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LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region
Published on November 9, 2016
Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. -
Smoking fish for commercial use
Published on November 7, 2016
Steps to take when smoking fish to reduce the risk of food safety problems. -
Initial inspection of purchased fish is an important step producing seafood products
Published on November 2, 2016
The procurement process should include adequate inspection to ensure food safety. -
Starting a home occupation can be quick and easy through minimized regulation
Published on October 31, 2016
A community can make starting a home occupation easy to do by minimizing regulation. Changing zoning to allow home occupations to automatically be part of a dwelling can help economic development. -
Attention CEOs and executives: Feeling lonely at the top?
Published on October 19, 2016
Peer-to-peer networking opportunity is coming to northern Michigan with a roundtable event for CEOs of growing companies. -
Walkability is key to economic development
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, it is all about creating communities with amenities and high quality of life to retain and attract talent. Talented individuals, who are mobile and can live anywhere, want a walkable, bikeable community to call home. -
Looking to boost tourism revenue? Start with placemaking
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, placemaking must be part of an economic development strategy. For the tourism industry, businesses and communities can enhance the tourist experience through placemaking, which serves as a population attraction strategy. -
Beer, hard cider and wines new to Making it in Michigan Marketplace Trade Show
Published on September 16, 2016
Michigan beer, hard cider, and wine producers are invited to exhibit at the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Trade Show for the first time ever. -
Starting a Licensed Food Business sessions
Published on September 12, 2016
Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality. -
Fall is the time to enjoy and plant Michigan garlic
Published on September 12, 2016
Michigan State University Extension's Michigan Fresh garlic provides safe handling and storage tips.