MSU ExtensionLivable Communities

MSU Extension fosters livable communities through programming that reflects a sense of place, which is the visual, emotional, memorable and satisfaction of any community. Extension aligns communities with 21st-century global awareness and standards.

Opportunity Zone trainings for local community leaders offered by MSU Extension

Published on April 16, 2019

Opportunity Zones are being billed as a potential major community investment vehicle, and these trainings explain the fundamentals for local governments.

Charlevoix receives visitor perspectives as part of annual entrepreneurship event

Published on March 26, 2019

Annual “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” conference offers first-time visitor perspectives to host community as a way to improve visitor experiences.

Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to other states with access to the Great Lakes

Published on February 19, 2019

With access to the Great Lakes, how do Minnesota and New York compare to Michigan. Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the USA.

Marine City welcomes first-time visitor perspectives to strengthen community collaboration and spawn new ideas for tourism

Published on February 19, 2019

Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.

United Nation’s World Tourism Organization annual report continues to demonstrate the importance of tourism around the world

Published on February 19, 2019

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) documents facts and figures annually by region and country in a report that reflect the significance of the industry globally.