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People count: Population growth leads to basic economic growth, part 3

Published on April 10, 2025
Population growth is economic growth, which makes taking steps to attract people to move to a community an important strategy.
Prosperity comes from a focus on people, policy and place on a regional scale, part 5

Published on April 10, 2025
It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people; economic development also needs to be coordinated among state, regional, educational, local government and private sectors.
Lapeer to host state-wide MSU Extension conference focused on supporting entrepreneurs

Published on February 19, 2025
MSU Extension will bring communities together to share best practices for entrepreneurial support on May 29-30, 2025.
First time visitor perspectives still in high demand for Michigan communities

Published on February 19, 2025
Demand for MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism assessment program reaches pre-pandemic levels by assisting five communities in understanding assets and unique qualities through first time visitor experiences and perspectives.
Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series

Published on January 16, 2025
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices.
Why you should care about planning and zoning

Published on December 19, 2024
Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity

Published on December 19, 2024
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway.
Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2

Published on December 19, 2024
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy.
Learn about Michigan food systems with MI Food Stories online course

Published on December 5, 2024
MI Food Stories course provides opportunity for Michigan food consumers to learn more about food systems.
MSU Extension receives national award for transformational housing policy work

Published on November 22, 2024
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognized MSU Extension with its 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming.