Economic Development

Michigan State University Extension is an educational leader in providing support to communities in green and sustainable economic development. Through programs like Stronger Economies Together, MSU Extension facilitates the development of an economic development plan in two regions in the state. 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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• May is bike month: Support health and reinforce place by becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community

  May 12, 2013 | Brad Neumann | Whether biking to commute or for recreation; to maintain health or the environment, celebrate May as National Bike Month and help your community become a Bicycle Friendly Community.

• Uppertunities: Revitalizing the econoomy in the Upper Peninsula

  May 5, 2013 | Michelle Walk | Upcoming conference enables Upper Peninsula community members to sharpen their skills and learn ways to take advantage of the positive economic impact of tourism.

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

  May 5, 2013 | Richard Wooten | 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.

• Detroit’s new urban agriculture is a good start: Part I

  May 4, 2013 | Richard Wooten | The city of Detroit’s urban agriculture ordinance makes community gardens legal where they were once prohibited due to certain zoning rules.

• Tourism – The community is the product: Part II

  May 2, 2013 | Michelle Walk | In communities where tourism is one of the primary industries, businesses should be prepared to answer questions about local tourist destinations.

• Tourism – The community is the product: Part I

  May 2, 2013 | Michelle Walk | In communities where tourism is one of the primary industries, the community is the product, not your product or service.

• Michigan winery tourism reaches new heights

  April 30, 2013 | Joanne Davidhizar | Two million people expected to visit Michigan wineries in 2013.

• Highland Park: A community in transition

  April 13, 2013 | Richard Wooten | Highland Park shares a similar history to its older, larger neighbor –Detroit. During the early 20th century, the city grew rapidly and the total population peaked in 1930.

• Building a board

  April 13, 2013 | Andy Northrop | Addressing the who, what, and how when establishing board members.

• Community gardens add asset-based community development

  April 13, 2013 | Beth Clawson | Many community garden leaders use a “needs” map approach that focuses on the negative. An asset-based approach focuses instead on strengths, which reinforces and multiplies positive effects.

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