Results

• Explore effective listening

  Published on September 24, 2012
  When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation.

• New rural water quality protection guidebook prepared by Michigan State University

  Published on April 13, 2013
  New guidebook is a “must have” that details best management practices that lower the impact of land use activities on water bodies and provides sample language for community master plans and zoning ordinances.

• “Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities” released

  Published on August 14, 2012
  The partnership between four federal agencies seeks to align spending, policies and programs to support rural communities’ efforts to be vibrant, thriving places.

• Airbnb “Accountability” strategy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Published on January 23, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals

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  Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region.

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  Deliver programs that are social and attractive: Part 1

  Published on October 2, 2017
  This article summarizes the findings of a walkability study in Melbourne, Australia that compared programs using the EAST framework: “easy, attractive, social and timely.”

• Paddle & Pour in Port Huron

  Published on September 10, 2014
  Third annual paddling event draws out record numbers to Michigan’s national water trail in St. Clair County.

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  New Americans in Michigan

  Published on June 17, 2015
  What immigration does for Michigan and our economy?

• Improving indoor air quality

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Closing up your house during the cold winter months should not mean closing in a number of air quality pollutants.

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  Workshop for farmland seekers and retiring or transitioning farmers to be held in Kalamazoo

  Published on December 28, 2017
  Sessions will focus on land access and conservation.

• Millennial invasion: Communities must meet the needs of latest generation of young professionals

  Published on May 5, 2013
  The population of 22-year-olds is at an all-time high. what does this mean for communities in Michigan?

• Workshops to help northeast Michigan communities protect water quality

  Published on March 24, 2013
  Upcoming MSU Extension workshop series will help local officials tackle the challenge of protecting the region’s outstanding water resources.

• Changes to the Right to Farm 2014 Site Selection GAAMPs

  Published on May 16, 2014
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently made significant changes to the GAAMPs for Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities. Livestock producers should be familiar with these changes.

• Things to consider for the overseas traveler

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Planning on venturing overseas this summer? Well, having a checklist of things is helpful before departing.

• The pasty has a long-standing tradition of nourishing people and community

  Published on December 28, 2012
  The pasty, a traditional meat and vegetable pie, has sustained miners, families, tourist businesses and community life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since the 1860s.

• Placemaking success is seen when people using those Places

  Published on June 19, 2013
  Seeing people engaged on the street shows it is a vibrant Place, and Placemaking efforts are succeeding. Placemaking is an important economic strategy, and has already worked in a number of Michigan communities.

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  Spring is wildfire season

  Published on April 14, 2015
  The 2015 wildfire season is keeping many fire departments busy managing local grass fires. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, most are the result of human activities.

• The new economy's impact on legacy cities

  Published on September 16, 2016
  Legacy Cities can use the New Economy principles to create shared economic prosperity at both the local and regional levels.

• Energize your community’s efforts to attract and grow entrepreneurs

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Connecting Entrepreneurial Conference – Registration is open, teams are forming now.

• Annual creative report reveals Michigan’s dependency on arts and culture for economic development

  Published on May 19, 2017
  Arts and culture are crucial to the vitality of Michigan communities.