MSU Extension Economic Development

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  Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Sixth Edition

  Published on March 31, 2021
  The sixth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.

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  Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

  Published on March 8, 2021
  Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.

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  Economic Impacts of Property Tax-Foreclosure Auctions in Ingham County, Michigan, 2007-2018

  Published on June 27, 2019
  The SPDC, in partnership with the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office, completed a study to objectively and empirically measure economic impacts of the Ingham County Property Tax-Foreclosure Auction activities.

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  Elected Officials: Dealing with Constituent Complaints on Planning and Zoning Issues.

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Elected officials frequently hear from constituents who are unhappy with a decision concerning a zoning permit, site plan, or the enforcement of a zoning ordinance.

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  Can Small Towns Be Cool? Study Translation Paper

  Published on May 31, 2016
  "Cool Cities" has become a buzzword among both community and economic development practitioners. This paper reports the results of research on how small towns and rural areas can also be "cool cities".

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  Are We Supporting Sprawl? Revisiting the 1998 State Revenue Sharing Formula Changes

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Revisiting the 1998 State Revenue Sharing Formula Changes is an Informing the Debate Urban and Economic Fiscal Concerns series prepared by Michigan State University’s Urban Affairs Programs and the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR).

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  Legacy Costs Facing Michigan Municipalities

  Published on January 26, 2016
  An update to the 2013 Report: Funding the Legacy -- The Cost of Municipal Workers' Retirement Benefits to Michigan Communities.

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  Sources of Information for Forest Products Exporting (E2616)

  Published on November 23, 2015
  When managers of small or medium sized businesses initially investigate exporting, one of their most important and time-consuming tasks is gathering information about international business.

• Planning & Zoning Center at MSU

  Published on March 27, 2012
  The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU (PZC) is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals devoted to research, education and consultation on best practices for community planning and development.

• MSU Product Center -- Food, Ag, Bio

  Published on March 20, 2012
  The MSU Product Center - Food, Ag, Bio aids Michigan entrepreneurs develop and commercialize products and businesses in agriculture, natural resources and bioeconomy.