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People count: Population growth causes basic economic growth part 3

Published on January 19, 2017
Population growth is economic growth. Taking steps to attract people to move to a community is an important strategy.
Prosperity comes from a focus on people, policy and place on a regional scale part 5

Published on January 19, 2017
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.
Local government’s economic development role: placemaking and regions part 4

Published on January 19, 2017
It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people. Attraction of people is attraction of new businesses and needs to be done at a multi-county regional level.
A new economic age and playing field part 1

Published on January 19, 2017
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, how one conducts business, governs and promotes economic development has changed.
MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act

Published on January 5, 2017
Participants will learn how the new act will impact their communities and what their options are as local government officials.
The bridge can help you get from here to there

Published on December 29, 2016
Facilitation tool to help groups move forward.
Climate change and the increasing probability of extreme weather

Published on December 22, 2016
With another record warm year, rising averages are increasing the odds of extreme weather.
Is a vote of “No Confidence” right for our group?

Published on December 21, 2016
Roberts Rules of Order stays silent on votes of no confidence.
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part one

Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan.
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part two

Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan.