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Building strong connections between tribal nations and county government: Part 1 - Sovereignty
Published on December 24, 2014
County commissioners from 18 northern Michigan counties learn about Michigan tribal sovereignty, history and cooperative efforts with counties. -
Planning for the future of your organization
Published on November 30, 2012
Reviewing your mission statement will help identify and focus important tasks for your organization to tackle. -
Open spaces are not just green splotches on a land use map
Published on October 18, 2017
Open Space Planning Using the Five Landscape Development Types -
Keep yourself, your personal assets, and private information safe online
Published on November 27, 2013
Learn the risks associated with using the Internet and how to best protect yourself, your family, and your business from online identity theft and fraud. -
Transfer of real property to a first-degree relative is not a transfer of ownership
Published on January 21, 2015
While becoming law with seemingly little media attention, changes to property tax law have potentially big impacts on Michigan families. -
Choices, decisions and information overload, oh my! Part 4
Published on December 16, 2015
Evaluating our critical thinking process. -
Workshops reveal small-town placemaking strategies
Published on June 15, 2015
It’s not just a big city thing; participants from small towns at placemaking strategy development Workshops produced many project ideas for improving the quality of life and economy of their communities. -
The myth of the agenda
Published on December 23, 2015
Is an agenda required? -
Human trafficking continues to be a global issue
Published on May 5, 2015
Human trafficking-signs to look for and who to call if you suspect something is going on. -
Learn more about good governance: Fiscal sustainability and more
Published on October 2, 2018
Here in part two, we focus on finance and facilitation programs in general, and the full range of programs for sovereign tribal nations. -
Using credit history as a hiring tool makes no sense
Published on February 4, 2012
No research shows any relationship between a person's credit report and their job performance or likelihood to commit fraud. -
Components of extraordinary governance: Ten areas that are critical to board success, Part 1
Published on November 14, 2014
A compilation of ten areas of focus that successful boards must invest time in to develop. -
Is there such a thing as rural placemaking?
Published on January 18, 2013
Placemaking principles are most commonly applied in urban areas, but rural townships are vital to a region’s identity. Emerging rural placemaking strategies can add increased vitality and economic development opportunities in those areas. -
Passions – New focus for tourism in Michigan
Published on May 8, 2017
Have you seen and heard those amazing Pure Michigan commercials that have moved Michigan’s tourism into the national spotlight? -
The role of county administrator: Part one
Published on September 13, 2016
The “Guide to Michigan County Government”, a Michigan State University publication, is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
What happens to bills the Michigan Legislature doesn't pass?
Published on August 21, 2017
Bills may die, but the ideas often come back, sometimes with a few changes. -
What are Michigan’s human trafficking laws and policies?
Published on May 7, 2015
Michigan has passed several laws since 2006 banning and addressing human trafficking. -
Successful entrepreneurial communities share common characteristics
Published on October 18, 2012
Entrepreneurship is recognized as a valuable economic development strategy. Support activities to develop your community’s entrepreneurial support network. -
What can and can’t I do in my homeowners association?
Published on August 14, 2015
Homeowners associations have become widespread; so widespread that some individuals may not even realize they live in such a community. -
Government planning coordination begins with review of master plans and zoning ordinances
Published on December 31, 2012
Government planning commissions have the job of reviewing proposed neighboring municipal master plans, county planning commissions review township zoning ordinances.