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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. -
Preparing your community for opportunity zones
Published on April 10, 2019
New economic development tool to impact Michigan communities through a federal tax incentive -
Combining real property parcels
Published on April 1, 2019
A process for property owners. -
What good is a lobbyist?
Published on February 15, 2019
Many people here the word “lobbyist” and think of dirty deals being made in the halls of Lansing or Washington, D.C. Is that true? Has a lobbyist ever done anything good for you? -
January is National Radon Action Month – Part 2
Published on January 24, 2019
One in four homes in Michigan may have radon levels that exceed federal action levels. State and federal programs provide resources and information to protect your family. -
January is National Radon Action Month – Part 1
Published on January 17, 2019
What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It is formed from the radioactive decay of radium which is found in at least trace amounts in almost every type of soil or rock in the U.S. -
Site plan application tips
Published on January 3, 2019
Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application. -
International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog
Published on January 3, 2019
The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada. -
Employee harassment undermines teamwork
Published on December 17, 2018
Harassment of employees, whether sexually based or not, undermines teamwork and may set up employers for liability issues. It’s time to openly address this issue on all farms. -
MSU Extension expands programming focus
Published on December 12, 2018
Building Strong Sovereign Nations program leads to tribal government programming.