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  Economic Development

  MSU Extension educators help counties work together in developing strong economic blueprints that strengthen relationships, build trust and capacity and strengthen “social capital.”

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  CANCELED: Tourism in District 6

  April 20, 2020 3:00PM – 5:00PM Outdoor Education Center at the Harrison Campus of Mid-Michigan College 1375 S. Clare Ave. Harrison, MI 48625

  Program will share tourism data on visitor spending on lodging, food and beverage, and transportation. It will also examples of tourism programs available to MI communities.

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  Can Small Towns Be Cool? Study Translation Paper

  Published on May 31, 2016
  "Cool Cities" has become a buzzword among both community and economic development practitioners. This paper reports the results of research on how small towns and rural areas can also be "cool cities".

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  Economic Impacts of Property Tax-Foreclosure Auctions in Ingham County, Michigan, 2007-2018

  Published on June 27, 2019
  The SPDC, in partnership with the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office, completed a study to objectively and empirically measure economic impacts of the Ingham County Property Tax-Foreclosure Auction activities.

• Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard

  Published on July 9, 2012
  The Lansing-East Lansing metro region is home to 77 general-purpose local governments including cities, townships, villages and counties.

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  Sources of Information for Forest Products Exporting (E2616)

  Published on November 23, 2015
  When managers of small or medium sized businesses initially investigate exporting, one of their most important and time-consuming tasks is gathering information about international business.

• MSU Product Center -- Food, Ag, Bio

  Published on March 20, 2012
  The MSU Product Center - Food, Ag, Bio aids Michigan entrepreneurs develop and commercialize products and businesses in agriculture, natural resources and bioeconomy.

• Planning & Zoning Center at MSU

  Published on March 27, 2012
  The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU (PZC) is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals devoted to research, education and consultation on best practices for community planning and development.

• 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.

• University outreach programs can play a key role in urban redevelopment

  Published on December 18, 2012
  Universities such as MSU, UM and Wayne State have active outreach programs that can help in community redevelopment and other areas

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  Are paperpots organic? National Organic Program says no.

  Published on March 7, 2018
  Recent rulings could impact many small farms that have adopted a time-saving tool system.

• Making the most of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in your community

  Published on December 31, 2013
  A quality municipal GIS system provides substantial benefits to a community beyond parcel mapping. GIS can provide comprehensive services to a variety of departments, dramatically increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

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  How planning commissions are appointed can have an impact on success

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Communities struggle with finding local volunteers for commissions. Empowering appointed officials, broadening their duties and formal representation can help.

• Sustainable tourism engages destinations and people in green travel

  Published on January 8, 2013
  By implementing simple waste reduction and energy-saving strategies, tourism industry businesses can contribute to sustainability.

• Tax revenue declines anticipated for Inkster in 2013-14 fiscal year

  Published on May 5, 2013
  Inkster is anticipating a further decline in property tax revenue for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The city had already been dealing with persistent deficits and has been operating under a consent agreement with the state.

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  Farmer’s markets are great places to launch food businesses

  Published on August 13, 2015
  Many Michigan niche food producers have successfully started and grown their businesses at local farmer’s markets.

• Preparing your community for opportunity zones

  Published on April 10, 2019
  New economic development tool to impact Michigan communities through a federal tax incentive

• Ride sharing is easier than ever in Northwest Michigan

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Northwest Michigan organizations pool resources to upgrade the "Ride Share" website.

• Who are local community advocates and what role do they play in community development?

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Community advocates are important to urban neighborhood development. These are the people who actually live in the community and have a personal stake in the overall vitality of their community.

• Worker-owner cooperative as a business transition alternative: Part 1

  Published on March 16, 2016
  The combination of a changing workforce and the need for business owners to retire creates a great opportunity for mutual benefit.

• Starting a business in Michigan can be easy

  Published on January 3, 2013
  With the New Year comes new goals; perhaps a burning desire for a new business start-up. Explore how to make this dream a reality.