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• Forming community partnerships to identify economic development opportunities

  Published on October 1, 2017
  This Michigan State University Extension program is providing the essential leadership and organizational training that will allow communities to come together.

• Too much talking

  Published on September 27, 2017
  What to do to take control of a meeting with an incessant talker

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Empower

  Published on September 18, 2017
  How can local and county governments better engage the public in decision-making processes?

• How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Collaborate

  Published on September 5, 2017
  How can government better engage the public in decision-making processes?

• What did you say? - The Importance of being an active listener

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Tools to increase your active listening skills.

• Otsego County Community and Economic Development Network

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Several Otsego County organizations start network to work together for strategic growth and quality of life

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Involve

  Published on August 21, 2017
  How can government better engage the public in decision-making processes?

• Public comment at open meetings is frustrating the public

  Published on August 14, 2017
  Is there a better way?

• Engaging the public in local government decisions: Consult

  Published on August 10, 2017
  How can the public engage in government decision making outside of public comment at open meetings?