -
Zoning petitions: What are citizens’ options?
Published on April 19, 2023
Zoning ordinances or zoning amendments are approved by local bodies of elected officials; however, citizens of municipalities in Michigan can submit petitions to challenge new zoning laws. -
Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan
Published on April 13, 2023
The economics of solar have never been better and individuals, businesses, utilities and cooperatives are planning projects all over Michigan. Is your community ready? -
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on April 4, 2023
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan. -
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners
Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement. -
Administrative decisions require careful application to ordinance standards: Part 2
Published on March 21, 2023
Base decisions only on explicit standards in the ordinance to avoid a challenge of being unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious.